By: Matthew Harrison Computers 8 NUTRITION By: Matthew Harrison Computers 8
Carbohydrates: The body’s quickest source of energy Two types: Simple(sugar), Complex(starches) Body breaks them down into simple sugars Simple carbs are in: Fruit juice, candy, honey, pop, etc. Complex carbs are in: fruits, vegetables, rice , bread, etc.
Fats: Important part of a healthy diet Helps develop nervous system Helps absorb vitamins A and D 3 types of fats: Unsaturated, saturated, trans Unsaturated fats are good for heart health To much saturated fats increase risk of heart diseases. Saturated fats in: Meat, Dairy, etc. Trans fats in: Margin, Baked and fried foods, etc. Unsaturnated fats in: Olive oil, peanut oil etc.
Protein: Builds, maintains, and replaces body tissue Muscles, organs and the immune system are made mostly of protein Two types: complete, incomplete Sources of incomplete proteins: vegetables Sources of complete proteins: Meat, Dairy, etc.
Fiber: Fiber lowers blood cholesterol and prevents diabetes and heart disease Two types: Soluble, Insoluble Soluble fibers dissolve in water and lower cholesterol Insoluble fibers help constipation Sources are: grains, breads, fruits and vegetables, etc.
Water: All living things must have water to survive Water is needed to digest food and get rid of waste Makes more than half our body weight Helps flush out toxins and fight illnesses Can only live a few days without it Not enough water is called dehydration which could lead to you becoming sick Sources: fruits, vegetables, any liquid
Minerals: Help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy Minerals build strong bones and transmit nerve impulses Two kinds: macro minerals and trace minerals Macro minerals include: iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium. Trace minerals includes iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium The top macro mineral is calcium which builds strong bones and that’s in dairy products The top trace mineral is iron which transports oxygen which is in meat products and egg
Vitamins: Your body needs them to grow and develop Two types: fat-soluble, water soluble Water soluble are vitamin c, b1, b2, b6, b12 Fat-soluble are vitamins A,D,E,K Fat soluble vitamins in body for a few days to 6 months Water soluble vitamins move through the bloodstream right away Vitamins are in :Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Protein, etc.
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