Nutrition Kate Mason Computers 8
Carbohydrates Provides quick energy Builds body strength 2 types simple & complex Simple- sugars Complex- starches Major source of energy Helps the immune system Sources: Breads, fruit, pasta, rice, etc...
Fats Stores food energy Helps brain develop 3 types Saturated Un-saturated Trans-fatty acids Insulates & protects body 30% of calories Sources, nuts, butter, beef, junk food…etc
Protein Makes & maintains muscle tissue Source of energy Keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy 2 types: Whey-fast digestive Casein –slow digestive Sources: Meat, cheese, fish, milk, egg….ect.
Fiber/Fibre Part of plant you can’t digest Helps you feel full 2 types: insoluble and soluble. Prevents cancer, diabetes and heart disease 21-38g each day Sources: Whole grain bread, fruits & veggies, etc.
Vitamins Help you grow & be healthy 2 types Fat soluble- stored Water soluble-travel in blood Sources: A,D, C, B, K, E…..ect. D helps bones A helps see C heals B makes protein & energy
Minerals Like Vitamins Helps bones, nerves & heartbeat 2 types Macro- lots Trace- little Helps blood & fluids Examples: Iron, Calcium, Potassium etc. Sources: red meat, salt, dairy products etc.
Water Clear, colorless, odourless & tasteless Most major source to live Types: Everything Sources: Everything 75% of body Only live 3 days without
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