Nutrition Computers 8 Justin
Carbohydrates Provides fuel for physical activity and organ function Whole-grain foods still contain vitamins and minerals 2 major types Simple (refined sugars) Completed (starches) Sources of food Bread, pasta, rice, crackers, etc…
Fats Certain amount for brain and nerves to work properly Most fruits + vegetables have no fat 3 major types Unsaturated fat Saturated fat Trans fat Good sources Cake, steak, cheese, etc…
Protein Builds + replaces + maintains tissue in your body Protein builds cardiac muscle 2 major types Complete (meat + milk) Incomplete (vegetables) Examples Pork, milk, broccoli, etc…
Fibre Help lower blood cholesterol and prevent diabetes Helps food move threw digestive system 2 types Soluble Insoluble Examples Whole-grain bread, cereal, apples, etc…
Vitamins Help you grow and function properly some vitamins stay in your body for around 6 months 6 major types Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K Examples Carrots, eggs, strawberries, fish, etc…
Minerals Helps body grow + develop + stay healthy It helps to perform different body functions 2 main types macro minerals trace minerals Examples Bread, meat, milk, squash, etc…
Water Without it you body stops working properly Is a lymph which fights off illness Good sources Fruit vegetables Dehydration can kill you in up to 2 days Blood contains a lot of water to digest your food and get rid of waste
Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/index.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html# http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/minerals.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/water.html