Michelle Dixon Computers 8 Nutrition Michelle Dixon Computers 8

Carbohydrates Gives fuel for proper organ function Used as fuel by our bodies 2 types Simple (sugars) Complex (starches) Example of Simple Table sugar -Cake pop -Candy Example of complex Apples -Oatmeal Onions -Wild Rice

Fats Example of Unsaturated Insulates and protects vital organs Help develop brain and body systems 2 types Saturated Unsaturated Example of Saturated Red meat Butter Example of Unsaturated Fish Soy beans

Protein Builds, maintains and replaces body tissue Made into hemoglobin to carry oxygen 2 types Complete Incomplete Example of complete Beef (All meats) Lamb Example of incomplete Cereals (Plant foods) Grains

Fibre Prevents bowel issues control and balance acidity in intestines 2 types Soluble Insoluble Example of soluble Flax seed -oat bran Nuts -barley Example of insoluble Green beans -Corn bran Fruit skins -Seeds

Vitamins Essential trace nutrient Examples ; Vitamin A helps new cell growth Vitamin B helps body make protein Vitamin C helps keep gums healthy Vitamin D helps keep healthy bones and teeth Vitamin E protects red blood cells Vitamin K necessary for normal blood clotting

Minerals Maintain natural heart beat Makes strong bones 2 types Macro Trace Example of Macro Meat Clams Example of Trace fish Eggs

Water Removed toxins from air we inhale Carries oxygen and nutrients to our cells Facts Every food contains some water About 70% of adult body is water You can drink 3 gallons of water a day! Drinking to much can lead to intoxication Water dissolves more substances than any other

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