By: [ Vincent Tang ] [ Ben Zhang ] Computer 8 Nutrition By: [ Vincent Tang ] [ Ben Zhang ] Computer 8

Carbohydrates Cm(H2O)n Carbon,hydrogen,oxygen It is a synonym of saccharide Can be viewed as hydrates of carbon

Foods have carbohydrates Candy/Chocolate Cookies/Biscuits Milk, Cream, Yogurt Vegetables Rice Cereals

Fats Component in food One of the 3 nutrients Essential for proper functioning of body Serves as storage of calories One way to reach this goal to eat foods that are about 30%

Trans fats In processed foods Can raise cholesterol, increase risk of heart disease Made to replace saturated fat The most unhealthy fat

Vitamins Needed by body have different uses Discovered in 1912 Vitamin C is the most important vitamin type Contained in fruits and vegetable

Fiber Important for body nutrients Found in plants Have no calories Great amount in citrus fruit

Fibre (cont.) Without sacrificing good taste — or tooth enamel Partially dissolves in water has been shown to lower cholesterol As part of a healthy diet Content of foods on the nutrition labels

Protein Organic compounds made of amino acids Important for human We need it to survive Our skin is made of it

Food have protein Eggs,meat, chicken, fish Pumpkin Seeds Wheat Bread Cheese Tofu

Minerals Make hormones or maintain Needed each day Help build strong bone Too much intake may have health problems

Water Cover 70.9% surface of the earth A lot of water in human have 3 forms Most food have water We need water every day

Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002468.htm http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html

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