By Alexandro Nutrition
Carbohydrates Provides energy Absorbed into bloodstream Types: Simple carbs- fructose, glucose, lactose Complex carbs- grains, rice, starchy veggies Diet includes 50%-60% Too much= heart disease & diabetes
Proteins Builds, maintains, replaces body tissue Types: Incomplete- from vegetables Complete- from animal sources(milk/meat) Muscles, organs, immune system made of protein Broken down to amino acids 22 amino acids 13 can be produced by body
Fats Builds up hormones Insulates nervous system tissue Types: Unsaturated- plant foods/fish(olive oil/salmon) Saturated- animal sources(meat/milk/butter) Too much= High blood cholesterol levels Risk of heart disease Helps kids’ bodies develop
Fibre Best & most delicious foods include fibre Carbohydrates that can’t be digested Types: Soluble- dissolves in water & lowers cholesterol Insoluble- can’t dissolve, but helps constipation Fibre makes us feel satisfied Fruits/vegetables/almonds/oatmeal/brown rice/spinach
Vitamins Types: Need to be replaced often Fat-soluble- stored until needed Water-soluble- travels bloodstream Need to be replaced often Helps body grow & develop properly Vitamins have different functions like: B vitamins help make protein & energy In carrots, vitamin A helps vision Vitamin D(milk) can help bones
Minerals Some maintain normal heartbeat Some make hormones Types: Macro minerals- body needs large amounts Trace minerals- body needs only a little bit Meat, dried fruits, citrus fruits, vegetables, wheat
Water More than ½ of body is water Helps get rid of waste(pee/poo) Needed for digestive juices Main ingredient in sweat Milk & water are best to drink No precise amount of water needed No calories Dehydration can make you sick Blood contains a lot of water
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