By: John Savage Period 4
Types Simple (simple sugars) natural foods (dairy and fruits) Complex (starches) exp. grain products Major energy source Rich in fiber Whole healthier than processed Found in most foods
Types Unsaturated (good fat) Plant foods and fish Saturated (bad fat) dairy and meats Trans (awful fat) processed and fast foods Fuel body Keep skin healthy fat intake should be 25%
Types Complete (nine essential amino acids) From animal sources Incomplete (not all essential amino acids) From vegetables Used to build cardiac muscles (heart) protects body tissues Makes specialized molecules that have specific jobs
Types Fat soluble (body holds them in fat till needed) Vitamins A, D, E, and K Water soluble (travel through bloodstream) Vitamins B and C Each vitamin has special function Eat variety of foods to get all vitamins
Types Macro (need lots) calcium, phosphorus, sodium etc… Trace (need less) iron, selenium, copper etc… Help preform many different functions Scientists aren’t sure how much you need but it’s very little
Types Soluble (help lower blood cholesterol) Gains, nuts, pectin in fruits, etc.… Insoluble (help moves through digestive system) Fruits, vegetables, grains, etc.… Fights disease Grains offer most More fiber more water
Preforms lots of important jobs Without water body stop working You body get water from any fluid, vegetable, fruit etc.…