Nutrition Jason xu quince bielka Computer 8

fats Two types: ◦ Liquid ◦ Solid Consist of a wide group of compounds that are generally soluble Kids need fat so the brain and nervous system develop correctlybrainnervous system

Fats ( continued ) They include nuts, oils, butter, and meats like beef. May be either solid or liquid depending on their structure and compositionsolidliquid Vegetables have almost no fat.

fibre Is found in plants can't be digested Two types : ◦ Soluble ( dissolves in water ) ◦ Insoluble ( does not dissolve in water ) Find in brown rice, fruit, and oatmeal Help prevent diabetes and heart disease

Fibre ( continued ) Helps clean out your intestines by moving bowel movements alongintestines Help lower blood cholesterol Helps with constipation. Dissolves in water Help move food through the digestive system Fiber itself has no calories

protein Found in beans, nuts, soy, and low-fat dairy products Are used to build cardiac muscle Make specialized protein molecules that have specific jobs Look for alternative sources of protein

Protein ( CONTINUED ) Doing work like moving legs, moving lungs Include eggs and dairy Protecting you from disease Getting it isn't tough with a well-planned vegetarian diet

Carbohydrates Two major types : simple carbohydrates complex carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are found in refined sugars Complex carbohydrates are also called starches Found in bread, crackers, pasta, and rice

Carbohydrates ( continued ) The body breaks it down into simple sugars Find simple carbohydrates in more nutritious foods, such as fruit and milk. Come from food like fruit and milk Starches are better choices than others

Water You are 70% water Drink 3 L / day` All foods & beverages have water Regulates temperature Helps nutrients travel to organs/tissues Transports oxygen to cells Removes waste from cells Protects joints and organs

Vitamins two types ◦ fat soluble (dissolves in fat)  A,D, E & K ◦ water soluble(dissolves in water)  B & C Fat soluble stay in body Water soluble vitamins are lost when overcooked Blood transport through body

Vitamins (cont.) FAT SOLUBLE A helps sight ◦ in vegetables & liver D helps bones & absorbs calcium ◦ in fish & sunlight E protects body ◦ in grains, vegetables, & seeds K clots blood ◦ in vegetables and dairy

Vitamins (cont.) WATER SOLUBLE B helps in activity ◦ B is in grains, dairy & vegetable ◦ 8 types of B vitamin C heals & keeps gums in repair ◦ C is in fruit & vegetables ◦ Need 75 mg of C vitamins

Minerals 2 types ◦ Macro (large amount)  Calcium, phosphorous, and potassium ◦ Micro (small amount)  Zinc, chromium Need more potassium then the others Girls need more than Guys Need more Minerals in childhood than adulthood

Minerals (cont.) Calcium builds strong teeth and bones ◦ In dairy, vegetables, and fortified foods Phosphorus keeps bones healthy & makes energy ◦ In dairy & meat Potassium helps muscle and nervous system ◦ In vegetables & fruits

Minerals (cont.) Zinc helps the general body functions ◦ In meat, grains, beans, & dairy Chromium helps the function of the skeleton ◦ In dairy, fruit, meat, & wheat

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