K.J Roh/Kyle Brock Computers 8

 Substances found in food we eat  Needed  proper function for body  Two categories Fat soluble  Vitamins A,D, and E Water soluble  Vitamin C, B12 and Niacin

 Each type  different roles Vitamin A- eyesight Vitamin B- metabolic activity Vitamin C- body tissues Vitamin D- bones Vitamin E- cells and tissues Vitamin K- clot master

 Dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, meat  Milk, yogurt, etc…  Cereal, wheat and oats, etc…  Kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe, etc…  Carrots, potatoes, leafy green vegetables, etc…  Poultry and meats, liver, seafood, etc…

 Elements originate in soil Can not be created  living things  Different living things  different ways Plants – Soil Animals – Plants and other animals Humans – Plants, meat and water

 Different types  different roles Calcium  regulates passage of nutrients Copper  storage Iron  oxygen carrying component Potassium  proper heart function Sodium  regulate blood pressure & volume Zinc  protein and carbohydrate metabolism

 Fruits, vegetables, grains and dairy Blackberries, pomegranate, passion fruit etc… Amaranth leaves, artichoke, beans etc… Almonds, oats, pistachio, etc… Cheese, eggs, milk, etc…

 60-70% of body made up of water  Essential  proper body movements & active performances  w/o water, tired and lethargic  Can be found in fruits and vegetables  apples, watermelons, celery, etc…

 Energy for the body  2 types  Simple(sugars)  Complex(starches)  Simple  Candy, chips, cereals, donuts, soft drinks, etc….  Complex  Pastas, fruits, vegetables, etc….  Complex is better for long run energy  250 carbohydrates per day

 Sources high in Carbohydrates:  Jaggery  Honey  Rice  Whole wheat flour  Sources low in Carbohydrates:  Cucumber  Strawberry  Fish  Cow’s milk  Tomato  Most things on this list are all healthy

 Component in food  Types: saturated, trans, mono unsaturated, poly unsaturated  Foods with fats: nuts, oils, butters, meats, etc….  Saturated: bacon, lard, sour cream, coconut, etc….  Trans: packaged, soups, fast foods, butter, etc….  Fruits have almost no fat  Vegetables have almost no fat

 Sources high in fats:  Macadamia nuts  Peanut butter  Sesame seeds  Milk  Egg  Sources low in fat:  Vegetables  Fruits  Seaweed  All sources low in fat are healthy

 Build muscles, strong bones, hair, and skin  Food Containing Protein:  Beef  Poultry  Fish  Dairy products  Protects from diseases  Types of proteins:  Complete(milk, meats)  Incomplete (veggies)

 Sources high in Protein:  Dairy  Eggs  Beans  Sources low in Protein:  Vegetables  Breads  Pastas  Cereals  Most things on this list are healthy

 Does not add calories  Sources high in Protein:  Vegetables  Whole wheat grains  Beans  Fruits  Fibre controls the blood level in your body  Sources low in Fibre:  Lettuce  Bananas  Cake

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