By: Chloe Case

Body’s best source of energy Broken into simple sugars and into bloodstream Insulin moves sugar from blood into cells Starchy food fills you up better than sugary food Two types –Simple(sugars) –Complex(starches) Fruit, grain (pasta, crackers), oatmeal, candy

Help develop brain and nervous system Insulates and protects body Helps produce hormones Should be 30% of diet Makes you feel full Three types –Unsaturated(good fat) –Saturated(okay fat) –Trans(bad fat) Nuts, oils, meats, dairies

Protein helps your body repair muscles, grow tissue, regulate hormones, defend against illness and more Should be 10-35% of diet Half body’s non-water mass made of protein Two types –Complete(enough amino acids) –Incomplete(not enough amino acids) Meats, legumes, tofu, nuts, dairies, grains

Longer to chew and digest Prevents constipation Two types –Soluble fiber(partially dissolves in water) –Insoluble fiber(does not dissolve in water) Substance only found in plants Fiber fights diseases Most popular foods don’t have enough fiber Grains offer the most fiber Fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains

Definition Some vitamins can be stored Two types –Water soluble (vitamins B and C) –Fat soluble(vitamins A and D) Four main vitamins –Vitamin A (good for eye sight) –Vitamin B (makes red blood cells) –Vitamin C (strength teeth) –Vitamin D (strength bones) Milk, leafy greens, citrus fruit, vegetables, peanuts

Two types Macro Trace Need a lot of macro minerals Need a small amount of trace minerals Macro minerals: calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, sulphur Trace minerals: iron, iodine, zinc, fluoride, selenium Milk, hamburgers, raisins, potatoes, red meat, green vegetables, onions, salt, beans

Two-thirds of body’s weight Die in two days without water Six eight-ounce glasses needed a day All cells and organs need water Prevents constipation Soups, dairies, juices