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Gives us energy 2 types simple and complex Simple = fruit, veggies, candy, dairy Complex = breads, rice, pasta Complex carbs (starches) help with digestion Simple carbs are sugars
Helps regulate body temperature 3 types: saturated, unsaturated and trans Saturated = meat and animal products Unsaturated = plants, foods and fish Trans = margarine Essential fat for men is 4% body weight Essential fat for woman is 10-13%
Sources are... beef poultry dairy eggs 2 types… complete: animal products incomplete : vegetables
2 types insoluble and soluble Insoluble cannot be digested Soluble helps lower cholesterol Insoluble = oats, beans Soluble =whole grain food, Men need more fibre than woman Helps constipation People need more fibre as they age.
Helps body grow and develop 2 kinds… macro minerals and trace minerals Calcium = build strong bones Iron = carry oxygen through the body Potassium = muscles and nervous system Zinc = the immune system & blood cells
A= helps you see B= gives you protein C= helps you heal D = healthy bones E = maintains body tissue K = stops bleeding when cut
Babies are 75-80% water Human brain is 85% water Bones are 10-15% water Flushes toxins from the body Women have less water in body Should drink 7-8 glasses daily Hot water stimulates immune system Cold water helps
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