Essential Nutrition Sydney Schindel and Payton Rector Computers 8

Carbohydrates  Gives your body energy to move  2 types of carbs 1. Simple (sugars) 2. Complex (starches)  Sources: wheat, vegetables, pasta, Soups (rice, noodles, barley)

Carbohydrates (cont.)  Facts- Women need grams of carbohydrate per MEAL - Men need grams of per MEAL - Snacks should be grams of carbohydrate How the Body Uses Carbohydrates  Body breaks down the carbs you eat  Breaks them into simple sugars  Its then absorbed into the blood stream

Fat  Large amount of excess flesh  2 types of fat 1. Saturated (solid at room temperature) 2. Unsaturated (liquid at room temperature)  Sources: fried foods, pastries, pies, pizza dough, etc…

Fat (cont.)  Facts: How much fats should I eat? - Kids 2 to 3 - fat limited to 30%-35% of total calorie intake - kids 4 to 18 - fat limited to 25%-35% total calorie intake - Adults 19 and older - fat limited to 20%-35% of total calorie intake

Protein  Builds body tissue, mussels, organs, skin and hair  2 types of protein 1. Complete (dairy, meats, fish, etc…) 2. Incomplete ( Grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables, etc…)  Sources: eggs, meat, fruits, nuts, beans, etc…

Protein (cont.) Facts: Is too much protein bad for you?  yes, too much can be harmful to your health  - 1 cal = 4 grams

Fiber  thread or filament formed from vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile.  2 main types 1. Insoluble Fibers ( plant cell walls, cannot dissolve in water, good laxative action) 2. Soluble Fibers (polysaccharides, dissolves in water)  Sources: grains, fruits, vegetables

Fiber (cont.) Facts:  keeps stool soft  Good diet should contain grams of fiber a day  Bran has the highest fiber content (about %)