1. Nutrition
By: Tom Sung

2. Carbohydrates Provides energy Types:
Simple (sugar)
Complex (starches)
Body breaks carbohydrates down into sugar
Complex – better choice
Sources: Grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy, etc…

3. Fats Stores energy for future use Types:
Saturated (bad for health)
Unsaturated (great for health)
Trans (bad for health)
Important for keeping the body healthy
Saturated & trans – increase heart disease risk
Sources: oil, protein, dairy, fried foods, etc…

4. Protein Build, maintains, and replaces tissues Types:
Animal
Vegetable
Molecules uses protein to do specific jobs
Cardiac muscle also uses protein
Amino acids – makes protein
Sources: meat, dairy, beans, etc…

5. Fibre Pushes undigested food Types:
Soluble
Insoluble
Soluble dissolves in water – insoluble does not
Lowers blood cholesterol, prevents diabetes & heart disease
Some foods have soluble & insoluble
Sources: whole-grain, vegetables, fruits, etc…

6. Vitamins Nutrients needed to perform body functions Types:
Fat-soluble
Water-soluble
Fat-soluble – stored for future use
Water-soluble – travels in bloodstream
Vitamins A, D, E, K - fat soluble
Sources: Dairy, protein, fruits, vegetables, etc…

7. Minerals Helps body grow, develop, & stay healthy Types:
Macro
Trace
Macro – more needed than trace
Macro – made of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, etc…
Trace – made of iron, copper, zinc, etc…
Sources: Dairy, green vegetables, fruits, proteins, etc…

8. Water Essential for life No types Cools body down through sweat
Needed in 3L – 5L
Needed in digestion & get rid of waste
Cells needs water to function properly
Sources: Found in every food

9. Bibliography Carbohydrates:
Fats:
Proteins:
Fibre:
Vitamins:
Minerals:
Water: