1. Taylor Walker Computers 8
Nutrition
Taylor Walker
Computers 8

2. Carbohyrates Provides energy for your body
Help make organs function properly
Two types
Simple (sugars)
Fruits and candy
Complex (starches)
Grains and crackers
Sources
Whole Grains, Vegetables, Fruits and Beans

3. Fats CHEESE Helps nervous system and brain develop
30% of calories should be from fat
Three types
Saturated
Makes blood cholesterol skyrocket
Trans
Helps the hydrogenation process
Unsaturated
not as bad for cholesterol as saturated
Sources
Olive oil, Animal fat, Margarine,
Fats
CHEESE

4. Fibre Keeps digestive system working Prevents block-ups in intestines
Should get about 18g a day
Two Types
Insoluble
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains
Soluble
Lentils, Beans, Oats
Sources
Fruits, Vegetables, Lentils, Beans, Oats

5. Protein Restores tissue in your body Makes up most of organs and heart
Two Types
Complete
Body can’t make them
Incomplete
Body can make them
Sources
Fish, poultry, beef, pork, nuts and seeds

6. Water 2/3 of your body Remove pollution from body
Regulates body temperature
Brain 85% water
Drink 8 glasses daily
Makes metabolism work properly
Sources
All food

7. Vitamins Material necessary to make metabolism work
A- So you can see in the dark (milk, cantaloupe)
B- Makes energy / protein (Chicken, Pork, Spinach)
C- Helps you body heal ( Orange juice)
D- Strong bones (Milk, Salmon, Tuna)
E- helps blood flow to heart, stores vitamins (Almonds)
Two Types
Fat soluble
Can be easily stored in body for up to 6 months
Water soluble
Can’t be stored in body

8. Minerals Help your body grow Keeps your heart beating properly
Two Kinds
Macro minerals
Calcium, Phosphorus, Sulphur
Trace Minerals
Copper, Iodine, Zinc
Calcium make organs function properly
Iron carries oxygen to tissues

9. Bibliography http://kidshealth.org http://www.pharmics.com