1. By: Michael Taylor Block: 4
Nutrition
By: Michael Taylor
Block: 4

2. Carbohydrates Break down in to simple sugars Source of energy 2 types
Complex (starches)
Break down in to simple sugars
Absorbed into bloodstream, taken to cells
Raise blood sugar fast
Makes you feel full
Broken down by liver
Found in grains, sweets, fruits, vegetables, nuts, etc…

3. Fats Fat gives flavour and texture 3 types
Monounsaturated
Polyunsaturated
Saturated
Kids need fat for brain and nervous system
Too much fat is unhealthy
Found in nuts, oils, butters, meats, etc…

4. Protein Builds, maintains, and replaces tissues
Protein is made of amino acids
2 types of amino acids
Essential
Nonessential
Makes hemoglobin
part of red blood cell that carries oxygen
Found in meats, dairy products, nuts, seeds, etc..

5. Vitamins Needed to help grow and develop properly 2 types
Fat soluble
Water soluble
Each one has a different function
Found in dairy products, vegetables, fruits, etc…

6. Minerals Help grow, develop, and stay healthy 2 types
Macrominerals
Trace minerals
Make hormones and maintain normal heartbeat
Found in fruits, vegetables, meats, grains, etc…

7. Fibre Carbohydrates that can’t be digested 2 types
Soluble fibre
Insoluble fibre
Lowers cholesterol and prevents diabetes
Contains no calories
Makes us feel full
Insoluble fibre helps with constipation
Found fruits, vegetables, grains, etc…

8. Water Blood contains lots of water Any fluid contains water
Fruits and vegetables are full of water
In lymph, a part of the immune system

9. Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html