1. Madison Fenerty-Ziehr Computers 8
Whats up with
Nutrition .
Madison Fenerty-Ziehr
Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates They provide energy for the body.
Carbohydrates
They provide energy for the body
Kids and adults need them
Foods that break down and become energy
2 types:
-Simple (Sugars)
Sources: fruits, vegetables, candy etc…
-Complex (Starches)
Sources: bread, pasta, rice etc…

3. Fats Help for brain and nervous systems to develop Fats can be healthy.
Fats
Help for brain and nervous systems to develop
Fats can be healthy
An important part of a healthy diet
3 types:
-Unsaturated fats
Sources: olive oil, canola oil, salmon etc.
-Saturated fats
Sources: butter, cheese, milk (except skim) etc.
-Trans fats
Sources: snack foods, baked goods, fried foods etc.

4. Protein -Complete protein.
Protein
Builds up and maintains the tissue in your body
Muscles, organs and immune system make of protein
You use it to make protein molecules
2 types
-Complete protein
Sources: meat and milk
-Incomplete protein
Source: vegetables

5. Fiber -Water soluble Helps your digestive system work properly.
Fiber
Helps your digestive system work properly
Can help prevent diabetes and heart disease
Very important part of your diet
2 types
-Water soluble
Sources: oat bran, legumes, beans etc.
-Insoluble
Sources: cereals, bran and veggies

6. Vitamins Your body needs them to work properly.
Vitamins
Your body needs them to work properly
You need all the vitamins e.g.. A,B,C,E and K
Fat soluble & water soluble are the two types
2 types
-Fat soluble
Sources: vitamins A, D, E & K
-water soluble
Sources: B complex and C vitamins

7. Minerals Help your body grow, develop and stay healthy.
Help your body grow, develop and stay healthy
Some used to maintain a normal heartbeat
Body uses them to perform daily functions
2 types
-Macro minerals
Sources: calcium, sodium, potassium etc.
-Trace minerals
Sources: iron, zinc, copper etc.

8. Water Need it so your body works properly.
Water
Need it so your body works properly
Any fluid you drink will contain water
When your body doesn’t have enough you get dehydrated
There are no types of water

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