1. Nutrition
Karen Huang
Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates provide energy the major source of energy for body
an organic compound
the major source of energy for body
provide energy
produce glucose
two types
- sugar (simple)
- starches (complex)
fruits, grains, and milk etc.

3. Fats are generally fatty acids the way you store energy keep body warm
protect organs
keep blood pressure steady
keep hair & skin healthy
two types
- saturated fatty acids (terrible)
- unsaturated fatty acids (good) 
meat, eggs, cheese etc

4. Protein forms from 20 amino acids from body and food
builds up muscles, organs and glands
produces haemoglobin
fights diseases
to make muscle, skin, or bones
meat, eggs, and fish

5. Fibre indigestible structural component of plants in all plant foods
prevents diabetes and cardiovascular disease
two kinds
- soluble: absorbs liquid (fruits, vegetables)
- insoluble: won’t absorb liquid (cereals, whole grains)
beans, banana, and broccoli

6. Vitamins
a related set of compounds
substances that are found in foods we eat
needed to growth
boost the immune system
help cells & organs
two types
- fat soluble: stored in the fat tissues & liver water soluble: 1. don’t get stored
2. travel through bloodstream
3. must be replenished
vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K
vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grains etc

7. Minerals substances that are found in foods we eat
contain calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc
similar to vitamins
help grow, develop, and stay healthy
help your immune system
help your muscles
transport oxygen
build strong bones
trace minerals (small)
macro-minerals (large)
salmon and cheese etc

8. Water is a liquid at ambient conditions
makes up more than half of your body
carries food to all parts of body
helps get rid of waste
needed for digestive juices, urine (pee), and poop
cell depends on water
in lymph
water, milk, fruit, and vegetables

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