1. Michelle Dixon Computers 8
Nutrition
Michelle Dixon
Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates Gives fuel for proper organ function
Used as fuel by our bodies
2 types
Simple (sugars)
Complex (starches)
Example of Simple
Table sugar Cake
pop Candy
Example of complex
Apples Oatmeal
Onions Wild Rice

3. Fats Example of Unsaturated Insulates and protects vital organs
Help develop brain and body systems
2 types
Saturated
Unsaturated
Example of Saturated
Red meat
Butter
Example of Unsaturated
Fish
Soy beans

4. Protein Builds, maintains and replaces body tissue
Made into hemoglobin to carry oxygen
2 types
Complete
Incomplete
Example of complete
Beef (All meats)
Lamb
Example of incomplete
Cereals (Plant foods)
Grains

5. Fibre Prevents bowel issues control and balance acidity in intestines
2 types
Soluble
Insoluble
Example of soluble
Flax seed oat bran
Nuts barley
Example of insoluble
Green beans -Corn bran
Fruit skins Seeds

6. Vitamins Essential trace nutrient Examples ;
Vitamin A helps new cell growth
Vitamin B helps body make protein
Vitamin C helps keep gums healthy
Vitamin D helps keep healthy bones and teeth
Vitamin E protects red blood cells
Vitamin K necessary for normal blood clotting

7. Minerals Maintain natural heart beat Makes strong bones 2 types Macro
Trace
Example of Macro
Meat
Clams
Example of Trace
fish
Eggs

8. Water Removed toxins from air we inhale
Carries oxygen and nutrients to our cells
Facts
Every food contains some water
About 70% of adult body is water
You can drink 3 gallons of water a day!
Drinking to much can lead to intoxication
Water dissolves more substances than any other

9. Bibliography http://www.mamashealth.com http://kidshealth.org
wellness.uwsp.edu/MedInfo/Handouts/LAs/Fats.pdf ]