1. Essential Nutrients
Ryan Prior
Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates Two types: Sources: Main energy source for body
simple (quick energy)
complex (long energy)
Sources:
wheat products, candy, sugars, fruits, milk & etc…
Main energy source for body
May cause heart problems and diseases
50/60% of diet

3. Fats Three types: Sources: Major storage form of energy in body
Trans fats
Saturated fats
Unsaturated fats
Sources:
Nuts, oils, butter, meat, fish, cheese & etc
Major storage form of energy in body
Helps brain and nervous system develop
Raise cholesterol levels, chance of heart disease
30% of diet

4. Protein 22 different types of ammo acids Sources:
13 your body can make by itself
9 you get from the foods you eat
Sources:
Beef, eggs, milk, butter, nuts, seeds & etc
Maintains muscles, organs, and immune system
Protein protects you from diseases
Protein described as necklaces of ammo acids
Kids need 0.5 grams of protein/day
A molecule made up of ammo acids

5. Fibre Types Sources Fibre speeds up excretion of waste & toxins
Soluble/ lower cholesterol & controls blood sugar
Insoluble/ feels fuller and eat less
Sources
Orange, apples, pear, rice, beans, oatmeal, bread & etc
Fibre speeds up excretion of waste & toxins
Fights illness and diseases
The amount of fibre needed:
A healthy man=30 grams
A health woman=20 grams

6. Vitamins Types Sources Helps kids grow and develop
Fat soluble vitamins
Water soluble vitamins
Sources
Comes from everything you eat
Helps kids grow and develop
There are 13 vitamins your body needs
Organic compound used for nutrients

7. Minerals (dietary) Minerals are natural compounds found in food.
Types
Micro (small minerals)
Macro (large minerals)
Minerals are natural compounds found in food.
Calcium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Sulfur, Iron, Manganese, Copper, Iodine, Zinc, Fluoride, Selenium
There are 14 main minerals
Sources
Dairy, fruits, vegetables and meat products
Helps body function and maintain great health

8. Water Types of water Sources Used for everything
Salt water (if drink, you can get sick)
Fresh water ( O.K to drink)
Sources
Soup, orange juice, oranges & etc
Used for everything
Bathing, clean dishes, wash cars, keeps you alive, etc
A clear, colourless, odourless, and tasteless liquid
70% of water in your body
75% of world is water
You can find it everywhere
Minimum/Maximum amount of water is
8 glasses (min)
15 litres (max)

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