1. Nutrition
By Amanda Grundle

2. Carbohydrates 2 types of carbs
simple and complex (simple sugars and starches)
Povide energy for the body
called organic compound because it has carbon
Fancy way of saying ‘sugar’
Fruit, veggies, dairy, grain, etc. has carbs

3. Fats 3 types Saturated fat (meat, dairy, etc.)
Unsaturated fat (plant foods and fish)
Trans fat (magarine, snack foods, etc)
helps people feel satisfied for longer
Only difference between oil and fat is if its solid at room temp.
9 calories/gram
Dairy, meat, nuts, etc.

4. Protein 1 general type Build and maintains body tissues
Muscles, organs, and immune system are made of proteins
Protects you from disease
Hair and nails are made of proteins
Meat, fish, etc.

5. Fibre Lots of ways to categorize Source of non-digestible carb
Soluble fibre (partially dissolves in water)
Insoluble fibre (doesn’t dissolve in water)
Source of non-digestible carb
High fibre diets control blood sugar level
People lose weight easier with more fibre
Fruits, veggie, grains, and beans

6. Vitamins 13 different types A, 8 B vitamins, C, D, E, K
Living things need vitamins
Not a source of calories
Don’t contribute to body mass
Fruits and veggies have vitamins

7. Minerals
8 types
Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, sodium, zinc
Regulates body processes and developments
Inorganic substances
Meat, fruits, veggies, nuts, etc.

8. Water Many different types Spring, mineral, fresh, etc.
Removes dangerous toxins
Your body is about 70% water
All foods contain water

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