1. By Nick Birtch Info. Tech 8 P.1

2.  Provides energy (glucose) for body  Two types: - Complex carbs (Starches) - Simple carbs (Simple sugars)  Starches give more energy then simple sugars  Simple Sugars lead to tooth decay  Absorbed into bloodstream for cells  Sources: Grains, Vegetables, Fruit, Dairy, etc…

3.  Develops nervous system, Fuels body  Three types:  Unsaturated fats (Healthy)  Saturated fats (Un-Healthy)  Trans fats (Un-Healthy)  Trans & saturated fats raise cholesterol  Sources: Dairy, Meat, Plant Foods

4.  Builds and maintains muscles and tissues  Two Types  Complete (Contains all 9 essential amino acids)  Incomplete (lacks essential amino acids)  Amino acids build proteins  2 nd most plentiful substance in body  Sources: Meat & Alt, Dairy

5.  Prevents diabetes and heart disease  Makes us feel full  Two types:  Soluble Fiber (Lowers cholesterol)  Insoluble Fiber ( Helps digestive movement)  Contains no calories  Sources: Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables

6.  Carries oxygen to cells (Blood)  Helps fight off illness (Lymph)  Needed for digestive juices (Urine)  Contained in perspiration (Sweat)  Makes more than half of body weight  75% of your muscles made of water  Sources: Fruits, vegetables, any fluids

7.  Builds bones, transmits nerve impulses  Makes hormones, helps immune system  Forms hemoglobin, transports oxygen around body  Two Types:  Macro ( Calcium, Potassium, Sodium)  Trace (Iron, Zinc, Flouride)  Calcium mineral builds bones and teeth  Sources: M & A, Dairy, Vegetables, Fruits, Grains

8.  Helps bones, eyesight and healing process (D,A,C)  Makes protein and energy (B)  2 Types:  Fat-soluble (A,D,E,K)  Water-soluble (B,C)  Unused water-soluble vitamins urinated out  Fat-soluble is stored in the body  Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, M & A, Dairy, Grains

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