1. Kristin Simpson Pritika Narang Computers 8 Nutrition

2. Vitamins  Organic vital substance found in food Type Water soluble  Vit B and vitamin C (citrus fruits) Facts Vit B helps functioning of body cells Vit C also protects against heart disease

3. Vitamins cont’d Type Fat soluble  Vits A and D (vegetables and dairy) Functions  Vit A is needed for new cell growth  Vit D uses calcium to build healthy bones  Vit E protects red blood cells  Vit K is for normal blood clotting  Vit C holds cells together for healthy teeth  Vit B12 builds proteins in the body

4. More on vitamins Foods  Vit A: yellow fruits, broccoli spinach, dairy, etc…  Vit D: cheese, whole eggs, liver, salmon, etc…  Vit E: margarine, vegetable oil, leafy green vegetables, etc…  Vit K: lettuce, cauliflower, cereals, meats, etc…

5. Minerals  Solid substance  natural Type Trace minerals  Minerals: manganese, iron, zinc, etc… (dairy products, meat, fish, poultry, etc…) Facts  Zinc helps heal wounds  Iron is needed for the formation hemoglobin  Magnesium is needed for healthy bones

6. Minerals cont’d Type Macrominerals  Minerals: calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, etc… (dairy products, fruits, vegetables, etc…) Functions  Calcium builds healthy teeth  Potassium keeps muscles + nervous systems working properly  Sodium maintains normal blood pressure

7. More on minerals Foods  Calcium: crackers, milk, cheese, yogurt, etc…  Iron: beef, fish, eggs, beans, dried fruits, vegetables, grains, etc…  Zinc: beef, pork, lamb, vegetables, peanuts, etc…  Potassium: bananas, broccoli, tomatoes, potatoes, citrus fruits, etc…

8. Water  Substance with 2 hydrogen + 1 oxygen atoms Functions  Helps fight off illness  Helps digest food + get rid of waste  Cells depend on water to function normally Facts  Any fluid you drink contains water  More than half of body weight  Dehydration causes body to be sick

9. Carbohydrates  2 types  Simple (sugar)  Complex (starches and fibre)  Facts  Contains carbon, oxygen and hydrogen  Slow-digesting  natural  Fast-digesting  man-made

10. Carbs cont’d  Functions:  Stores and gives energy  Builds cell membranes  Foods:  Simple: vegetables, grains, dairy, etc…  Complex: sweets, fruit, sugars, etc…

11. Fats  3 Types:  Saturated  Unsaturated  Trans  Facts:  1g of fat gives 9 calories  Needed to absorb vits A, D, E and K  Stored in fat cells

12. Fats cont’d  Functions:  Helps develop brain + nervous system  Builds nerve tissue  Fuels body  Foods:  Trans: biscuits, creams, desserts, puddings, etc…  Saturated: meat, dairy, vegetable oils, butter, etc…  Unsaturated: nuts, oils, etc…

13. Proteins  2 Types:  Animal  Plant  Facts:  2 nd most plentiful substance in body  Should be 10-20% of calories consumed per day

14. Protein cont’d  Functions  Builds red blood cells  Maintains body + body tissue  Source of energy  Foods:  Animal: meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, etc…  Plant: veggies, beans, grains, nuts, soya products

15. Fibre  2 Types:  Soluble(dissolves in water)  Insoluble (can’t dissolve)  Facts:  Should consume 30-35 g  0.6 calories per gram  Meat + dairy= no fibre

16. Fibre cont’d  Functions:  Lowers blood cholesterol  Gets rid of wastes + toxins  Keeps digestive system healthy  Foods:  Fruits + veggies, bread, lentils, soya products, grains, etc…

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