2. Source of energy Two types –Simple (sugars) –Complex (starches) Found in milk & sugar Releases insulin Daily intake 180-300 g. Carbohydrates

3. Breaks down into sugar Causes blood sugar to rise 3-5 servings a day What most foods are made of Too much=extra body fat Carbohydrates

4. Component in food Fuel source Storage in body Can be unhealthy Come in different forms –Unsaturated (good) –saturated (too much=bad) –Trans (too much=bad) Fats

5. Builds, maintains, replaces tissues in body Makes up body Increases strength Helps muscles grow Best sources –Beef –Poultry –fish Protein

6. Vegetable sources are best Muscles & immune system made up of Makes protein molecules Breaks down proteins into amino acids Builds muscles Stimulates growth Needs 40-50 g. each day Protein

7. Need it to survive Half of body weight Need it to digest food Cells depend on In fruit & vegetables Need to drink Water

8. Good for bowels Can lower blood cholesterol Prevents diabetes No calories In fruits & whole-grains Found in plants Fibre

9. Dietary Minerals naturally occurring chemical two types: trace & macro minerals help body grow, repair & develop main sources: calcium, iron & potassium

10. Trace and Macro Minerals only few trace needed large portions of macro needed macro: calcium & potassium trace: iodine & iron trace can be very bad if too much

11. Vitamins two types: fat soluble & water soluble water soluble travel through blood- stream fat soluble stored in body helps immune system body needs them to grow

12. Vitamin A helps eyesight & seeing in the dark keeps skin healthy helps maintain proper growth found in milk, liver, orange fruit and veggies & dark green veggies

13. Vitamin B more than one: B1, B2, B6 & B12 makes energy & blood cells is stored in body until needed found in grains, seafood, potatoes, dairy & fruit

14. Vitamin C heals cuts and wounds helps body resist infection keeps muscles and gums in good shape found in oranges, strawberries & other fruit

15. Vitamin D needed to form & develop bones when young needed for strong bones & teeth helps body absorb calcium found in milk, fish, egg yolk, liver & cereal

16. Vitamin E protects lungs from polluted air maintains body tissues helps form blood cells found in grains, wheat germ, green veggies, sardines, egg yolks, nuts & seeds

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