2.  When not being used for energy they are stored in muscles and liver.  Easy to break down  Provides our bodies with energy  2 different types….simple & complex  Simple: Fruits and sugars  Complex: starches, ( breads, pastas Etc.)

3.  Your body needs fat in order to survive  Without fat it will cause hair loss, dry skin poor growth, bruising, and low body weight.  Examples of fats: Oil, nuts, butter and meats.  Eating the right type of fat can make you loose weight…Ex. Olive oil, flaxseed and almonds.  Energy is produced by eating fats.  Energy is produced by burning them off.

4.  Proteins are building blocks for our body  Protein is the structure to our body…ex. Hair, nails and ligaments.  Foods that contain protein: eggs, milk, cheese, meats,yogurt and tofu.  There many different types of protein…. Whey protein, casein protein and egg protein.  Whey protein is a quickly digested protein.  Casein protein is a slow digested protein.  Egg protein is considered the best source of protein.

5.  Fibre speeds up the waste process  Fibres make up the structure of plants.  Having fibre in your diet will prevent high cholesterol and risk of heart attack.  The recommended amount of fibre is 20 to 35 grams per day.  There are two types of fibres…. Insoluble and soluble  Insoluble: Wheat bran and some fruits and vegetables. These fibres cannot be dissolved by water.  Soluble: Found in beans and oats and some fruits and vegetables. These fibres can be dissolved by water..

6.  We need vitamins to grow properly.  Vitamin D in milk helps your bones.  Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night.  Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you ever get a cut.  Vitamin B in vegetable and leafy greens give your body protein and energy.  There are two types of vitamins… fat soluble and water soluble.  Fat soluble is a fat that is stored to be used when needed.  Water soluble vitamins flow through your blood stream.

7.  A natural occurring substance  Helps your body develop, grow and stay healthy.  2 types of minerals…..macro and trace.  Macro: the larger minerals such as calcium.  Trace: the smaller minerals such as iron and sodium.  Fruits and vegetables are examples of foods that have minerals.  Minerals are classified as the “nuts” and “bolts” of life.

8.  Our bodies are made up of over 70% of water.  A healthy person can drink over 3 gallons of water per day.  Water is a clear, colourless, odourless and tasteless liquid.  3 types of water….Utility, softened and drinking water.  Utility: used for lawn sprinkling and sanitizing.  Softened: used for bathing.  Drinking: used for humans to consume.

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