1. By Jason Peacock and Laurence Gollner Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates Two types –Simple (Sugars) –Complex (Starches) Produce Glucose Glucose makes energy, too much & it turns into glycogen then fat Glycogen is in your liver/muscles

3. Carbohydrates also… Your main source of energy Includes… –Fruit –Milk –Pasta –Rice –Lollipops Broken down into simple sugars Used by every cell in your body gives you 50%-60% of your Calories

4. Fat Two Types –Unsaturated(good) Fish, Plants, oils –Saturated (bad) Meat, dairy Is comprised of Glycerol in body fat Helps you feel full so you don’t eat so much Aids the absorption of some vitamins

5. Fat also… Increases the risk of heart disease Builds nerve tissue like the… –B–Brain –S–Spinal cord Contains vitamins A,D,E,K gives you 25% of your Calories

6. Fibre Is good for your bowels 2 types Insoluble –Helps prevent constipation (Bread/Wheat Bran) Soluble –Lowers blood cholesterol (Oats/Barley) Found in plants and can't be digested Also called bulk or dietary fibre Is in nuts and also seeds

7. Fibre You need 20 grams per day It helps prevent colon cancer The more you eat the more water you need Too much and you get diarrhea Grains offer the most fibre Don’t get enough you will get tired easily

8. Water Removes toxins in you skin A healthy heart. consists of 75% water Makes your blood thinner and easier to pump Also known as H²0 Covers 70% of the earths surface Harmful effects of dehydration include –Tiredness –Kidney problems –20% dehydrated = chance of death

9. Vitamins Needed for growth Boost the immune system Help cells and organs do their jobs Two types - fat soluble (stored in fat & liver) -water soluble ( not stored-must be replenished)

10. Types of Vitamins Vitamin D helps bones Vitamin A see at night. Vitamin C helps body heal Vitamin B helps make protein and energy Vitamin E helps protect cells from damage Vitamin B12 makes red blood cells Vitamin B6 is important for brain and nerve function

11. Types of Vitamins Niacin turns food into energy Maintains healthy skin important for nerve function Riboflavin is essential for turning carbohydrates into energy It also produces red blood cells It is also important for vision

12. Minerals Two types –Macro Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium –Trace Copper, Zinc, Cobalt Helps build strong teeth & bones You need more Macro than Trace

13. Minerals Boosts the immune system Make people's bodies work properly Some foods have more minerals than others Small amounts of some minerals are also in foods Red meat, such as beef, is a good source of iron Some are even used to make hormones and maintain a normal heartbeat

14. Protein Best sources are: -meat products -dairy products - nuts Protein builds up, maintains, and replaces the tissues Your muscles, your organs, and your immune system are made up mostly of protein Gives you 25% of your Calories

15. Protein Builds and replaces tissue Organs are made mostly from protein Used to make a part of red blood cells Is broken down into amino acids You should consume half your weight in grams Certain foods have TONS of it –Protein shake –Protein bar

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