1. Hooray for Nutrients! By Sarah Reny

2. Carbohydrates Major source of energy Two Types –Complex (starches) –Simple (sugars) Body breaks them down into simple sugars Cause blood sugar level to rise quick Sources: pasta, honey, fruit, table salt etc…

3. Fats Major source of long-term energy Develops nervous system helps absorb vitaminsvitamins Three Types ‒Saturated (bad  heart disease ) ‒Trans(worst  heart disease ) – Unsaturated (good  healthy heart) Daily Amount= 30 % Sources ‒Butter, cheese, olive oil, peanut butter, fried foods etc…

4. Protein Builds and maintains body tissues 2 types – Complete (containing 9 amino acids) – Incomplete (lacking one or more amino acids) Muscles and organs made up of proteins Makes haemoglobin (cells carrying oxygen) Daily amount= 10% Sources ‒beef, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts, etc…

5. Vitamins Substances eaten that boost our bodies Two Types – Fat Soluble – Water Soluble Fat soluble stored in fat tissues & liver Daily intake depends on which vitamins (K, D, C, etc…) Vitamins are in these foods – beef, poultry, nuts, citrus fruit etc…

6. Minerals Boost immune system and support growth 2 types – Macro (calcium, sodium, etc…) – Trace (chromium, copper, etc…) Inorganic elements coming from soil and water Help cells and organs do specific jobs Sources – Salt, red meat, nuts, cocoa, etc…

7. Fibre helps clean intestines by moving bowel movements 2 types – Soluble (dissolves water) – Un-soluble (doesn’t dissolve water) Boosts immune system Slows absorption of sugar Sources – Cereals, peas, artichokes, etc…

8. Water Two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen Makes up over half your body weight If not enough you can become dehydrated Dehydration can cause sickness and slow reflexes Cells depend on water to survive Cant live without for over 3 days

9. Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html http://diabetes.about.com/od/glossaryofterms/g/carbohyd rate.htm http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/protein.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html# http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html http://www.thefoodchart.com/dietary-minerals.php http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vitamins_ minerals.html#