1. Nutrition
By: John Woo
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2. Nutrition Includes Carbohydrates Fats Protein Fibre Vitamins
Dietary Minerals
Water

3. Carbohydrates Most food contains Carbohydrate
Body breaks it into simple sugar
Simple sugar is the main source of the body
The two major types of Carbohydrate is: Simple and Complex
Simple Carbohydrate is equal to simple sugar
Complex Carbohydrate is also called starches
Starches include grain products such as bread, cracker, pasta, etc…

4. Fats Fat is a vital part in food
Some foods such as fruits and vegetables have no fats in them.
The studies say kids older than 2 should get about 30% of their daily calories from fat
Types: Unsaturated fats, Saturated fats, Trans fats
Unsaturated fats are good for the heart health
Too much saturated fats= raise cholesterol blood level and heart disease
Trans fat also = raise cholesterol blood level and heart disease
Fats help kids grow in a proper way

5. Protein Protein = a tissue in your body
Muscles, organs, and the immune system are made out of protein
The body makes the protein into numerous specialized protein molecules
Certain amount of protein makes your digestive juices in your stomach starts to work
They break the protein into basic units
They are called Amino Acids (20 per day).
They are an energy source for the body

6. Fibre
Types: cellulose, hemicelluloses, lignin pectin's, mucilage's, gums.
Fibre is found in grain products
Body cannot digest fibre
Helps move food through the digestive system
It helps to lower blood cholesterol and prevents diabetes and heart diseases
Men should get 30g per day and 20g for women
Not enough fibre will make gas, bloating, and diarrhoea occur

7. Vitamins Vitamins and minerals are substances found in foods we eat
It helps you grow properly
There are many vitamin types such as: A, B, C, D, E
Vitamin A helps your sight
Vitamin B helps to produce protein for your body
Vitamin C helps you heal from a cut
Vitamin D helps your bones
Vitamin E helps your cell/immune system

8. Dietary Minerals Types: Calcium, Zinc, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium.
Calcium helps the function of nerves and smooth moving muscle
Zinc is essential for healthy skin maintenance and strong immune system
Potassium corrects cell functions.
Iron carries oxygen to cells
Magnesium works with calcium to make healthy bones
They are found in vegetables, fruits, etc…

9. Water There are 3 types of water: liquid, solid, gas
Adults are made up of 70% water
A healthy person can drink a lot of water per day (48 cups)
Used for cleansing, drinking, bathing, etc…
Need 1-7 litres per day
Most of the food contains water in them

10. Bibliography http://www.thefoodchart.com/dietary-minerals.php