1. Taylor Reid Computers 8 Block 3

2. Two types: simple and complex Simple carb examples: fructose, lactose, glucose Complex carb examples: bread, crackers, rice Simple carbs are found in fruits When you eat carbs the pancreas releases insulin Insulin moves sugar from blood to cells Insulin is then used as energy

3. kids need 0.5g of protein for every pound they weigh Adults need 60g of protein a day Body uses protein to build muscles and organs

4. Most foods have lot’s of fat Some foods have none Fat is an important part of your diet Most people get about 30% of calories from their fat Two fat types Trans fat: in margarine Saturated fat: in meat and other animal products Unsaturated fat: in plant foods and fish

5. Body uses minerals for many functions There are two kinds of minerals Macro minerals: sodium, magnesium, potassium Trace minerals: iron, zinc, copper You need lot’s of macro minerals And few trace minerals

6. two types of vitamins: fat soluble, water soluble fat-soluble vitamins, are stored in your body Often stay for days or more Fat soluble vitamins include: A, D, E, K Water soluble vitamins go to your bloodstream These vitamins include: C, and al the B vitamins

7. Fibre helps digestive system + lowers cholesterol Two different types of fibre: soluble, insoluble Soluble fibre dissolves in water = lowers cholesterol Insoluble doesn’t dissolve in water = helps digestive You need both types to remain healthy Fibre contains no calories Fibre is in grain products, fruit/vegetables, legumes, some nuts

8. You can’t survive without water Water is half your body weight Your blood has lot’s of water Water is a lymph (part of immune system) To digest food you need water Each cell in your body needs water Almost all liquids foods contain water

9. By Taylor Reid