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NUTRITION

NUTRITION. By : Jordan Smith Computers:8. Facts : easily digested by the body simple carbs are in more nutritious foods Complex carbohydrates provide energy to the body Functions : help build body strength by using energy main function is to supply the body Types :

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NUTRITION

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  1. NUTRITION By : Jordan Smith Computers:8

  2. Facts : easily digested by the body simple carbs are in more nutritious foods Complex carbohydrates provide energy to the body Functions : help build body strength by using energy main function is to supply the body Types : complex and simple Food : in all grain products : rice , pasta , bread , crackers carbohydrates

  3. Facts: Most fruits and vegetable have no fat You need a certain amount of fat Fat is an important part of your health Functions: used as both energy supply and insolation Fat can reduce blood cholesterol Types: Trans , unsaturated , saturated Food: Dairy and all animal products contain fat FATS

  4. facts: Protein can burn as a source of calories Important for muscle building Only source of nitrogen in your body Functions: Helps build strong bones and muscle Used to transport molecules types: complete., incomplete Food: meat ,eggs and milk protein

  5. Facts: • fibre food helps keep your colon healthy • fibre is like the skeleton of a plant • Fibre passes through your small intestine Functions: • Main function is to help regulate digestion • Keeps you intestines working Types: • Soluble , insoluble Food • Fruit , vegetables , whole grains , seeds and beans Fibre

  6. Facts: Your body needs them to work properly Functions: Vitamin A: improves you eye sight Vitamin C: required for bone formation Vitamin D: helps growth of teeth and bones Vitamin K: promotes blood clotting Vitamin B: it controls releases of energy from food Types : A , C , D , K ,B Food: Everything has vitamins in it Vitamins

  7. Facts: Some minerals are even used to make hormones The study of minerals is called mineralogy Role in ensuring proper functioning of the body Functions: Builds bones and teeth Without minerals hormones would be innefective Types: macrominerals , trace minerals Food: Red meat, tuna, salmon, eggs, beans, potato skins, dried fruit, leafy greens whole grains Minerals

  8. Facts: Will die without water in a few days Water is essential for all life to exist Is liquid which contains molecules Functions: Delivers nutrients to cells Helps body maintain a constant temperature Transports nutrients and waste products Food: In all foods Water

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