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Nutrition

Nutrition. By Teagan Andrews. Carbohydrates. M ain source of energy from food Types: - Simple ( simple sugars) - Complex ( starches) Food: candy, fruit, dairy, grains, pasta, etc… Break down into glucose molecules Used for structure Should be 55% of diet.

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition By Teagan Andrews

  2. Carbohydrates • Main source of energy from food • Types: - Simple ( simple sugars) - Complex ( starches) • Food: candy, fruit, dairy, grains, pasta, etc… • Break down into glucose molecules • Used for structure • Should be 55% of diet

  3. Fats • Stores energy • Insulates & protects the body • Types: -Saturated (fish and plants) -Mono unsaturated (meat and animal products) -Poly unsaturated (snacks, baked goods, fried food) • Food: meat, eggs, dairy, oils, baked good • Fat: 1 gram = 9 calories • 3%-5% men, 8–12% women

  4. Protein • Essential for growth and repairing tissues • Types: -about 50,000 • Food: beef, fish, dairy products, etc… • Should eat one gram per kilogram • Protein: 1 gram = 4 calories • 10 % of daily diet

  5. Fibre • Important for digestion • Types: -Soluble -Insoluble • Food: fruits, vegetables, beans, grain, wheat, etc… • Found in the cell walls of plants • 20 grams a day

  6. Vitamins • Make body work properly • Types: -Vitamin A: improves eyesight/healthy skin -Vitamin C: helps strengthen gums and muscles -Vitamin D: strengthens bones and teeth etc… • Food:fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, dairy products • 98% don’t eat proper amount

  7. Minerals(dietary) • Trace amount of needed substance • Types: -Iron (Fe) -Zinc (Zn) -Calcium (C2) -Potassium (K) • Food: vegetables, salt, meat, dairy, seeds, etc… • Work in proper balance • The body contains 50 minerals

  8. Water • Carries oxygen and nutrients to cells • Types: -Mineral Water -Spring Water -Sparkling water • You need water to survive • 6 - 8 glasses of water daily • 75% of body is water

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