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Nutrition

Nutrition. By: Reece Tomkow Blk: 4 Mr. Worsely. Carbohydrates. Most source important energy for body Two types - Simple (sugars  short energy) - Complex (starches  long energy) 4 cals per gram of carbs Primary source of energy Complex food : Crackers, pasta, rice, etc

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition By: Reece Tomkow Blk: 4 Mr. Worsely

  2. Carbohydrates • Most source important energy for body • Two types - Simple (sugars short energy) • - Complex (starches long energy) • 4 cals per gram of carbs • Primary source of energy • Complex food : Crackers, pasta, rice, etc • Simple foods: Milk, fruits, vitamins, etc

  3. Fats • Stores energy for later use • Types ( Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans ) • Building block for hormones • 30% of daily cal from fat • Foods: Meats, Fish, Oils, etc

  4. Protein • Builds, Replaces, Maintains tissues • Types ( Complete, Incomplete ) • Breaks down into Amino Acids • Found in almost every living cells • Food: Milk, meats, etc

  5. Fiber • Prevents bowl problems • Types ( Soluble, Insoluble ) • Most plant sources contain both types • Different fiber used for different things • Foods: Dried beans, Split peas, Lentils, etc

  6. Vitamins • Required for growth, energy, and health • Types ( A, B, C, D, E, F ) • Without, couldn’t survive life • Needed to make enzymes and hormones • Foods: Poultry, Fish, Broccoli

  7. Minerals • Help grow, develop, health • Types ( Macominerals, trace ) • Body made up of 4-5% • Used to perform different functions • Foods: Beef, Bananas, Dairy

  8. Water • Required for all chemical reactions • Moves nutrients around body • Removes waste • 70% of body is water • Healthy people drink 3 gallons • Foods: juicy fruit, juicy vegetables

  9. Bibliography • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html • http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/aa160619.html • http://www.livestrong.com/article/289097-what-types-of-foods-contain-trans-fat/ • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_protein_do_for_your_body • http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/Montana/FiberFoodsList.pdf • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Functions_of_fibre_in_the_bodyv • http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/fiber.html • http://www.facts-about-metabolism.com/general-information-about-vitaminsinterestinginformation-toconsider.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html • http://www.carlsonlabs.com/t-vitamin-and-mineral-facts.aspx • http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&gs_nf=1&cp=11&gs_id=16&xhr=t&q=water+for+kids&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=water+for+k&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=8eb1382e9424a00d&biw=1280&bih=843

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