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Nutrition

Nutrition. By Morgan and Cassidy Computers 8 Block B. Fats. Supplies energy and transports nutrients Three types Unsaturated (Fish,oils,etc.) Saturated (Meats,Butter,Cheese etc.) Trans Fat (Margrine,fried foods, etc.) 30% of your diet Out of the 2000 calories 600 should be fat

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition By Morgan and Cassidy Computers 8 Block B

  2. Fats • Supplies energy and transports nutrients • Three types • Unsaturated (Fish,oils,etc.) • Saturated (Meats,Butter,Cheese etc.) • Trans Fat (Margrine,fried foods, etc.) • 30% of your diet • Out of the 2000 calories 600 should be fat • Insolates the nervous system • Helps people feel satisfied, so they don’t eat as much

  3. Continue of Fats • Don’t exceed 10% daily intake • Helps brain and nervous system develop • Fat absorbs some vitamins • Building blocks of hormones • Some types aren’t good for your health

  4. Carbohydrates • Provides calories for body • 2 types: • Simple: Sugars • Complex: Starches • Sources: apple, bread, pasta, pineapple, etc. • 40 % of diet • Contains oxygen, carbon, and hydrogen

  5. Continue of Carbohydrates • Body breaks them down into simple sugars • Can cause high blood sugar • Fibre is a type of carbohydrates • Main source of energy • Play a major role in your health fitness

  6. Vitamins • Boost your immune system and supports normal growth • Types: • Fat soluble: • A,D,E, & K • Water soluble: • C & B • Body needs them to work properly • Sources: fish, eggs, milk, fruit, etc

  7. Continue of Vitamins • A helps you grow properly • B helps you make energy • C helps fight infections • D helps keep your bones strong • E helps your body’s tissue • K helps your blood clot

  8. Minerals • Helps the body grow • 2 types: • Macro Minerals: • Calcium, sodium, potassium, etc • Trace Minerals: • Iron, copper, iodine, zinc, etc • Work in 2 ways: • Support body cells and structure • Regulate many body processes

  9. Continue of Minerals • Body needs iron to transport oxygen • Potassium helps with nervous system • Calcium is essential for healthy bones and teeth • Zinc helps with cell growth and wound healing • Sodium helps with fluid level

  10. Protein • Helps build muscles, organs and immune system • Sources; beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts and seeds etc.. • Maintains blood tissue • 22 amino acids • Body can produce 13 without thinking • Have to eat, to produce the other 9 • Need to eat .5, for every kg you weigh

  11. Continue of Protein • Part of red blood cells • Carries oxygen • 1 gram, for every pound • Adults need 60 grams a day • Body mostly protein

  12. Fibre • Cleans out your intestine, moving bowels • Carbohydrate that cant be digested • 2 types • Soluble Partially dissolves water • Insoluble Does not dissolve water • Sources; Fruit, oatmeal, rice, bran muffins • No calories • A good amount is 2.5 – 4.9 grams

  13. Water • Takes up more than half your body weight • Wouldn’t be able to survive without it • Part of immune system • Fights of illness • Sources, Your tap!, bottled! Etc.. • May get dehydrated without • No calories • 8-11 glasses a day

  14. Bibliography/Credits • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html • http://www.ezinearticles.com/?What-Do-Carbohydrates-Do?&id=1496793 • http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vitamins_minerals.html • http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FY/FY89100.pdf • http://www.answers.com/topic/nutrition • http://dictionary.kids.net.au/word/protein • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stayhealthy/food/protein.html • http://www.kscience.co.uk/as/module1/carbohydrates.htm • http://www.iloveindia.com/nutrition/carbohydrates/functions-of-carbohydrates.html • http://www.buzzle.com/articles/vitamins-and-minerals-and-their-roles.html

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