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Nutrition

Nutrition. Jansen Crossley and Logan Militzer Computers 8. Vitamins Functions. A: eyesight, boosts immune system: Milk, meat B: cell metabolism: grains, veggies, meats, fruits C: heals and maintains tissues: Fruits, veggies D: maintains/builds bones, absorbs calcium: Meat

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition Jansen Crossley and Logan Militzer Computers 8

  2. Vitamins Functions • A: eyesight, boosts immune system: Milk, meat • B: cell metabolism: grains, veggies, meats, fruits • C: heals and maintains tissues: Fruits, veggies • D: maintains/builds bones, absorbs calcium: Meat • E: Builds and protects cells: veggies, grain • K:Clots blood: veggies, dairy products, food oil • Facts- helps body grow and develop

  3. Vitamins (cont.) Water Soluble • Function-flows in bloodstream, not stored: • Food-Fruits, veggies, grains, meats • Types- C, all types of B

  4. Vitamins (cont.)Fat Soluble • Fat Soluble- stored in for future use • Foods- milk, meat • Types- A, D, E, K

  5. Minerals Functions • Make body grow, and stay healthy • Transmit nerve impulses • Builds strong bones, hormones, normal heartbeat • Facts- rock minerals in cereals, spices • 3/10 boys get proper amount of calcium • 1/10 girls get proper amount of calcium

  6. Common Minerals (cont.) • Calcium- dairy products, meat alternatives, green vegetables • Builds strong bones • Zinc- meat, beans, peanuts, peas • Builds immune system • Iron- meat, veggies, grain • transports oxygen from lungs to body • Potassium- veggies, fruits, muscles/nervous system

  7. Minerals Macro and Trace • Macro-calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, sulfur • Means small in Greek • Body needs large amounts • Trace- iron, manganese, copper, zinc, fluoride, selenium • Means small amount • Don’t need much on a daily basis

  8. Water • Functions- • Critical role in body temperature • Carries nutrients throughout body • Improves digestion • Eliminates waste and toxins

  9. Carbohydrates • Fuel for body • Converted into glucose • 2 types: Simple & Complex Simple • Found in sugars • 1 cal/g • In fruits, candy, wheat, etc…

  10. Carbohydrates (cont.) Complex • Found in starches • 4 cal/g • Healthier than simple carbs • Rich in fibre • In vegetables, grain products, etc…

  11. Fats • Fuel for body • Develops heart insolation & hips • 3 types: Unsaturated, Saturated & Trans Unsaturated Fats • From plant-based foods • Good for heart health • Found in olive oil, peanuts, fish, etc…

  12. Fats (Cont.) Saturated Fats • Solid at room temperature • Increases cholesterol levels • Found in meat, dairy, etc… Trans Fats • Very bad for health • Lots of trans fat in prepared foods • In fast food, snacks, fried foods, etc…

  13. Protein • Builds tissues • Source of energy • Protects us from disease • 20 amino acids build proteins • Protein contains carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen • 2 types: Incomplete & Complete

  14. Protein (Cont.) Incomplete Protein • Contains only some essential amino acids • Plants are considered incomplete protein • Found in nuts, grains, legumes, etc… Complete Protein • Contains all essential amino acids • In fish, eggs, dairy, meat, etc…

  15. Fibre • Prevents constipation • Lowers blood cholesterol • Makes you feel full • Not digested • Mix of substances in plant cells • More fibre in unrefined products • Beans, grains, nuts, seeds, etc…

  16. Bibliography • http://kidshealth.org • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html# • http://www.coastalcoolers.com/body.pdf • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/fat.html# • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html# • hthttp://www.heartandstroke.on.ca/site/apps/nlnet/content2.aspx?c=pvI3IeNWJwE&b=5063573&ct=6935151tp://www.google.ca/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi • http://www.ivillage.ca/health/diet/eating-fibre-important-kids-too

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