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Nutrition

Nutrition. By: LILY LIU. Carbohydrates. produce energy we need in our body Can increase blood levels of insulin 2 types - complex (starches) -Simple (sugar) Food that contain carbs - Apples, oranges, potatoes, grains, candy, bread break down into glucose molecules. FAT.

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition By: LILY LIU

  2. Carbohydrates • produce energy we need in our body • Can increase blood levels of insulin • 2 types -complex (starches) -Simple (sugar) • Food that contain carbs -Apples, oranges, potatoes, grains, candy, bread • break down into glucose molecules

  3. FAT • energy should come from fats • fats decrease risk of heart disease • Types of fat -Trans-fats, Saturated fats, Monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, Omega-3 fatty acids • Food that contain fat -vegetable oils, avocadoes, ground flax seeds, nuts, seeds, and fatty fish • need 1 teaspoon / day

  4. Proteins • Help build and repair body tissues • makes up about 45% of human body • food that contain proteins -milk, Soy Milk, Eggs, Cheese, Yogurt etc.… • Type of proteins • Whey protein, Casein protein, Egg protein • keeps the body healthy by resisting diseases

  5. Fibre • Reduces the risk of colon cancer • refers to carbohydrates that cannot be digested • Where is fiber found -whole-grain breads, cereals,fruits like apples, oranges, bananas, berries, prunes, and pears etc.. • Type of fibre -dietary fibre, Insoluble fibre, Soluble fibre

  6. Vitamin • Types of vitamins -fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K The water-soluble vitamins C and the B • make bodies work properly • D in milk helps your bones • A in carrots helps see at night • C in oranges heal from a cut • B in vegetables make proteins and energy

  7. Minerals • Type of minerals -, Zinc, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium,Trace , Calcium and iron • Zinc helps your immune system -beef, porkand lamb • Potassium keeps muscles/nervous system working properly -bananas, citrus fruits, like oranges etc… • iron to transport oxygen • beans, tuna and salmon etc… • mineral helps build strong bones • milk, cheese, and yogurt etc… • Your body larger amounts of macro minerals than trace minerals

  8. Water • Remove the dangerous toxins • 20%daliy fluid need form food • makes up 60% of your body • Eight glasses of water a day • vital to people's health and livelihoods

  9. Bibliography • http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html • http://ezinearticles.com/?What-Does-Fiber-Do-For-Your-Body---Dietary-Fiber-Flushes-Out-Toxins-and-Makes-Bowel-Movement-Easier&id=2230545 • http://www.dining.ucla.edu/housing_site/dining/SNAC_pdf/FactsOfFiber.pdf • http://kidshealth.org/teen/misc/vitamin_chart.html • http://ezinearticles.com/?Different-Types-of-Protein&id=1080942 • http://pediatrics.about.com/od/nutrition/a/06_protein_food.htm • http://www3.georgetown.edu/admin/auxiliarysrv/dining/nutrition/protein.html • http://www.ehow.com/facts_4965596_what-types-food-contain-lipids.html • http://www.indoorclimbing.com/foodfat.html • http://www.healthcastle.com/nutrition101_fat.shtml • http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0KFY/is_12_20/ai_98488443/ • http://www.indoorclimbing.com/carbohydrates.html • http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/focus/nutrition/facts/lifestylemanagement/carbohydrates.htm • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html • http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283

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