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NUTRITION

NUTRITION. Muskan Bhullar Computers 08. CARBOHYDRATES. Provides energy Produces glucose Important for physical activities Saves glycogen in liver 2 Types: Simple (sugars) Complex ( starches) Examples of food: grains , fruits, alcohols, treats, etc…. FATS.

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NUTRITION

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  1. NUTRITION Muskan Bhullar Computers 08

  2. CARBOHYDRATES • Provides energy • Produces glucose • Important for physical activities • Saves glycogen in liver • 2 Types: • Simple (sugars) • Complex (starches) • Examples of food: • grains, fruits, alcohols, treats, etc…

  3. FATS • Builds nerve tissue and hormones • Burns energy • Stored in fat cells • Produces bad cholesterol • 2 Types: • saturated (bad) • unsaturated (good) • Examples of food: • oils, butter, meats, nuts, etc…

  4. PROTEINS • Builds, maintains, replaces tissues • Build cardiac muscle • Made up of amino acids • Body made mostly of protein • 2 Types: • Antibodies (fights germs) • Enzymes (speed up chemical reaction) • Examples of food: • dairy products, legumes, nuts, beef, etc…

  5. FIBRE • Helps prevent cancers, heart disease, etc… • Helps keep you fuller for longer • Comes from plant sources • 2 Types: • Soluble (reduce cholesterol) • Insoluble (keeps bowels healthy) • Examples of food: • Grain products, fruits, vegetables, etc…

  6. VITAMINS • Helps grow and develop • Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat-soluble • Water soluble don’t get stored as much • 2 Types: • Fat soluble • Water soluble • Examples of food: • Dairy products, grains, fruits, vegetables, etc…

  7. MINERALS • Help grow, develop, stay healthy • Builds strong bones, transmits nerve impulses • Make hormones, maintain a normal heartbeat • Cannot be produced by living organisms • Body needs more macro than trace • 2 Types: • Macro • Trace • Examples of food: • Dairy, seafood, nuts, beans, etc…

  8. WATER • Keeps metabolism running • Removes dangerous toxins inhaled • Carries oxygen and nutrients to cells • Naturally occurring water isn't 100% pure • Water is disinfected to kill harmful bacteria • Regulates your body temperature • There’s only 1 type of drinking water: • 100% pure water

  9. BIBLIOGRAPHY • http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/food/carbohydrates.htm • http://www.fitnessandmind.com/carbohydrates.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html • http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1431#4 • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/fat.html • http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/fat_basics.html • http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/fat.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html • http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition/protein-in-diet/overview.html • http://biology.about.com/b/2007/12/27/different-types-of-proteins.htm • http://seniorhealth.about.com/cs/nutrition/a/diet_fiber.htm\ • http://benefiber.com/fiberHealth/index.shtml • http://www.nhs.uk/chq/pages/1141.aspx?categoryid=51&subcategoryid=167 • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html • http://www.ehow.com/list_6080805_list-food-rich-minerals.html • http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_water_do_to_your_body • http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/water-eau/drink-potab/health-sante/index-eng.php

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