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Nutrition. By: Dale Maternick Block: 4 Computers 8. Carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates (simple sugars) found in: Refrined sugars, candy Nutrition foods fruit, milk No sugars is better for you Contains vitamins, fiber, calcium Complex carbohydrates (starches) found in:
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Nutrition By: Dale MaternickBlock: 4Computers 8
Carbohydrates • Simple carbohydrates (simple sugars) found in: • Refrined sugars, candy • Nutrition foods fruit, milk • No sugars is better for you • Contains vitamins, fiber, calcium • Complex carbohydrates (starches) found in: • Grain products such as bread, crackers, pasta, rice • Some better than other • Rich in fiber Helps digest food
Fats • Helps people develop brain • Can be stored for subsequent use • Forms hormones • There are three different types • Provide 37kg of energy of pound • Foods • Fried, baked, donuts, creams, oils
Water • Helps you digest • Main source of energy • for two pounds of body weight, an ounce of water is required • Has so calories
Fiber • 2 types Soluble and Insoluble • Soluble dissolves in water, insoluble doesn’t • fibers can’t be digested • Insoluble doesn’t change form • Both types are in all plant foods Cereal grains - ½ cup cookedSolubleInsoluble Barley 1g 4g Oatbran 1g 3g Oatmeal 1g 2g
Minerals • Organic substances • Examples: sodium, iron, potassium • Need 100g or more daily • Helps body hormones function
Proteins • Non-amino acids can be made from the body • Made of 20 compounds called amino acids • Oily fish is a good source of protien • Helps against heart attacks
Vitamins • Types of vitamins: A, B12, B6, C, D, E, • Vitamin A has 2 forms • Keeps body nerve healthy • Groth and developement
Biography • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dietary_mineral