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Nutrition. By: Seth Nordgren Computers 8. Carbohydrates. Provides energy 2 types Simple(sugars) fast energy Complex(starches) more energy Pancreas produces insulin, helps sugar enter cells When process goes fast, feel hunger sooner Found in grains, fruit, milk, etc. Fats.
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Nutrition By: Seth Nordgren Computers 8
Carbohydrates • Provides energy • 2 types • Simple(sugars) fast energy • Complex(starches) more energy • Pancreas produces insulin, helps sugar enter cells • When process goes fast, feel hunger sooner • Found in grains, fruit, milk, etc....
Fats • Allows brain and nervous system to develop • 3 types • Unsaturated(oils) • Saturated(animal fat) • Trans • Saturated can raise cholesterol levels • Today 600 calories will come from fat • Found in oils, animals, fried foods, etc…
Protein • Maintains tissues • 2 types • Essential • Non-essential • Muscles and immune system made of protein • Mad of strings of amino acids • Amino acids can form many proteins • Found in meat, alternatives, etc…
Fibre • Helps lower blood cholesterol • 2 types • Soluble(dissolves in water) • Insoluble(does not dissolve in water) • Helps bowls • Contains no calories • Found in grains, fruit, vegetables, etc…
Vitamins • Various functions i.e.) helps bones, clot blood • 2 types • Fat-soluble(A,D,E,K) • Water-soluble(C,B) • Fat-soluble stored in fat cells • Water-soluble travels through bloodstream • Found in fruit, vegetables, grains, etc…
Minerals • Various functions i.e.) transport oxygen , maintain muscles • 2 types • Macro • Trace • Need large amounts of macro • Only need small amount of trace • Found in meat, fruit, vegetables, etc…
Water • Allows body to function properly • Would only survive 2 days without water • Everything you eat or drink contains water • Need around 6-8 glasses a day • Allows blood to carry oxygen to body • Every cell needs water
Bibliography Carbs: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html Fats: http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/fat.html Protein: http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html Fibre: http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html Vitamins: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html Minerals: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html Water: http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water.html