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Nutrition

Nutrition. Jaana Parsons Computers 8. Carbohydrates. Provides energy Provide the body with fuel it needs Regulates blood glucose Flavours and sweetens Broken down slowly in our body Two types -simple (sugars) -complex (starches) Carbs are in…

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition Jaana Parsons Computers 8

  2. Carbohydrates • Provides energy • Provide the body with fuel it needs • Regulates blood glucose • Flavours and sweetens • Broken down slowly in our body • Two types -simple (sugars) -complex (starches) • Carbs are in… -grains, fruits, veggies, etc…

  3. Fats • Provides energy • Maintains healthy skin/hair • Fatty acids are essential nutrients • Essential fatty acids in our foods is key to optimal health • Three types -Unsaturated (Good) -Saturated (Bad) • Fats are in… -Spreads , fast foods, baked goods, etc.

  4. Protein • Maintains body structure • Creates cell attachment • Stores energy • The human body is about 45% protein • Two types -Complete (Amino acids) -Incomplete (No amino acids) • Protein is in… -Meat, cheese, beans, etc…

  5. Fibre • Reduces blood sugar • Lowers total cholesterol • Not fibrous • Forms a gel when mixed with liquid • Two types of fibre… -Soluble (Moves bulk) -Insoluble (Does not move bulk) • Fibre is in… -Fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds, etc…

  6. Vitamins • Maintains healthy teeth • Forms red blood cells • No particular type of drinking water • Organic compound • Two types -Fat soluble (A, D, E, K) -Water soluble (B, C) • Vitamins are in… - Meat, Veggies, Dairy, etc…

  7. Dietary Minerals • Maintains tooth enamel • Metabolizes sugar • Chemical elements • Primary minerals • Minerals are in… -Fruits, nuts/seeds, veggies, etc… • 2 Types -Major (Need) -Minor (Sort of need)

  8. Water • Regulates body temperature • Maintains body muscle tone • Half of world's wetlands have been lost since 1900 • Main fluid of body • Only one type of drinking water • Water is in… -Garlic -Grapefruit -Peppermint

  9. Bibliography • http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/6050.aspx • http://www.alienview.net/zfat.html • http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/ • http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_vitamins • http://www.pubquizhelp.com/sci/minerals.html • http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition/water-in-diet/overview.html • http://www.medicinenet.com/fiber/article.htm

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