By Alexandro Nutrition Carbohydrates Provides energy Absorbed into

By Alexandro Nutrition

Carbohydrates �Provides energy �Absorbed into bloodstream �Types: Simple carbs- fructose, glucose, lactose Complex carbs- grains, rice, starchy veggies �Diet includes 50%-60% �Too much= heart disease & diabetes

Proteins �Builds, maintains, replaces body tissue �Types: Incomplete- from vegetables Complete- from animal sources(milk/meat) �Muscles, organs, immune system made of protein �Broken down to amino acids � 22 amino acids � 13 can be produced by body

Fats �Builds up hormones �Insulates nervous system tissue �Types: Unsaturated- plant foods/fish(olive oil/salmon) Saturated- animal sources(meat/milk/butter) �Too much= High blood cholesterol levels Risk of heart disease �Helps kids’ bodies develop

Fibre �Best & most delicious foods include fibre �Carbohydrates that can’t be digested �Types: Soluble- dissolves in water & lowers cholesterol Insoluble- can’t dissolve, but helps constipation �Fibre makes us feel satisfied �Fruits/vegetables/almonds/oatmeal/brown rice/spinach

Vitamins �Types: Fat-soluble- stored until needed Water-soluble- travels bloodstream �Need to be replaced often �Helps body grow & develop properly �Vitamins have different functions like: B vitamins help make protein & energy In carrots, vitamin A helps vision Vitamin D(milk) can help bones

Minerals �Some maintain normal heartbeat �Some make hormones �Types: Macro minerals- body needs large amounts Trace minerals- body needs only a little bit �Meat, dried fruits, citrus fruits, vegetables, wheat

Water �More than ½ of body is water �Helps get rid of waste(pee/poo) �Needed for digestive juices �Main ingredient in sweat �Milk & water are best to drink �No precise amount of water needed �No calories �Dehydration can make you sick �Blood contains a lot of water

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