By Kristina Wilson Life skills 8 Carbohydrates Carbohydrates

By Kristina Wilson Life skills 8

Carbohydrates Ø Carbohydrates give us food energy Ø Carbohydrates give us strength Ø Easy for our body’s to break down Ø 2 Types l l Simple Complex Ø Sources (sugars) (starches) -Grains, pasta, fruits, veggies, candy, etc

Fats Kids need fat for brain and nervous system to develop Ø They help growth in the brain, provides the blueprints of cells Sources: Foods like meats nut’s and butter Ø

Protein Ø Aid in the building of antibodies Ø Is in almost every part of our body Ø We need protein for healthy growth Sources: meats, eggs, dairy, seeds, and nuts

Fiber Ø Is very important for our health Ø Flushes out bad fluids Ø Recommended amount per day is 25 to 40 grams Ø 2 types: Water soluble (dissolves in water) Ø Insoluble (does not dissolve) Ø Sources: Dark vegetables, Citrus, whole wheat, and dates

Vitamins One of the most essential nutrients needed Ø Two types: water-soluble vitamins and fatsoluble vitamins Ø Water soluble is taken out of body daily Ø Fat soluble is stored in fat tissues so don’t need it often. Ø Sources: eggs, milk and fruits and Vitamin A, Ø Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K

Minerals Ø Are inorganic Ø Need certain amount for body to develop Ø Help growth of bones and teeth Ø. Sources: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium, and Zinc

Water Ø Water is over half our body weight Ø No living thing can survive without water Helps with daily functioning of our body Ø Sources: fruits, vegetables and most liquids Ø

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