Enjoy the Power Point Nutrition Computers 8 By

Enjoy the Power. Point! Nutrition Computers 8 By Joey. Meekley

Vitamins l l l l Vitamins help key things in your body. Vitamin A helps eyesight. Vitamin C helps gums and muscles. Vitamin D helps bones and teeth. Vitamin E helps lungs, fortifies red blood cells Vitamin K helps the maintenance of blood clotting proteins. Vitamins B help generate energy, help creating red blood cells.

Carbohydrates l l Gives you food energy. There are 2 types: Simple (A. K. A. sugars) l Complex (A. K. A. starches) l l l 45 -60 % of your diet. Sources of simple: l l Fruit, vegetables, milk, sucrose. Sources of complex l Bread, pasta, rice, crackers, porridge, tortilla.

Fats l l l Cushions your vital organs. Insulates the body. Stores food energy. All fats are a mixture. Good and bad: l l l Trans- (Bad) Saturated- (Good) Sources: l l Trans: Fast Food, Fried Food, Baked Goods Saturated: Meat, dairy, eggs.

Protein l l l Makes up body's cells and tissues. Protein can be burned as a source of calories. Starches and vegetables do not have very much protein. . Breast cancer, colon cancer, heart disease and even osteoporosis can result as a by product of too much protein. Meat, fish, poultry, eggs and milk-based foods.

Fibre Can not be fully digested. l 2 types of fibre. l l Water soluble l Water insoluble Improves blood sugar. l Sources: l l Wheat bran, whole wheat bread, fruits, and vegetables.

Minerals l Types: l Calcium (found in milk), Iron (Green vegetables), Potassium (Bananas), Zinc (Oysters), Fluoride (water), and Magnesium (Nuts), ect… Very small amounts required. l Element in periodic table. l Milk contains many minerals. l

Water Most essential nutrient. l Contains minerals l 3 ½ cups comes from food l Drink 2 -3 L a day l Contains 2 parts hydrogen 1 part oxygen l

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