n n Also called simple sugars Complex carbohydrates

n n Also called simple sugars Complex carbohydrates: Starches Complex carbs include grain products: -bread, crackers, pasta, rice Complex and Simple carbs give vitamins, minerals, and water

n n n Nuts, oil, butter, and meats We should consume about 600 calories per day Some fats are good for your health They are satisfying to eat Fills you up quickly, don’t eat as much Three types of fats: -unsaturated fat: plant foods and fish -saturated fat: meats and animal products -trans fat: snack foods, backed food and fried foods

n n Builds, maintains, and replaces body tissue Good sources are beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and legumes like black beans and lentils. Your immune system, muscles and organs are mostly protein A kid can take his weight and divide by 2 to see the amount of protein he needs

n n n n Adults need 26 -35 grams of fibre a day Adults usually have from 4. 5 -11 grams a day There are two main types of fibre Insoluble-Whole grains, as well as the skins of fruits, vegetables, seeds Soluble-oats, legumes, seeds, rice, barley, oats, fruits, green vegetables, potatoes Can prevent constipation Can have preventing effects on cancer

n Live in water and fat n Two types: fat soluble and water soluble Fat soluble vitamins are stored in the fat tissues until needed They can be stored for a few months Water soluble vitamins don’t get stored Soluble vitamins travel through your bloodstream The waste of soluble vitamins is flushed out n n n

n n n Helps the body grow, develop, and stay healthy Make strong bones, hormones, or a normal heartbeat Two main types Macrominerals: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur. Trace minerals: iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium. We need more macrominerals than trace minerals

n n n All living thing need water Half your body weight is water Body malfunctions without it Being dehydrated is without enough water The jobs your body does needs water Only live for about a week without it

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