Nutrition By Jessica Petrik Computers 8 Carbohydrates v

Nutrition By Jessica Petrik Computers 8

Carbohydrates v. Provides energy through food v. Stores left over energy to use later v 2 types v. Simple v. Complex v. Should make up 55%-75% of diet v. Sources- vegetables, bread, and pasta

Fats v. Fuels the body and helps digest vitamins v. Brings oxygen to cells v 3 types v. Trans fat- bad fat v. Saturated fats- bad fat v. Unsaturated fats- good fat v. Should be 30% or less of daily calories v. Sources- margarine, meat, and fish

Protein v. Builds, maintains, & replaces body tissues v. Makes the outer layer of skin, hair, & nails v 2 types v. Complete protein-has all important nutrients v. Incomplete protein-doesn’t have all nutrients v 10 -20% of calories v 2 nd most plentiful substance in the body v. Sources-eggs, milk, meat, fruits, nuts

Fibre v kind of carbohydrates that body can’t digest v 2 types v. Soluble- forms a soft gel solution with water v. Insoluble-doesn’t change as it goes through body v. Used to help with stomach aches v. Sources-cereals, fruits, nuts, and beans

Vitamins v Substance needed for growth & activity of the body v. There are many types – some examples: v. Vitamin A, B 1, B 2, B 6, B 12, C, E, D, K v. Every body part needs vitamins to work v. Can also take a pill to get daily vitamins v. Sources-fresh fruit, milk, meat, tomatoes

Dietary minerals v. An element that is needed in the body v. Kinds of minerals v. Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium v. Helps in digestion, water balance, & bone health. v. Found naturally in food we eat v. Sources- nuts, cheese, green vegetables, mushrooms

Water v. Clear, colorless, tasteless liquid v. Carries nutrients to the cells v. How much to drink v. Men- about 3. 2 litres v. Women-about 2. 7 litres v. Children- about 1. 3 -1. 7 litres v Most plentiful substance in the body v. Sources- fruit, vegetables, milk, juice, and water

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