Nutrition By Kyle Dion Fats Types Trans fat

Nutrition By Kyle Dion

Fats • Types Trans fat- world’s most unhealthy food products Saturated fat- two main categories fats that appear in foods Unsaturated fat- Unsaturated fats are almost always plant-based, • Definition The body uses fat as a fuel source. • What it does The cycle of making, breaking, storing and mobilizing fats is at the core of how humans and all animals regulate their energy. Examples of food that have it • High fat food Chocolate candies Trail mix (especially varieties containing chocolate chips)

Fibre • definition Fiber is found in plants What it does It helps clean out your intestines by moving bowel movements along. • Foods that have it Fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and pulses are all good sources of fibre. • Fact help decrease our risk of heart disease.

Vitamins • Types and what it does Vitamin D in milk helps your bones. Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night. Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you get a cut. B vitamins help your body make protein and energy • Definition Vitamins and minerals are substances that are found in foods we eat. • Foods that have it Carrots, oranges, dairy products and lots of leafy green vegetables or fruits. • Fact Essential for the body to grow

Minerals and dietary • Types The two kinds of minerals are: macrominerals and trace minerals. • Definition What it does • Just like vitamins, minerals help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. • Foods that have it dairy products, such as milk, cheese, and yogurt • Facts Minerals have usually lots of calcium

Water • Definition You all need water. All living things must have water to survive, whether they get it from a water fountain, a rain cloud, or a little bottle attached to the side of a hamster cage • What it does Without water, your body would stop working properly. • Foods that have it Fruits and vegetables

Carbohydrates • Types simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates: These are also called simple sugars. You also find simple sugars in more nutritious foods. Complex carbohydrates: These are also called starches • Definition Carbohydrates, which the body breaks down into simple sugars the major source of energy for the body. • What it does Body breaks down carbohydrates into simple sugars and the simple sugars are used for energy. • Examples of food that have it Mostly food that contains wheat and grain like spaghetti and breads contain carbohydrates. • Facts There are three common types of carbs in foods: (1) Sugar; (2) Starch; and (3) Dietary fiber.

Protein Types • Whey protein is a quickly digested protein. • Casein protein is slower absorbing as rapidly. • Definition Proteins are organic compounds made up of building blocks • What it does Protein is necessary for the building and repair of body tissues. • Examples of food that have it Fish, eggs, chicken , red meat and dairy