NUTRITION By Seth Nordgren Computers 8 CARBOHYDRATES Provides

NUTRITION By: Seth Nordgren Computers 8

CARBOHYDRATES Provides energy 2 types � Simple(sugars) fast energy � Complex(starches) more energy Pancreas produces insulin, helps sugar enter cells When process goes fast, feel hunger sooner Found in grains, fruit, milk, etc. .

FATS Allows brain and nervous system to develop 3 types � Unsaturated(oils) � Saturated(animal fat) � Trans Saturated can raise cholesterol levels Today 600 calories will come from fat Found in oils, animals, fried foods, etc…

PROTEIN Maintains tissues 2 types � Essential � Non-essential Muscles and immune system made of protein Mad of strings of amino acids Amino acids can form many proteins Found in meat, alternatives, etc…

FIBRE Helps lower blood cholesterol 2 types � Soluble(dissolves in water) � Insoluble(does not dissolve in water) Helps bowls Contains no calories Found in grains, fruit, vegetables, etc…

VITAMINS Various functions i. e. ) helps bones, clot blood 2 types � Fat-soluble(A, D, E, K) � Water-soluble(C, B) Fat-soluble stored in fat cells Water-soluble travels through bloodstream Found in fruit, vegetables, grains, etc…

MINERALS Various functions i. e. ) transport oxygen , maintain muscles 2 types � Macro � Trace Need large amounts of macro Only need small amount of trace Found in meat, fruit, vegetables, etc…

WATER Allows body to function properly Would only survive 2 days without water Everything you eat or drink contains water Need around 6 -8 glasses a day Allows blood to carry oxygen to body Every cell needs water

BIBLIOGRAPHY Carbs: http: //kidshealth. org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb. html Fats: http: //kidshealth. org/kid/nutrition/food/fat. html Protein: http: //kidshealth. org/kid/nutrition/food/protein. html Fibre: http: //kidshealth. org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber. html Vitamins: http: //kidshealth. org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin. html Minerals: http: //kidshealth. org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals. html Water: http: //kidshealth. org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water. html