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Nutrition

Nutrition. Taylor Walters Computers 8. Carbohydrates. body’s quickest source of energy digestive system changes carbs into glucose (blood sugar) 2 types : complex simple simple sources: pop, refined sugars, pastries complex sources: whole grains, vegetables, fruits

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition Taylor Walters Computers 8

  2. Carbohydrates • body’s quickest source of energy • digestive system changes carbs into glucose (blood sugar) • 2 types: • complex • simple • simple sources: pop, refined sugars, pastries • complex sources: whole grains, vegetables, fruits • one of the three macro-nutrients • simple carbs may cause weight gain, diabetes, etc.

  3. Fats • very important nutrient that provides energy • most concentrated kind of energy • child’s diet should consist of 30% fat • there are “bad” and “good” fats • bad types: saturated, unsaturated, trans fats • good types: • monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats • sources: • pork, beef, milk, peanut butter, etc...

  4. Proteins • used to grow and repair tissues • make up muscles and organs • repairs cells and other organs • a particle made up of amino acids • basis of body structure (skin, hair and enzymes) • types: • structural (body parts) • functional (hormones) • sources: • meats, eggs, beans, nuts, fish, etc…

  5. Fibres • get it from plant-based foods • helps your digestive system to process food • lowers blood cholesterol • helps to control blood sugar levels • cannot be fully digested • sources: • beans, brown rice, lentils, oats, etc… • types: • soluble dissolves in water • insoluble does not dissolve in water

  6. Vitamins • help you stay healthy, grow and reproduce • not a source of calories • forms tissues and produces energy • need to ingest it (don’t get enough from body) • organic chemicals that keep body healthy • types: • vitamin: A, B, C, D, E, K • sources: • eggs, milk, citrus, fish, vegetables, meat, wheat, etc…

  7. Minerals • chemical elements required for body function • help body grow, develop and stay healthy • used to help body perform everyday functions • used to make hormones and build bones • we get minerals everyday from our food • sources: • fruits, veggies, grains, dairy products, nuts, etc… • 2 types: • macrominerals (calcium, sodium, chloride) • trace minerals (iron, iodine, zinc, fluoride,)

  8. Water • a clear, colourless, odourless, tasteless liquid • most important substance for body • body=70% water • if urine is dark-need more water • drinking too much water =intoxication • without water-can only live 1 week • sources: • veggies, fruits, rain, lakes, rivers, etc…

  9. Bibliography • http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/ • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/carbohydrates.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html • http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-cholesterol/ • http://www.rdck.bc.ca/environmental/water/water_quick_facts.html • http://www.mcgill.ca/reporter/40/14/water/ • http://www.cyber-north.com/vitamins/ • http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/focus/nutrition/facts/lifestylemanagement/fibre • http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Fibre • http://www.bing.com/search?q=definition+of+fibre&src=IE-SearchBox&Form=IE8SRC • http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3439 • http://www.food-dictionary.com/definition/vitamin.html • http://www.bing.com/search?q=definition+of+vitamin&src=IE-SearchBox&Form=IE8SRC

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