Alexandra Kuo Annie Hung Block B

1. Nutrition Alexandra Kuo Annie Hung Block B

2. FIBRE • filling, discourages overeating, adds no calories • may protect against gut cancers and constipation • help prevent diabetes and heart disease • has 5 grams or more per serving • found in all plants • not digested by the body • found in : -whole grain breads -cereals -fruits -nuts

3. FIBRE • holds tissues together • manufacture of other materials • children’s needs depend on their energy intake • 2 types : -soluble, lowers blood cholesterol -insoluble, helps digestive system run smoothly • minimize potential side effects such as : -bloating -cramps -diarrhea

4. VITAMINS • required nutrient in tiny amounts • helps immune system stay healthy • won’t cure-all unhealthy diets • vitamin A helps eyesight • great for night vision • helps you see in colour too • rich in vitamin A : -milk –fruits –carrots –sweet potato -green leafy veggies

5. VITAMINS • vitamin B makes energy, releases when needed • makes red blood cells • carries oxygen • rich in vitamin B : -grains –seafood –poultry –milk –yogurt –veggies • vitamin C keeps tissues in good shape • heal injuries quickly • rich in vitamin C : -citrus fruits –oranges –cantaloupes –strawberries –kiwis –broccoli –cabbage –sweet red peppers

6. MINERALS • pure elements, simple salts to very complex • help body grow, develop, stay healthy • build strong bones, transmit nerve pulses • maintain normal heartbeat • human diet directly from plants • present in your drinking water • rich in minerals -oranges -strawberries –blackberries -water -peaches -grapes -brocoli -carrots -spinach

7. MINERALS • too little calcium can lead to weaker bones • zinc helps your immune system • potassium keeps muscles, nervous system working properly • iron transport oxygen lungs rest of body • found in water, soil, root plants, animals • provide structure forming bones and teeth • can’t be made in body must our in diet

8. CARBOHYDRATES • stores and transports energy • foods that give energy are : either starches or sugars • broken down into simple sugars • sugars absorbed into the bloodstream • sugar level rises, pancreas releases hormone, insulin • needed to move sugar from blood to cells • sugar used as a source of energy

9. CARBOHYDRATES • 2 kinds : • (simple) sugars + grains easily broken down • causes blood sugar level to rise quickly • found in : -white bread -white rice • (complex) broken down, blood sugar rise gradually • found in : -brown bread -brown rice • include : -fruits -vegetables -low-fat dairy

10. FAT • insulates body • stores energy • maintains body temperature • trans fats raises blood levels • two types of adipose tissue exist: white + brown found in: meat: sausages -steak -ham -wieners

11. FAT • types • saturated • animal fats converted by liver into cholesterol • mono unsaturated • trans fat • poly unsaturated • animal source is limited to fish • raises blood cholesterol • hydrogenated • unsaturated fat+ hydrogen= saturated fat

12. PROTEIN • builds cardiac muscle • makes part of red blood cells that carries oxygen • two types • complete • has all 9 main amino acids • found in meat and milk • incomplete • found in most vegetables: broccoli- carrots -tomatoes -peas

13. PROTEIN • sources of protein are : -meat -fish -egg -dairy products • kids require 0.5 g of protein for pound they weigh • muscles, organs + immunes system made of protein • broken protein into basic units = amino acids • quickly digested • many different amino acids in protein • 22 are important to human health.

14. WATER • removes dangerous toxins • cushion your joints • carries oxygen and nutrients into cells • cushions your joints • keeps your metabolism working • regulates body temperature • transports nutrients and waste

15. WATER • 2 thirds of body • lack of water causes • blood pressure to fall • blood clots to form • normal kidney function is impaired • reoccurring headaches • dry skin • 6 to 8 glasses of water a day • Too much water can cause • water intoxication • seizures • death

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