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Health And Nutrition

Health And Nutrition. By Brandon Kursa r. Carbohydrates. Functions: Gives you energy Helps cholesterol Helps absorbs calcium Examples: Grains, dairy, fruit, veggies, etc… 2 Types: simple complex Fact: main energy source complex: starchy foods. FATS. Function : storage of energy

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Health And Nutrition

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  1. Health And Nutrition By Brandon Kursar

  2. Carbohydrates • Functions: • Gives you energy • Helps cholesterol • Helps absorbs calcium • Examples: • Grains, dairy, fruit, veggies, etc… • 2 Types: • simple • complex • Fact: • main energy source • complex: starchy foods

  3. FATS • Function : storage of energy • Function : insulation • Function : cushioning • Examples: • meat nuts oils butters etc… • 2 Types • healthy • unhealthy • Fact • important source of energy • men need more grams of fat

  4. Protein • Function : keeps skin and hair healthy • Function : required for repairing body tissue • Function : body processing like water • Examples: • Beef fish eggs nuts etc… • 2 Types: • Trans membrane • Alpha helical protein • Fact • source of energy • 10% - 20% of calorie intake each day

  5. FIBRE • Functions: • lowers cholesterol • Prevents diabetes • Examples: • Whole grain breads/cereals • fruit • 2 types: • soluble • insoluble • Fact • most people don’t get enough fiber • eat fruit don’t drink juice

  6. Vitamins • Functions: • 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. • Vitamin B leafy green vegetables help your body make protein Examples: A B C D • 2 Types: • Fat soluble • Water soluble Fact vitamins are minerals each vitamin is different

  7. Water • Functions: • Carries oxygen • Examples: • Blood – lots of water • Fruit – water • Types: water • Fact • cant live without water • half your body weight

  8. Bibliography • www.kidshelath.com • www.answers.com • www.wikipedia.com • www.wikianswers.com • www.googleanswers.com • www.yahooanswers.com

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