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Nutrition

Nutrition. Created by Joey Meffen and Matthew O’Connor Computers 8. Carbohydrates. 2 types: Simple (sugar) Complex (starches) Simple Sources: Fruits, dairies, candies Complex Sources: Grains. Carbohydrates (cont.). Provides energy Simple  quick energy Complex  long energy

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition Created by Joey Meffen and Matthew O’Connor Computers 8

  2. Carbohydrates • 2 types: • Simple (sugar) • Complex (starches) • Simple Sources: • Fruits, dairies, candies • Complex Sources: • Grains

  3. Carbohydrates (cont.) • Provides energy • Simple  quick energy • Complex  long energy • Too much simple can cause diabetes • Complex makes you feel full

  4. Vitamins • Helps us grow • Many functions • Found in most foods • Travel around your body • Two types • Water soluble • Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Etc... • Fat soluble • Vitamin A vitamin D vitamin E vitamin K • Can be store when not needed

  5. Vitamins (cont.) • Vitamins A • Helps eye sight • Found in dairy, vegetables • Vitamin B • Helps generate energy • dairy, vegetables • Vitamin C • Protects bones, teeth, gums • Found in citrus fruits

  6. Vitamins (cont.) • Vitamin D • Makes bones stronger • Found in dairy products • Vitamin E • helps lungs aids red blood cells • Grains, vegetables etc..

  7. Fats • 2 types: • Unsaturated: Good for your heart • Saturated: Raises cholesterol • Sources: • Unsaturated: fish, plants • Saturated: animal products, coconut/palm oil

  8. Fats (cont.) • Makes you feel full • Helps absorb vitamins • Should eat mostly unsaturated • Saturated leads to heart disease • Fats aren’t always bad

  9. Minerals • Help us • Have lots of functions • Found in different things • Two types • Silicate Minerals • Non-Silicate Minerals

  10. Minerals (cont.) • There are different minerals • Calcium • Helps your bones grow • Found In dairy products • Iron • Transports oxygen • Found In meats etc.. • Potassium • Helps your nervous system working • Found in fruits, vegetables etc…

  11. Minerals (cont.) • Zinc • Fights illnesses & heals wounds • Found in seafood etc… • Magnesium • Converts blood sugar to energy • lowers high blood pressure • Found in leafy vegetables etc…

  12. Protein • Makes amino acid, maintains body • 2 types: • Complete: has all amino acids • Incomplete: missing some amino acids • Sources: • Complete: Meats, dairies • Incomplete: Vegetables

  13. Protein (cont.) • Makes hemoglobin, transports oxygen • Build cardiac muscles • Eat 1 gram per kg. you weigh • Vegetarians can miss some proteins • Variety of protein rich veggies fix it

  14. Fibre • 2 types: • Water soluble: lowers blood sugar • Insoluble: promotes bowel movement • Sources: • Water: oats, beans, fruits, etc. • In: plants, brans, veggies • Water can lower cholesterol

  15. Water • Makes half of your body • Need it to survive • Comes from fruits as well • Helps fight illness • Transports nutrients and oxygen • Only one type

  16. Bibliography • For carbs, fats, proteins and fibres. • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html# • http://www.livestrong.com/article/297735-carb-counting-for-kids/ • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/protein.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/word/f/word_fiber.html • http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/fiber.html • http://www.naturaltechniques.com/dietary_fiber.htm

  17. Bibliography • For vitamins, minerals and water. • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html# • http://www.whereincity.com/medical/vitamins/ • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water.html • http://www.iloveindia.com/nutrition/vitamin/index.html • http://www.helpwithcooking.com/nutrition-information/guide-minerals.htm

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