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NUTRITION

NUTRITION. Katharina Schwiede. Carbohydrates . Fancy word for sugar Made of hydrocarbon molecules 2 types: -Simple- Lollipop (sugar) etc. - Complex- grain (fibre) etc. Provides energy Fruits, Grain, candy etc . Fats . Source of energy 9 cal /gram 3 types:

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NUTRITION

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  1. NUTRITION Katharina Schwiede

  2. Carbohydrates • Fancy word for sugar • Made of hydrocarbon molecules • 2 types: -Simple- Lollipop (sugar) etc. - Complex- grain (fibre) etc. • Provides energy • Fruits, Grain, candy etc.

  3. Fats • Source of energy • 9 cal/gram • 3 types: • trans fat- margarine etc. • Saturated fat- animal products etc. • Unsaturated fat- plant food and fish • Dietary fat helps the body grow • Meat, oils, nut, dairy, etc…

  4. Fibre • Helps Growth • Lowers Cholesterol • adds bulk in diet • provides food for bacteria to grow • Soluble fibre slows down sugar into bloodstream. • Prevents heart disease • Grain, veggies, fruits etc…

  5. Protein • red blood cells carry oxygen through body • Muscles, organs, immune systemmade with protein • amino acids reuses proteins to maintain muscles • builds up; maintains; replaces tissues in body • break down the protein in food into units, • Meat, Dairy, eggs

  6. Vitamins • Vitamins are natural substances Found in: -plants -animals • . The name is came from "vital amines" • There are 13 types of vitamins

  7. Types of Vitamins (Cont.) • A fight infections • D builds strong bones • E protect your skin • K stop bleeding • C helps body heal • They are good for you 

  8. Minerals • minerals help the body grow • Transform different functions • Types of minerals: -Marco -Trace • Calcium- goes to bones • Iron- transports oxygen to lungs • Iron is in your blood

  9. Water • 60 to 70% of your body is water • Loose 250 ml water everyday by breathing! • Brain, blood, bones, lungs etc.. • Can’t live with out water • Need water to digest (pee) • Helps body temperature

  10. Water  (Cont.) • Why water is important • Trans ports oxygen • removes waste • Protects joints and muscles • Fruits and Veggies Have water too

  11. Bibliography • http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html • http://www.helpwithcooking.com/nutrition-information/carbohydrates.html • http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/food/carbohydrates.htm • http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/fat.html# • http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html • http://www.whereincity.com/medical/vitamins/ • http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/protein.html • http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/word/f/word_fiber.html • http://www.fibrefacts.com/children_and_fibre.html • http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition/fiber/overview.html • http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1598 • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.htm • http://altmedangel.com/mineral.htm • http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/water.html • http://www.coastalcoolers.com/body.pdf

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