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Nutriton

Nutriton. Akino Gunstone Blk: B. Carbohydrates. Provides energy Creates glucose Adds taste and appearance Absorbed into bloodstream Examples: Grain Rice Breads Veggies Two Types Simple (Sugar) Complex (Starches). Fiber. Carbohydrates that can not be digested

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Nutriton

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  1. Nutriton Akino Gunstone Blk: B

  2. Carbohydrates • Provides energy • Creates glucose • Adds taste and appearance • Absorbed into bloodstream • Examples: • Grain • Rice • Breads • Veggies • Two Types • Simple (Sugar) • Complex (Starches)

  3. Fiber • Carbohydrates that can not be digested • Found in plants (Fruit, Veggies, & Grains) • Soluble& Insoluble • Lowers Blood cholesterol • Helps digestive system stay healthy • Has no calories • Examples: • Bread • Fruit • Almonds

  4. Fat • Builds nerve tissue and hormones • Used as fuel • Stored in fat cells • Kids need 2,000 calories per day • Bodies way of thinking ahead • Examples: • Nuts • Butter • Oil • Meat

  5. Vitamins • A, D, E, and K • dissolve in fat • Found in all foods • Need a fresh supply of vitamins • Helps to grow and develop properly • Uses iron • 2 types • fat soluble • water soluble

  6. Minerals • Helps the body develop and grow • Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc. • Iron is used to carry oxygen • Creates a steady heart beat • 2 types, macro minerals & trace minerals • Macro minerals: calcium, potassium, sulfer • Trace minerals: iron, copper ,zinc

  7. Water • Your body constantly looses water. • Replace water very often • Water is commonly found in food • no calories • Need it to survive • Suggested 168 mL per day • 73% of your body is water

  8. Bibliography • www.kidshealth.com • www.wikiapedia.com • www.talkingwav.com

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