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Kristin SimpsonPritika NarangComputers 8
Nutrition
Vitamins
Organic vital substance found in food
TypeWater soluble
Vit B and vitamin C (citrus fruits)
Facts Vit B helps functioning of body cells Vit C also protects against heart disease
Vitamins cont’d
Type Fat soluble Vits A and D (vegetables and dairy)
Functions Vit A is needed for new cell growth Vit D uses calcium to build healthy
bones Vit E protects red blood cells Vit K is for normal blood clotting Vit C holds cells together for healthy
teeth Vit B12 builds proteins in the body
More on vitamins
Foods Vit A: yellow fruits, broccoli
spinach, dairy, etc… Vit D: cheese, whole eggs, liver,
salmon, etc… Vit E: margarine, vegetable oil,
leafy green vegetables, etc… Vit K: lettuce, cauliflower, cereals, meats, etc…
Minerals
Solid substance naturalType
Trace minerals Minerals: manganese, iron, zinc, etc…
(dairy products, meat, fish, poultry, etc…)
Facts Zinc helps heal wounds Iron is needed for the formation
hemoglobin Magnesium is needed for healthy bones
Minerals cont’d
Type Macrominerals Minerals: calcium, potassium,
magnesium, sodium, etc… (dairy products, fruits, vegetables, etc…)
Functions Calcium builds healthy teeth Potassium keeps muscles + nervous
systems working properly Sodium maintains normal blood
pressure
More on minerals
Foods Calcium: crackers, milk, cheese, yogurt,
etc… Iron: beef, fish, eggs, beans, dried
fruits, vegetables, grains, etc… Zinc: beef, pork, lamb, vegetables,
peanuts, etc… Potassium: bananas, broccoli,
tomatoes, potatoes, citrus fruits, etc…
Water
Substance with 2 hydrogen + 1 oxygen atoms
Functions Helps fight off illness Helps digest food + get rid of waste Cells depend on water to function
normallyFacts
Any fluid you drink contains water More than half of body weight Dehydration causes body to be sick
Carbohydrates
2 types Simple (sugar) Complex (starches and fibre)
Facts Contains carbon, oxygen and hydrogen Slow-digestingnatural Fast-digestingman-made
Carbs cont’d
Functions: Stores and gives energy Builds cell membranes
Foods: Simple: vegetables, grains, dairy, etc… Complex: sweets, fruit, sugars, etc…
Fats
3 Types: Saturated Unsaturated Trans
Facts: 1g of fat gives 9 calories Needed to absorb vits A, D, E and K Stored in fat cells
Fats cont’d
Functions: Helps develop brain + nervous system Builds nerve tissue Fuels body
Foods: Trans: biscuits, creams, desserts, puddings,
etc… Saturated: meat, dairy, vegetable oils,
butter, etc… Unsaturated: nuts, oils, etc…
Proteins
2 Types: Animal Plant
Facts: 2nd most plentiful substance in body Should be 10-20% of calories consumed
per day
Protein cont’d
Functions Builds red blood cells Maintains body + body tissue Source of energy
Foods: Animal: meat, fish, eggs, dairy products,
etc… Plant: veggies, beans, grains, nuts, soya
products
Fibre
2 Types: Soluble (dissolves in water) Insoluble (can’t dissolve)
Facts: Should consume 30-35 g 0.6 calories per gram Meat + dairy= no fibre
Fibre cont’d
Functions: Lowers blood cholesterol Gets rid of wastes + toxins Keeps digestive system healthy
Foods: Fruits + veggies, bread, lentils, soya
products, grains, etc…
Bibliography
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http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html http://www.nutristrategy.com/nutrition/protein.htm http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/6050.aspx http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/focus/nutrition/facts/detoxification/dietaryprotein.htm http://www.uaex.edu/depts/FCS/EFNEP/Lessons/Protein_Calcium_Iron/Protein_Facts.
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