Nutrition

By Jessica PetrikComputers 8

Carbohydrates

Provides energy through foodStores left over energy to use later2 types

SimpleComplex

Should make up 55%-75% of dietSources- vegetables, bread, and pasta

Fats

Fuels the body and helps digest vitaminsBrings oxygen to cells 3 types

Trans fat- bad fatSaturated fats- bad fatUnsaturated fats- good fat

Should be 30% or less of daily caloriesSources- margarine, meat, and fish

Protein

Builds, maintains, & replaces body tissuesMakes the outer layer of skin, hair, & nails2 types

Complete protein-has all important nutrientsIncomplete protein-doesn’t have all nutrients

10-20% of calories2nd most plentiful substance in the body Sources-eggs, milk, meat, fruits, nuts

Fibre

kind of carbohydrates that body can’t digest

2 typesSoluble- forms a soft gel solution with waterInsoluble-doesn’t change as it goes through

body

Used to help with stomach achesSources-cereals, fruits, nuts, and beans

Vitamins

 Substance needed for growth & activity of the body

There are many types – some examples:Vitamin A, B1,B2, B6, B12, C, E, D, K

Every body part needs vitamins to workCan also take a pill to get daily vitaminsSources-fresh fruit, milk, meat, tomatoes

Dietary minerals

An element that is needed in the bodyKinds of minerals

Calcium, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium

Helps in digestion, water balance, & bone health.

Found naturally in food we eatSources- nuts, cheese, green vegetables,

mushrooms

Water

Clear, colorless, tasteless liquidCarries nutrients to the cellsHow much to drink

Men- about 3.2 litresWomen-about 2.7 litresChildren- about 1.3-1.7 litres

Most plentiful substance in the bodySources- fruit, vegetables, milk, juice, and

water

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