1. N U T R I T I O N B Y M A D I S O N C O O K

2. .....CARBOHYDRATES..... Main source of energy Loaded with vitamins, minerals and fibre Types ―Simple(sugars) ―Complex (starches) Sources ―High carb=cereals, grains, some fruits and bread ―Low carb=vegetables, nuts and seeds

3. .....FATS..... Provides energy if sugar supplies run out Transports nutrients across cell membranes Protects organs and bones from shock Types – Saturated (bad) – Unsaturated (good) – Trans (bad) Sources – Butter, cheese and oil = saturated fats – Potato chips, candy and fried foods = Trans fat – Avocado, seeds, and fish= Unsaturated fats

4. .....PROTEIN..... Produces enzymes, hormones etc… It regulates body processes – Water balancing, transporting nutrients, and making muscles contract Stops from being fatigued Produces stamina and energy Make up muscles, organs, and immune system Types – Egg protein (eggs) – Casein protein (milk) – Whey protein (nuts, seeds) Sources – Meat, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and legumes

5. .....FIBRE..... Lowers blood cholesterol, prevent diabetes, heart disease, etc… Carbs that cannot be digested Helps with constipation No calories Types – Soluble fibre (dissolves in water) – Insoluble fibre (doesn’t dissolve in water) Sources – Bagels, Bran Buds, brown rice, cereals, granola, muffins, pasta, etc…

6. .....VITAMINS..... Strengthens your body Strengthen your body in different ways ―Bones, sight, etc… Provide energy Needed to grow and develop Types – Fat soluble (Vitamin A, D, E & K) stay stored until needed – Water Soluble (Vitamin B & C) travel through your bloodstream Sources – Fresh fruits and vegetables – Canned/frozen fruits and vegetables

7. .....MINERALS..... Helps body grow, develop, and stay healthy Perform many different functions – Building strong bones, transmits nerve impulses, etc… Simple nutrients which gathered from our diet Don’t provide energy but are needed Types: – Macrominerals (large amounts) – Trace minerals (small amounts) Sources – foods rich in potassium, chloride, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus and sulfur

8. .....WATER..... Removes dangerous toxins from your body – Air, food and chemicals, etc… Carries oxygen and nutrients to cells Transparent, odourless, tasteless liquid 80% of body is water One type of water Sources – Fruit, vegetables and other liquids

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