1. Jaana Parsons Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates  Provides energy  Provide the body with fuel it needs  Regulates blood glucose  Flavours and sweetens  Broken down slowly in our body  Two types -simple (sugars) -complex (starches)  Carbs are in… -grains, fruits, veggies, etc…

3. Fats  Provides energy  Maintains healthy skin/hair  Fatty acids are essential nutrients  Essential fatty acids in our foods is key to optimal health  Three types -Unsaturated (Good) -Saturated (Bad)  Fats are in… -Spreads, fast foods, baked goods, etc.

4. Protein  Maintains body structure  Creates cell attachment  Stores energy  The human body is about 45% protein  Two types -Complete (Amino acids) -Incomplete (No amino acids)  Protein is in… -Meat, cheese, beans, etc…

5. Fibre  Reduces blood sugar  Lowers total cholesterol  Not fibrous  Forms a gel when mixed with liquid  Two types of fibre… -Soluble (Moves bulk) -Insoluble (Does not move bulk)  Fibre is in… -Fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds, etc…

6. Vitamins  Maintains healthy teeth  Forms red blood cells  No particular type of drinking water  Organic compound  Two types -Fat soluble (A, D, E, K) -Water soluble (B, C)  Vitamins are in… - Meat, Veggies, Dairy, etc…

7. Dietary Minerals  Maintains tooth enamel  Metabolizes sugar  Chemical elements  Primary minerals  Minerals are in… -Fruits, nuts/seeds, veggies, etc…  2 Types -Major (Need) -Minor (Sort of need)

8. Water  Regulates body temperature  Maintains body muscle tone  Half of world's wetlands have been lost since 1900  Main fluid of body  Only one type of drinking water  Water is in… -Garlic -Grapefruit -Peppermint

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