Nutrition Brian Cho Computers 8

Gives energy and vitamins Two types Simple is short term energy -Simple and complex Simple is short term energy -can be found in candy, soda Complex is long term energy -can be found in bread, cereals, pasta Major source of energy for body

-unsaturated, saturated, trans fats Helps body develop Three types -unsaturated, saturated, trans fats Unsaturated is good for health -found in olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, albacore tuna, salmon Too much saturated & trans fats can raise blood cholesterol level -found in meat, butter, cheese, milk -found in margarine, snack, baked, fried foods Building blocks of hormones

Can help lower blood cholesterol Two types of it -soluble and insoluble Soluble partially dissolves in water Insoluble doesn’t dissolve, helps with constipation Helps prevent diseases Found in whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables Is the indigestible part of food

Body uses minerals to build bones Two types Need large amount of macro Helps body develop Body uses minerals to build bones Two types -Macro and Micro Need large amount of macro Need small amount of micro Can be found in -vegetables -fruits -red meat -dairy products Minerals have no calories

Contains 4 calories per gram Helps build and replace tissues Helps you do everyday stuff Protein rich foods are -Meat -Fish -Dairy Products -Legumes (beans, tofu, etc) Contains 4 calories per gram

Provides energy for body Two different types -water soluble -fat soluble Water soluble travel through blood stream Fat soluble are stored in fat tissues Found in every food

Helps body work properly Decreases risk of cancer Has no taste Covers around 70% of Earth Can’t survive for three days without it

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