Morgan Woodley Julie Yang Computers 8

Carbohydrates Ideal source of energy for your body 2 types – SIMPLE (sugar) – COMPLEX(starches) Sources: fruit, diary, candy, grain products, etc… Some food causes blood level to rise quickly Blood level rises, body releases insulin Insulin moves sugar from blood to cells Body adsorbs broken carbs into bloodstream

Carbohydrates Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen make up carbs Complex carbs are more nutritious Simple cause quick energy burst Fuels everything from muscles to brain Easier to burn off then fats and proteins

Fats Major Source of Energy 3 major types -Unsaturated -Saturated -Trans Fat Sources : Plant Foods, Animal Products, etc… Part of healthy diet Should be 30% of daily calories Some kinds are good for you Keeps people full longer

Fats We need certain amount in our diet Helps develop brain and nervous system correctly Helps absorb vitamins Helps fuel body Insulate nervous system tissue Building blocks for hormones Helps body develop how it should

Proteins Improves the growth and repair of tissue types Sources: Meat products, dairy products, etc… Described to look like long necklaces Each bead is a small amino acid Amino acid make thousands of different proteins

Proteins Only 22 amino acid (in protein) is important to health Your body can make only 13 Eating protein-rich food you get the 9 Animal products are complete with the 9 You should have a variety of protein sources daily Amino acids can be reused Muscles, organs, and immune system is mostly protein

Fiber (Fibre) Helps body flush out toxins 2 types: Soluble fiber Insoluble fiber Sources: Fruits, veggies, whole grain products, etc.. Helps you feel full, and not over-eat Helps fight diseases Grains offer the most fiber Can’t be cooked out More fiber= more water

Vitamins -Found in foods we eat -Body needs it to work properly - 2 Types: Fat Soluble (Stored in Fat Tissues in body and liver) Ex. Vit. A,D,E,K Water Soluble (Doesn’t get stored) Ex. Vit. B,C -Able to get vitamins from foods -Comes out of urines if not used -Get assortment of vitamins from eating

Vitamins (cont.) Vitamin A -Helps to see colors, fight infections -Great for night vision Sources: Vegetables, Fruits, Dairy Products fortified with Vitamin A, and liver Vitamin B -Makes energy, set free when needs it -Makes red blood cells, carries oxygen Sources: Grains, Seafood, Dairy Products, and Meat alternitaves Vitamin C -Keeps body tissues -Helps to heal, resist infections Sources: Fruits and Vegetables

Vitamins (cont.) Vitamin D -Forming strong teeth, bones -Helps absorb the amount of calcium Sources: Dairy products fortified, grain fortified, egg yolks, liver Vitamin E -Protects cells, tissues from damage -Important for health of red blood cells Sources: Grains, Vegetables, Nuts Vitamins K -Did clotting -Stop bleeding by sticking on surface of cut Sources: Dairy Products, Vegetables, Soybean Oil

Minerals -Boost Immune System -Supports normal growth, help cells, organs -Types of Minerals: Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Zinc -2 Kinds of Minerals Macro Minerals (Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur.) Trace Minerals (Iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium.)

Minerals (cont.) Calcium -Builds strong bones, teeth -Osteoporosis causes bones to break easily. Sources: Dairy products, vegetables, soy foods Iron -Helps red blood cells carry oxygen Sources: Meat alternatives, vegetables, grain products and soy foods Magnesium -Helps muscles, nerves function -Helps create energy, make proteins Sources: Grains, vegetables, Chocolate

Minerals (cont.) Phosphorus -Form healthy bones, teeth -Part of every cell membrane Sources: Dairy products, Meat alternatives, Most foods Potassium -Helps muscle, nervous system function -Maintain water in blood, body tissues Sources: Vegetables, fruits, beans Zinc -Important for growth, healing, immunity Sources: Dairy products, grains, meat alternatives, sea foods, soy foods

Water -Keeps body working -Makes up half of human’s weight -Blood contain lots of water -Carries oxygen to all cells -Needed for digestive juices -Main ingredient in perspiration-sweat -Contains no calories -Transport nutrients throughout body Dehydration -Body doesn’t have enough water -Constantly loose water -Keep you from being fast, sharp Lymph -fluid, part of immune system -Fights off illness

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