Nutrition By Jacob Lacate
Carbohydrates Provides energy 2 types Contains sugar Simple (sugar) Complex(starch) Contains sugar contains carbon, oxygen and hydrogen. Sources: fruit, grains, honey, sugar, corn, and wine and beer.
Fats helps brain function correctly 3 types Helps you grow unsaturated Saturated Trans fats Helps you grow Sources: nuts, oils, butter, and meats
Proteins Build muscles 2 types Helps move your legs, and your lungs Complete (animal sources) Incomplete (Vegetable) Helps move your legs, and your lungs protects you from diseases beef, poultry, fish, dairy, nuts, and legumes
Fibre keeps digestive system functioning properly 2 types Soluble (dissolves) Insoluble (not dissolves) fiber can help lower blood cholesterol sources: fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes
Vitamins Helps you grow and develop 2 types fat soluble Water soluble Vitamins A, D, E, and K = fat-soluble vitamins. Water soluble vitamins travel through your bloodstream. sources: fruits, veggies
Minerals helps grow, develop, and stay healthy 2 types Marco Trace Helps build strong bones Helps build strong, healthy teeth sources: fruits and veggies
Water water helps cool off your body No types Water is essential for digesting food water is usually found in every food
Bibliography Carbohydrates http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/food/carbohydrates.htm http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_carbos.html Fats http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html# http://www.ehow.com/info_7931309_fat-kids.html Proteins http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/protein/index.html Fibre http://fibrefacts.com/children_and_fibre.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html Vitamins http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html# http://www.livestrong.com/article/206223-vitamin-facts-for-kids/ Minerals http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html# http://www.livestrong.com/article/232375-vitamin-mineral-information-for-kids/ Water http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/water.html http://www.njawwa.org/kidsweb/waterfacts/waterfacts.htm