Food for Thought By: Sophia & Saadia Computers 8 Period 1 By: Sophia & Saadia Computers 8 Period 1

Water Carries oxygen & removes toxins Carries oxygen & removes toxins Cushions joints Cushions joints Regularizes metabolism Regularizes metabolism Found in all foods and drinks Found in all foods and drinks Sources: tomatoes, zucchini, peaches, etc. Sources: tomatoes, zucchini, peaches, etc. 7 glasses needed daily 7 glasses needed daily 70% of body 70% of body

Carbohydrates Body’s source of energy Body’s source of energy Lowers blood cholesterol Lowers blood cholesterol Essential for colon health Essential for colon health 2 main types: Simple < Sugar, saturated fats, etc. 2 main types: Simple < Sugar, saturated fats, etc. Complex < Grains, red meat, fruit, etc. Complex < Grains, red meat, fruit, etc. 4 calories per gram 4 calories per gram Stored in blood, kidney & liver Stored in blood, kidney & liver

Fibre Indigested & unabsorbed carbs Indigested & unabsorbed carbs Decreases blood cholesterol levels Decreases blood cholesterol levels Normalizes bowel movements Normalizes bowel movements 2 main types: Insoluble= Control/balance PH acids 2 main types: Insoluble= Control/balance PH acids Soluble = Bind with fatty acids Soluble = Bind with fatty acids Defends body against diseases (colon cancer) Defends body against diseases (colon cancer) Sources: Leafy greens, beans, fruit skins Sources: Leafy greens, beans, fruit skins

Proteins One of the most essential nutrients One of the most essential nutrients Contributes to blood clotting Contributes to blood clotting Groups of amino acids Groups of amino acids Essential in metabolism development Essential in metabolism development 2 main types: 2 main types: Complete < Meat/ Poultry sourced Complete < Meat/ Poultry sourced Incomplete < Plant sourced Incomplete < Plant sourced Sources: Beans, dairy, fish, grains, etc. Sources: Beans, dairy, fish, grains, etc.

Fats Supports brain Supports brain Essential for hormones & immunity Essential for hormones & immunity Main types: Unsaturated < Healthiest option; from plants, Main types: Unsaturated < Healthiest option; from plants, liquid at room temperature liquid at room temperature Trans < Raises cholesterol; more hydrogenated Trans < Raises cholesterol; more hydrogenated Saturated < Negative health impacts; solid at room temperature/ fairly stable Saturated < Negative health impacts; solid at room temperature/ fairly stable 30% of our daily calories 30% of our daily calories Makes up about 14% of human body Makes up about 14% of human body

Vitamins Essential substances found in food Essential substances found in food Reduce infections Reduce infections Aid metabolism Aid metabolism 2 main categories: Fat soluble < A, K, E, D 2 main categories: Fat soluble < A, K, E, D Water soluble < B Complex, C Water soluble < B Complex, C Sources: Milk, whole grains, nuts, etc. Sources: Milk, whole grains, nuts, etc. In the form of capsules, tablets, liquids. In the form of capsules, tablets, liquids.

Minerals Fuel for our body Fuel for our body Helps body grow and develop Helps body grow and develop 2 main types: Macro < Macro < Calcium, Magnesium, Chloride, Phosphorus, etc. Trace < Trace < Iron, Zinc, Iodine, Manganese, Copper, etc. Sources: Leafy greens, fruit, seafood, etc. Sources: Leafy greens, fruit, seafood, etc. 16 most essential ones 16 most essential ones

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