1. By: Matthew Harrison Computers 8
NUTRITION
By: Matthew Harrison
Computers 8

2. Carbohydrates: The body’s quickest source of energy
Two types: Simple(sugar), Complex(starches)
Body breaks them down into simple sugars
Simple carbs are in: Fruit juice, candy, honey, pop, etc.
Complex carbs are in: fruits, vegetables, rice , bread, etc.

3. Fats: Important part of a healthy diet Helps develop nervous system
Helps absorb vitamins A and D
3 types of fats: Unsaturated, saturated, trans
Unsaturated fats are good for heart health
To much saturated fats increase risk of heart diseases.
Saturated fats in: Meat, Dairy, etc.
Trans fats in: Margin, Baked and fried foods, etc.
Unsaturnated fats in: Olive oil, peanut oil etc.

4. Protein: Builds, maintains, and replaces body tissue
Muscles, organs and the immune system are made mostly of protein
Two types: complete, incomplete
Sources of incomplete proteins: vegetables
Sources of complete proteins: Meat, Dairy, etc.

5. Fiber:
Fiber lowers blood cholesterol and prevents diabetes and heart disease
Two types: Soluble, Insoluble
Soluble fibers dissolve in water and lower cholesterol
Insoluble fibers help constipation
Sources are: grains, breads, fruits and vegetables, etc.

6. Water: All living things must have water to survive
Water is needed to digest food and get rid of waste
Makes more than half our body weight
Helps flush out toxins and fight illnesses
Can only live a few days without it
Not enough water is called dehydration which could lead to you becoming sick
Sources: fruits, vegetables, any liquid

7. Minerals: Help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy
Minerals build strong bones and transmit nerve impulses
Two kinds: macro minerals and trace minerals
Macro minerals include: iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium.
Trace minerals includes iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium
The top macro mineral is calcium which builds strong bones and that’s in dairy products
The top trace mineral is iron which transports oxygen which is in meat products and egg

8. Vitamins: Your body needs them to grow and develop
Two types: fat-soluble, water soluble
Water soluble are vitamin c, b1, b2, b6, b12
Fat-soluble are vitamins A,D,E,K
Fat soluble vitamins in body for a few days to 6 months
Water soluble vitamins move through the bloodstream right away
Vitamins are in :Fruits, Vegetables, Dairy, Protein, etc.

9. Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html