1. Nutrition
Kate Mason
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2. Carbohydrates Provides quick energy Builds body strength
2 types simple & complex
Simple- sugars
Complex- starches
Major source of energy
Helps the immune system
Sources: Breads, fruit, pasta, rice, etc...

3. Fats Stores food energy Helps brain develop 3 types Saturated
Un-saturated
Trans-fatty acids
Insulates & protects body
30% of calories
Sources, nuts, butter, beef, junk food…etc

4. Protein Makes & maintains muscle tissue Source of energy
Keeps skin, hair, and nails healthy
2 types:
Whey-fast digestive
Casein –slow digestive
Sources: Meat, cheese, fish, milk, egg….ect.

5. Fiber/Fibre Part of plant you can’t digest Helps you feel full
2 types: insoluble and soluble.
Prevents cancer, diabetes and heart disease
21-38g each day
Sources: Whole grain bread, fruits & veggies, etc.

6. Vitamins Help you grow & be healthy 2 types Fat soluble- stored
Water soluble-travel in blood
Sources: A,D, C, B, K, E…..ect.
D helps bones
A helps see
C heals
B makes protein & energy

7. Minerals Like Vitamins Helps bones, nerves & heartbeat 2 types
Macro- lots
Trace- little
Helps blood & fluids
Examples: Iron, Calcium, Potassium etc.
Sources: red meat, salt, dairy products etc.

8. Water Clear, colorless, odourless & tasteless
Most major source to live
Types: Everything
Sources: Everything
75% of body
Only live 3 days without

9. Bibliography http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate