1. Nutrition
Brian Cho
Computers 8

2. Gives energy and vitamins Two types Simple is short term energy
-Simple and complex
Simple is short term energy
-can be found in candy, soda
Complex is long term energy
-can be found in bread, cereals, pasta
Major source of energy for body

3. -unsaturated, saturated, trans fats
Helps body develop
Three types
-unsaturated, saturated, trans fats
Unsaturated is good for health
-found in olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, albacore tuna, salmon
Too much saturated & trans fats can raise blood cholesterol level
-found in meat, butter, cheese, milk
-found in margarine, snack, baked, fried foods
Building blocks of hormones

4. Can help lower blood cholesterol Two types of it
-soluble and insoluble
Soluble partially dissolves in water
Insoluble doesn’t dissolve, helps with constipation
Helps prevent diseases
Found in whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables
Is the indigestible part of food

5. Body uses minerals to build bones Two types Need large amount of macro
Helps body develop
Body uses minerals to build bones
Two types
-Macro and Micro
Need large amount of macro
Need small amount of micro
Can be found in
-vegetables -fruits -red meat -dairy products
Minerals have no calories

6. Contains 4 calories per gram
Helps build and replace tissues
Helps you do everyday stuff
Protein rich foods are
-Meat -Fish -Dairy Products
-Legumes (beans, tofu, etc)
Contains 4 calories per gram

7. Provides energy for body Two different types
-water soluble -fat soluble
Water soluble travel through blood stream
Fat soluble are stored in fat tissues
Found in every food

8. Helps body work properly
Decreases risk of cancer
Has no taste
Covers around 70% of Earth
Can’t survive for three days without it

9. Bibliography http://www.blurtit.com/ http://kidshealth.org/