1. Nutrition By Amy Wu Computers 8 A

2. Carbohydrates - Plays major role in immune system - Simple- Sugar, chocolate - Complex- banana, brown rice - Provides energy for body - Produces Calories -Stores chemical energy BROWN RICE AND BANANA CHOCOLATE

3. FATS Cushions body Keeps body at an even temperature Chemically active cell membranes Without- nothing works Sources-French Fries Cushions organs FAT FOOD

4. PROTEIN Resists diseases Sources-Bacon, dairy Whey, Casein Makes up most body structure Replace tissues Carries oxygen around body Two types- Complete, incomplete

5. FIBRE Cleans gut by removing dead cells Fights diseases Keeps digestive system healthy Makes you feel full, eat less Soluble- oatmeal Insoluble- vegetables, fruits Ex. Two types- cellulose, gum Oatmeal

6. Vitamins Supports energy, vision, bones Sources- Carrots, milk, cheese, spinach Only animal fat has 13 vitamins, 2 types Water Soluble- Vitamin C, Fat Soluble- Vitamin A Helps keep body disease-free

7. Minerals Elements needed living organisms Sources- bread, milk, fruits Vital to health Too much- leads to illness Too little- leads to health problem 13 main types

8. Water Most important resource Covers 71 % Earth 80 % of body Using water over and over Too little dehydration Too much intoxication

9. Bibliography http://www.factsaboutvitamins.net/ www.wikipedia.com http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5 378738/351753-main_Full.jpghttp://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/5 378738/351753-main_Full.jpg http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/nutritione ssentials/vitaminsandminerals/http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/healthydiet/nutritione ssentials/vitaminsandminerals/ http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8J_KTZw3Gk/SJtkHX - 5vmI/AAAAAAAAAIY/SzPI7k4Emcw/s320/table+s alt.jpghttp://4.bp.blogspot.com/_v8J_KTZw3Gk/SJtkHX - 5vmI/AAAAAAAAAIY/SzPI7k4Emcw/s320/table+s alt.jpg http://www.allaboutwater.org/water-facts.html http://new.wavlist.com/soundfx/023/index.html http://www.jonco48.com/blog/water.jpg LAUREN FISHER