2. By: Lael Ross Computers 8

3. Carbohydrates Fuel that your body uses for energy Carbohydrate: one of several substances such as sugar or starch Complex -bread, crackers, pasta, and rice Simple -white sugar, fruits, milk 45-65% of your total daily calories come from carbohydrates. the major source of energy

4. Fats Fuels the body and helps absorb vitamins Unsaturated fats -olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, albacore tuna, and salmon. Saturated fats -butter, cheese, and all milk except skim. Trans fats - margarine, baked goods, fried foods it should make up no more than 30% of our daily intake 1 gram= 9 calories of energy

5. Protein Protein: one of the many substances that is necessary for the body to grow and be strong Complete - animal sources, such as meat and milk Incomplete - vegetables Sources: beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, seeds, and legumes 1 gram= 4 calories

6. Fibre Fibre has no calories One meal should consist of 2.5 to 4.9 grams of fibre Found in most healthy foods Types: - Soluble - Insoluble - Acacia Sources: plants, fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes

7. Vitamins  Makes you strong and healthy  Vitamin A- helps with your eyesight - orange fruits and vegetables  Vitamin B- helps make energy for your body - green vegetables  Vitamin C- helps you heal - fruits and veggies, citrus fruits  Vitamin D- helps you have strong bones - milk, eggs  Vitamin E- protects your lungs from polluted air -grains, wheat, legumes

8. Minerals Helps your body grow certain substances necessary for the maintenance of life and good health. Minerals are a good source of iron Macro minerals Trace minerals Calcium- keeps your bones strong - dairy products Iron- transports oxygen from your lungs to the rest of your body. - meat

9. Water Without water your body wouldn’t work properly Makes up most of your body weight Every food contains some water 70% of the human body is water Water is composed of Hydrogen and Oxygen the average person needs to drink six to eight cups of water daily Types: - Salt water - Fresh water

10. Bibliography Websites: http://kidshealth.org http://www.hsph.harvard.edu http://en.wikipedia.org http://dictionary.reference.com http://www.elginpk.com http://www.epa.gov http://www.bidness.com