1. Yaay Nutrients!
By Becca Atamanchuk 

2. Carbohydrates Body breaks down into simple sugars
Body uses sugars for energy
Causes rise of blood sugar
contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.
Two types:
Simple quick bursts of energy
Complex lasting energy
Candy, Vegetables, Whole Grains, etc…

3. Fats Oils, meats, cheese, milk, margarine, etc…
Compounds made of Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon
Provides calories
Needed for brain growth
Source of about 30% of daily calories
3 types:
Unsaturated fats good 
Saturated fats bad 
Trans fats worse! 
Oils, meats, cheese, milk, margarine, etc…

4. Protein Repairs muscles, defend illnesses, etc…
One of the most plentiful bodily substances
40-70 grams needed per day
2 types:
Complete supports normal biological functions
Incomplete gives you partial amount needed
meat, eggs, dairy, nuts, seeds, etc…

5. Fibre Carbohydrates that can’t be digested
Prevents diabetes and heart disease
Help with constipation
Contains no calories
2 types:
Soluble fibre lower cholesterol
Insoluble fibre helps with constipation
fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes

6. Vitamins Many different kinds, all with different uses
Different foods contain different vitamins
Needed for a proper working body
2 types:
Fat soluble stored in fat tissues and liver
water soluble Travel through bloodstream
Dairy, fruits, animal products, vegetables, etc…

7. Minerals Chemical elements required by humans
Boost immune system, help growth development
Calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, etc…
2 kinds:
Macro gives body large amount
Trace gives body small amount
Dairy, nuts, vegetables, grains, etc…

8. Water Two parts hydrogen, one part oxygen
makes up more than half of your body weight
can't survive over about 3 days without
Helps fight off illness
Each cell depends on water
Helps digest food
Orange juice, milk, all beverages

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