1. Nutritional Nutrients Kassie Smith Alyson Kailly Computers 8

2. VITAMINS Definition: group of organic substances essential for normal metabolism Types: –A–A –B–B –C–C –D–D Vitamin A helps you see at night Vitamin B helps your body make protein and energy Vitamin C helps you heal of you get cut Vitamin D helps your bones get stronger Water-saleable vitamins aren't stored as much Sources: – Fruits,dairy,meats,ect…

3. MINERALS Definition: help body grow, develop, stay healthy Types: – Macro minerals – Trace minerals – Calcium – Iron – Zinc Calcium builds strong bones Scientist aren’t sure how much you need a day Iron transports oxygen through blood stream Sources: – Dairy, veggies, fruit, meat, ect…

4. WATER Definition: transparent, odourless, tasteless liquid any fluid you drink will contain water Every cell depends on water to survive Cant survive more than a few days without it Makes up more than half your body weight Dehydration can make you sick Has no calories Without it your body would stop working Water is the main ingredient In sweating Sources – Fruit,veggies,meats,beverages,ect…

5. CARBOHYDRATES Definition: group of compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen can be broken down to give the body energy Types: – Complex – Simple – High glycemic – Low glycemic – Refined – Unrefined Complex aren't as easy to digest as Simple High glycemic carbs raise blood sugar levels fast Refined carbs are not altered to increase shelf life Sources: – Dairy,grains,fruits,veggies,etc……

6. FATS Definition: food source of energy Types: – Saturated – Unsaturated – Trans fats Provide energy Keep body warm Protect vital organs from impact Needed for absorption of fat-soluble vitamins Men need 90g of fat per day Women need 65g of fat per day Sources: – Oils, dairy, meats, processed foods, etc……

7. PROTEIN Definition: nitrogenous organic compounds full of large molecules composed of long chains of amino acids. Types: – Complete – Incomplete Build and repair body tissues Make enzmes,hormones and other substances for the body Regulates water balancing, transporting nutrients, and making muscles contract Resists disease Prevents fatigued by producing stamina and energy Sources: – Meats,dairys,veggies,ect…

8. FIBRE Definition: source of nutrients Types: – Soluble – Insoluble Help digestion Prevents diseases Helps delays absorption of sugar into blood stream Resists starches along with inulin Sources: – Grains,fruits,veggies,ect…

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