Chanel Sargeant

HASE 8Block A

CARBOHYDRATES• Body’s main source of energy • Fuels Muscles and brain • Two different types of carbs: Simple, Complex • Simple – are sugars and unhealthy • Complex – are vitamins and nutritious • Makes up 60% of diet Sources: Sugar, Starch, Bread

FATS• Transports oxygen throughout body

• Active parts of membranes

• Fats protect you from cancer

• Women should have 23% or less body fat

• Men should have 18% or less body fat

• With out it nothing would function

Sources : Dairy, Meat

PROTEIN• Creates protein molecules • Each molecule has a specific job• Makes up your body structure Helps body…… - Repair muscle - Grow tissue - Defend against infections - Regulate hormone level • Made up of Amino Acids • Most is burned as a calorie Sources : Meats, Eggs, Dairy etc.

FIBER• Helps digestive track • Keeps blood pressure healthy • Keeps blood sugar levels stable • Two groups ( insoluble, soluble ) • Both are healthy • For children you need 15g a day • For adults you need 25g a day

Sources : Bran

VITAMINS• 13 different types that are essential for humans • Grouped as water-soluble and fat-soluble • A,B,C,D, E and K are examples • Most have a chemical and letter name • Help maintain regular body function • Need to obtain from food sources

Sources: Pills, Fruits, Vegetables

MINERALS• Keeps teeth and bones strong • Helps nerve function • Cant make minerals in your own body • Food supply's minerals • Types - Calcium , Iron, Potassium, Selenium, Sodium,

Zinc • Two categories – macro minerals, trace minerals

Sources: Milk, Cheese, Yogurt, Salmon

WATER• Only live without water for a week • On average we use 80-100 gallons a day • Effects body’s food and function • Keeps heart healthy • Gives energy • Healthy skin • Decreases cancer risk

Sources: water, ice, fruit, vegetables etc.

BIBLIOGRAPHY• http://www.leancuisine.ca/en/NutritionWellness/Nutrition/T

he_facts_about_carbohydrates.htm

• http://www.treelight.com/health/nutrition/FatFacts.html • http://www.brianmac.co.uk/fat.htm • http://www.kelloggs.co.uk/health/lifestyle/nutrition/

fibre.aspx • http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy890 • http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/

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