NutrientsBy: Rhys

Carbohydrates

• Main source of energy• Two main types • simple (sugars)• complex (starches)• Should make up 60% of diet• Foods:• Breads, rice, pasta, vegetables and fruits etc...

Fats

• Important for diet• Two types• Saturated fats• Trans fat • Should make up 30% - 35% of diet• Foods that have it:• Peanuts, meat, butter, milk, and cheese

etc…

Protein

• Builds up, maintains, and replaces tissues in your body

• Two types -Egg protein -Whey protein • 40-70 grams per day• Foods that have it: beef, fish, eggs, dairy

products, nuts, and legumes etc…

Fibre

• Helps body to flush toxins• Types:-soluble -insoluble• Average Canadian takes 14 grams day • Foods that have it: vegetables, fruits, beans

and almonds etc…

Vitamins

• Body needs them to work properly• Types:-Vitamin D helps bones.-Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night.-Vitamin C helps your body heal -Vitamins makes protein and energy• Food that have it:• - oranges, carrots, milk, leafy green vegetables

etc…

Minerals (dietary)

• Body needs it for body processes and developments• Examples: calcium, iron, sodium, zinc etc… • Helps body grow, develop, and stay healthy• Strengthen immune system and increase

metabolism• Minerals that body needs everyday:• Calcium, iron, manganese, phosphate, molybdenum

etc..• Minerals should be small and essential quantities

Water

• Keep your metabolism working properly• Body is made up of mostly of water- 85% brain, 80% blood and 70% muscles is

water • Drink 8-9 cups a day• Need water to survive• Helps regulate body temperature

Bibliography

• http://kitchenzones.com/nutrition/mineral/How-Many-Vitamins-And-Minerals-Do-I-Need-Daily.html

• http://www.thefoodchart.com/dietary-minerals.php

• http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/protein.html

• http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html

• http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html

• http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002468.htm

• http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html

The End !!!

By: Rhys

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