Nutrition & health

By: Melyssa Liang & Coco Zheng

Vitamin

Makes body works properly Thirteen types Contribute for:

-human growth

- metabolism

- develop

- immune system

Type:

- Fat soluble ( A, D, E, K )

- Water soluble ( B, C )

Vit A: -refers fat, improve eyesight, fight off virus, physiological activities

-found in: carrots, kale, spinach, melons, beef, sweet potatoes , peppers

Vit C: -protect cells, Improve iron absorption, regenerate

-found in: papaya, pineapple, oranges, kale, strawberries, broccoli

Vit D: - regulation bone health, muscle health, immune response, insulin, blood sugar, calcium, phosphorus metabolism

- found in: salmon, sardines, milk, mushrooms, egg

Vit E:

-Protect skin, prevent cell, protect cancer

-found in: Sunflower Seeds, almonds, papaya, spinach, bell pepper

Vit B:

-growth, develop, body health

- potatoes, bananas, beans, seeds, nuts, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, spinach, fortified cereals.

Vit K:

-blood clot normally, protect bones, protect liver

-found in: Collard Greens, spinach, Brussels sprouts, kale

Mineral

help body growth, develop, stay health

Types:

- Marco Mineral

- Micro Mineral

- Trace element

Marco Calcium: making bones and teeth, Helps nerves and muscles

In: Chinese cabbage, kale, collard greens etc….

Chloride: keeping right amounts of water

In: Salt, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese etc….

Phosphorus: storing energy from food

In: milk, cheese, yogurt, fish, egg etc….

Potassium: Helps nerves, muscles function

In: Banana, orange, dried fruit, veggies etc….

Sodium: keeping right amounts of water

In: Celery, beets, milk etc….

Magnesium: making bones and teeth

In: Nuts, bran cereal, seafood

Trace

Copper: protect cells, making bone and red blood cells

In: Shellfish, chocolate, mushroom etc…. Fluoride: making bones and teeth

In: Saltwater fish, tea etc…. Iodine: thyroid gland to function properly

In: Seafood, drink water etc…. Iron: Helps red blood cells deliver oxygen, helps muscles

In: Red meat, tuna, salmon, egg etc…. Selenium: protect cells, thyroid gland to function properly

In: Brazil nuts, fish, shell fish etc…. Zinc: healthy skin, healing wounds, body fight off illnesses

In: Red meat, Legumes

Water (H2O )

A colorless and odorless liquid made up of molecules

Containing hydrogen and oxygen

About 60 to 70 percent of water in human body

Human brain is about 85% water

Bones are between 10 to 15% water

Keeps its temperature normal.

Cushion and lubricate joints.

Protects spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.

Gets rid of wastes

Can get some water through the foods you eat

Broth soups and other foods that are 85% to 95% water such as celery, tomatoes, oranges, and melons.

Fat

What it does

- Source of energy

- Into the solid state at room temperature.

Physiological functions

-Provide Fatty acid

-Maintain body temperature

Food sources

-The extrarectal containing fat mass were lower

-Higher protein content

Fat

What it does

- Source of energy

- Into the solid state at room temperature.

Physiological functions

-Provide Fatty acid

-Maintain body temperature

Food sources

-The extrarectal containing fat mass were lower

-Higher protein content

Protein

Carbohydrates, the main physiological functions

-Conservation of protein

-Enhanced bowel function

-Provide Dietary fiber

Health effects

-Resulting in dizziness

Protein

Metabolic absorption

-Digestion and absorption in the intestines

-70g or so of protein a day into the digestive system

Overexpression

-Cholesterol

-Osteoporosis.

Deficiency

-Anemia

-Malnutrition

Carbs

Basic classification

- Disaccharide

- Oligosaccharides

- Glycoprotein

- Glycolipid

Physiological functions

- The regulation of fat metabolism

- Dietary fiber

- Conservation of protein

Bibliography

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html#

http://www.girlshealth.gov/nutrition/basics/minerals.cfm

http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=106

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/water.html

http://www.faqs.org/nutrition/Smi-Z/Water.html

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