NUTRITIONKatharina Schwiede

Carbohydrates Fancy word for sugar Made of hydrocarbon molecules 2 types: -Simple- Lollipop (sugar) etc. - Complex- grain (fibre) etc. Provides energy Fruits, Grain, candy etc.

Fats Source of energy 9 cal/gram 3 types:

trans fat- margarine etc. Saturated fat- animal products etc. Unsaturated fat- plant food and fish

Dietary fat helps the body grow Meat, oils, nut, dairy, etc…

Fibre Helps Growth Lowers Cholesterol adds bulk in diet provides food for bacteria to grow Soluble fibre slows down sugar into

bloodstream. Prevents heart disease Grain, veggies, fruits etc…

Protein red blood cells carry oxygen through body Muscles, organs, immune system made

with protein amino acids reuses proteins to maintain

muscles builds up; maintains; replaces tissues in

body break down the protein in food into units, Meat, Dairy, eggs

Vitamins Vitamins are natural substances Found

in: -plants -animals . The name is came from "vital amines" There are 13 types of vitamins

Types of Vitamins (Cont.)

A fight infections D builds strong bones E protect your skin K stop bleeding C helps body heal They are good for you

Minerals minerals help the body grow Transform different functions Types of minerals:-Marco -Trace Calcium- goes to bones Iron- transports oxygen to lungs Iron is in your blood

Water 60 to 70% of your body is water Loose 250 ml water everyday by

breathing! Brain, blood, bones, lungs etc.. Can’t live with out water Need water to digest (pee) Helps body temperature

Water (Cont.)

Why water is important - Trans ports oxygen - removes waste - Protects joints and muscles Fruits and Veggies Have water too

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