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Nutrition

By: Jesse and Will

Help body grow and stay healthy Used to make hormones and maintain

steady heartbeat Used to build strong bones and transmit

nerve impulses Needed for body to run properly and stay

strong Help build teeth

Mineral Facts

Macro minerals and micro or trace minerals

Macro means large in Greek Calcium, phosphorus, magnesium,

sodium, potassium, chloride, and sulfur are macro minerals

Trace minerals are: iron, manganese, copper, iodine, zinc, cobalt, fluoride, and selenium

Types of Minerals

Dairy products : milk, cheddar cheese, yogurt, swiss cheese, tofu

Greens : like green beans, spinach, artichokes Liquids : tomato juice, water, tea, vegetable oils, and

milk Meats : liver, turkey(dark meat), lean ground beef, lean

sirloin steak Seafood : clams, oysters, crab, shrimp, halibut, sardines

Foods that have Minerals

Organic molecules body needs to maintain normal growth and activity

Without vitamins, many body functions could not work

Some are stored in body for use later in time Stay inside fat cells in body

Vitamin Facts

Vitamin A- Vitamin B-: B1,B2,B6,B12,niacin,folic

acid,biotin Vitamin C Vitamin D Vitamin E Vitamin K

Types of Vitamins

A-improves eyesight B-creates red blood cells C-strengthens gums and muscles D-strengthens bones and teeth E-also helps red blood cells K-helps make normal blood clotting

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Vitamin Functions

Body needs water to function properly Water comes from foods like fruits and

veggies Better for warm days and sports Makes up more than half of body weight Water is main ingredient for sweat

Water

Major source of energy Most foods contain carbohydrates Break down into simple sugars Simple and Complex

Carbohydrates

Simple Also called simple sugars Found in refined sugarsFound in fruit and milk

ComplexAlso called starchesInclude grain products

Carbohydrates

Protein In many foods Builds, maintains, and replaces body

tissues Your muscles, organs, and immune system

are made mostly of protein Your body uses the protein to make specialized

molecules for specific jobs Does work like moving your legs, moving your

lungs, and protecting you from disease Helps your body repair and make new cells

Protein Best sources

Beef Poultry Fish Eggs Dairy products Nuts Seeds

An important part of a healthy diet Some are better than others Little kids need fat in their diets for brain

and nervous system development Foods with fats include

NutsOilsButterMeats like beef

Fats

Unsaturated fats Found in plant foods and fish May be good for heart health Found in olive oil, peanut oil, canola oil, albacore tuna, and salmon

Saturated fats Found in meat and other animal products, such as butter, cheese,

and milk In palm and coconut oils, which are often used in commercial baked

goods Too much can increase the risk of heart disease

Trans fats Found in margarine, especially the sticks Certain foods that you buy at the store Snack foods, baked goods, and fried foods Can increase the risk of heart disease

Fats