NUTRITIONBy: Reece Tomkow

Blk: 4Mr. Worsely

Carbohydrates

Most source important energy for body Two types

- Simple (sugars short energy) - Complex (starches long energy) 4 cals per gram of carbs Primary source of energy Complex food : Crackers, pasta, rice, etc Simple foods: Milk, fruits, vitamins, etc

Fats

Stores energy for later use Types ( Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans ) Building block for hormones 30% of daily cal from fat Foods: Meats, Fish, Oils, etc

Protein

Builds, Replaces, Maintains tissues Types ( Complete, Incomplete ) Breaks down into Amino Acids Found in almost every living cells Food: Milk, meats, etc

Fiber

Prevents bowl problems Types ( Soluble, Insoluble ) Most plant sources contain both types Different fiber used for different things Foods: Dried beans, Split peas, Lentils,

etc

Vitamins

Required for growth, energy, and health Types ( A, B, C, D, E, F ) Without, couldn’t survive life Needed to make enzymes and hormones Foods: Poultry, Fish, Broccoli

Minerals

Help grow, develop, health Types ( Macominerals, trace ) Body made up of 4-5% Used to perform different functions Foods: Beef, Bananas, Dairy

Water

Required for all chemical reactions Moves nutrients around body Removes waste 70% of body is water Healthy people drink 3 gallons Foods: juicy fruit, juicy vegetables

Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html http://www.healthlinkbc.ca/kb/content/special/aa160619.html http://www.livestrong.com/article/289097-what-types-of-foods-contain-trans-fat/ http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_protein_do_for_your_body http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/hsmrs/Montana/FiberFoodsList.pdf http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Functions_of_fibre_in_the_bodyv http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/fiber.html http://www.facts-about-metabolism.com/general-information-about-vitaminsinteres

tinginformation-toconsider.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html http://www.carlsonlabs.com/t-vitamin-and-mineral-facts.aspx http://www.google.ca/#hl=en&gs_nf=1&cp=11&gs_id=16&xhr=t&q=water+for+

kids&pf=p&sclient=psy-ab&oq=water+for+k&aq=0&aqi=g4&aql=&gs_l=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=8eb1382e9424a00d&biw=1280&bih=843