Created by Joey Meffen and Matthew O’Connor

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NUTRITION

2 types:Simple (sugar)

Complex (starches)Simple Sources:

Fruits, dairies, candiesComplex Sources:

Grains

CARBOHYDRATES

Provides energySimple quick energy

Complex long energyToo much simple can cause diabetes

Complex makes you feel full

CARBOHYDRATES (CONT.)

Helps us growMany functions

Found in most foodsTravel around your body

Two types Water soluble

Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Etc...

Fat solubleVitamin A vitamin D vitamin E vitamin K

Can be store when not needed

VITAMINS

Vitamins AHelps eye sight

Found in dairy, vegetables

Vitamin BHelps generate energy

dairy, vegetables

Vitamin CProtects bones, teeth, gums

Found in citrus fruits

VITAMINS (CONT.)

Vitamin DMakes bones strongerFound in dairy products

Vitamin Ehelps lungs aids red blood cells

Grains, vegetables etc..

VITAMINS (CONT.)

2 types:Unsaturated: Good for your heart

Saturated: Raises cholesterolSources:

Unsaturated: fish, plants

Saturated: animal products, coconut/palm oil

FATS

Makes you feel fullHelps absorb vitamins

Should eat mostly unsaturatedSaturated leads to heart disease

Fats aren’t always bad

FATS (CONT.)

Help usHave lots of functions

Found in different thingsTwo types

Silicate Minerals

Non-Silicate Minerals

MINERALS

There are different mineralsCalcium

Helps your bones grow

Found In dairy products

IronTransports oxygen

Found In meats etc..

PotassiumHelps your nervous system working

Found in fruits, vegetables etc…

MINERALS (CONT.)

Zinc Fights illnesses & heals wounds

Found in seafood etc…

MagnesiumConverts blood sugar to energy

lowers high blood pressureFound in leafy vegetables etc…

MINERALS (CONT.)

Makes amino acid, maintains body2 types:

Complete: has all amino acids

Incomplete: missing some amino acidsSources:

Complete: Meats, dairies

Incomplete: Vegetables

PROTEIN

Makes hemoglobin, transports oxygenBuild cardiac muscles

Eat 1 gram per kg. you weighVegetarians can miss some proteins

Variety of protein rich veggies fix it

PROTEIN (CONT.)

2 types:Water soluble: lowers blood sugar

Insoluble: promotes bowel movementSources:

Water: oats, beans, fruits, etc.

In: plants, brans, veggiesWater can lower cholesterol

FIBRE

Makes half of your body

Need it to survive

Comes from fruits as well

Helps fight illness

Transports nutrients and oxygen

Only one type

WATER

For carbs, fats, proteins and fibres.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html#http://www.livestrong.com/article/297735-carb-counting-for-kids

/http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/protein.htmlhttp://kidshealth.org/kid/word/f/word_fiber.html

http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/fiber.htmlhttp://www.naturaltechniques.com/dietary_fiber.htm

BIBLIOGRAPHY

For vitamins, minerals and water.

http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html#

http://www.whereincity.com/medical/vitamins/

http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html

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

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/water.html

http://www.iloveindia.com/nutrition/vitamin/index.html

http://www.helpwithcooking.com/nutrition-information/guide-minerals.htm

BIBLIOGRAPHY