NutritionBy Frank Hung

Carbohydrate

• Provide energy for humans and animals• Cellulose which make up many plant

structures.• 2 types - simple (starches) - complex (sugars)Found in :bread, nuts ,chocolate donuts, seeds, rice, milk

Fats• Provides essential fatty acids and energy.• Helps your body absorb Vitamins A, D and E.• 4type- Polyunsaturated fatty acids ex:(vegetable oils)- Monounsaturated fatty acids ex:(olive oil)- Saturated fatty acids ex:(coconut) - Trans fatty acids ex:(beef , fish)

Protein

• 0.8 grams for every kilogram your weight everyday

• Every cell in human body contains protein• Found in - Meat , egg, nuts, and seeds• 2 type - Complete proteins (meat)- Incomplete proteins (vegetables)

Fibre

• Important to living things, holding tissues together.

• 4 typesVegetable fibresWood fibresAnimal fibres Mineral fibresFound in: fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes

Vitamins

• Boost the immune system Two types : fat soluble water soluble• Found in: milk, eggs, liver, carrots, sweet potatoes,

pumpkin, peaches, papayas, mangos, red berries, and kiwi

Minerals

• Making hormones and regulating your heartbeat.

• Two types: macro minerals trace mineralsFound in: broccoli, green beans, tomato juice, tofu, clams, shrimp, beef liver

Water

• Need for survive • Functions: remove wastes, serves as a

lubricant, cellular respiration, fluid volume, maintains normal body temps and acts as a coolant.

• Found in: water

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