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Nutrients

Nutrients. By: Rhys. Carbohydrates. Main source of energy Two main types simple (sugars) complex (starches) Should make up 60% of diet Foods: Breads, rice, pasta, vegetables and fruits etc. Fats. Important for diet Two types Saturated fats Trans fat

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Nutrients

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  1. Nutrients By: Rhys

  2. Carbohydrates • Main source of energy • Two main types • simple (sugars) • complex (starches) • Should make up 60% of diet • Foods: • Breads, rice, pasta, vegetables and fruits etc...

  3. Fats • Important for diet • Two types • Saturated fats • Trans fat • Should make up 30% - 35% of diet • Foods that have it: • Peanuts, meat, butter, milk, and cheese etc…

  4. Protein • Builds up, maintains, and replaces tissues in your body • Two types -Egg protein -Whey protein • 40-70 grams per day • Foods that have it: beef, fish, eggs, dairy products, nuts, and legumes etc…

  5. Fibre • Helps body to flush toxins • Types: -soluble -insoluble • Average Canadian takes 14 grams day • Foods that have it: vegetables, fruits, beans and almonds etc…

  6. Vitamins • Body needs them to work properly • Types: -Vitamin D helps bones. -Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night. -Vitamin C helps your body heal -Vitamins makes protein and energy • Food that have it: • - oranges, carrots, milk, leafy green vegetables etc…

  7. Minerals (dietary) • Body needs it for body processes and developments • Examples: calcium, iron, sodium, zinc etc… • Helps body grow, develop, and stay healthy • Strengthen immune system and increase metabolism • Minerals that body needs everyday: • Calcium, iron, manganese, phosphate, molybdenum etc.. • Minerals should be small and essential quantities

  8. Water • Keep your metabolism working properly • Body is made up of mostly of water • 85% brain, 80% blood and 70% muscles is water • Drink 8-9 cups a day • Need water to survive • Helps regulate body temperature

  9. Bibliography • http://kitchenzones.com/nutrition/mineral/How-Many-Vitamins-And-Minerals-Do-I-Need-Daily.html • http://www.thefoodchart.com/dietary-minerals.php • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/protein.html • http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002468.htm • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html

  10. The End !!! Thank you for watching By: Rhys

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