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Effects of Energy Bars on the Body: Nutritional Comparison and Vitamin Content

Explore the impact of energy bars on health and fitness, examining nutrients like Vitamin A, B, C, iron, and more. Compare popular bars like PowerBar, Balance Bar, and Cliff Bar to everyday snacks. Discover the benefits and drawbacks of incorporating energy bars into your diet.

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Effects of Energy Bars on the Body: Nutritional Comparison and Vitamin Content

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  1. ENERGY BARS AND THEIR EFFECTS ON THE BODY Presentation By: Brian Chisholm Matthew LaPaglia Andrea Nicoletti Sabina Warren Seth White

  2. ENERGY BARS TESTED: POWERBAR BALANCE BAR HARVEST POWERBAR CLIFF BAR

  3. - A VITAMIN Refers to all compounds having the biological activity of Retinol. VITAMIN A B-CAROTENE Other Caratenoids can be split to provide Retinol; Caretenoids are spilt by enzymes in the small intestines.

  4. C - VITAMIN (Asorbic Acid) Asorbic Acid is necessary for the production of Collagen, which is the substance that gives structure to muscles, blood vessels, bones and cartilage.

  5. B - The VITAMIN GROUP Thimanin (Vitamin B-1) Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Niacin (Vitamin B-3) Pantothenic (Vitamin B-5) Vitamin B-6 Biotin (Vitamin B-8) Vitamin B-12

  6. THIAMIN NIACIN & (VITAMIN B-1) (VITAMIN B-3) THIAMIN MOECULE STRUCURE NIACIN: Aids in release of energy from foods Helps maintain healthy skin, nerves & digestive system

  7. Pantothenic Acid(Vitamin B-5) Pantothenic acid is released from food by a series of enzyme reactions in the small intestines. It is then absorbed into the circulatory system and transported to tissues.

  8. Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) & Biotin (vitamin B-8) Riboflavin aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates Essential for production of red blood cells Aids health of skin and eyes Biotin is absorbed, unchanged, in the small intestines It is distributed to all tissues, which is important to the metabolism of protein, fats and carbohydrates.

  9. Vitamin B-6 & Vitamin B-12 Vitamin B-6 helps to metabolize Protein Helps to maintain brain function and Nervous System Also helps to form red blood cells Vitamin B12 is a complex Coenzyme whose approximate General formula is: C61-64 H84-90 N14 O13-14 PCo

  10. IRON TRANSPORTS OXYGEN, THROUGH HEMOGLOBIN, TO ALL BODY TISSUES CALCIUM BUILDS AND MAINTAINS STRONG BONES AND TEETH AND HELPS TO REGULATE HEART BEAT AND MUSCLE CONTRACTIONS

  11. MAGNESIUM NECESSARY FOR PROTIEN SYNTHESIS, IT HELPS TO STABLIZE NERVE FUNCTION AND RELAXES HEART MUSCLES SODIUM CONTROLS THE BODY’S WATER BALANCE AND MAINTAINS NORMAL HEART RHYTHM

  12. VITAMIN A: 0 % MAGNESIUM: 15% VITAMIN C: 100 % CALCIUM: 15% VITAMIN B6: 50 % IRON: 35% THIAMIN: 50% SODIUM: 90 mg NIACIN: 50 % PANTOTHENIC ACID: 50 %

  13. VITAMIN A: 50 % MAGNESIUM: 35% VITAMIN C: 100% CALCIUM: 30% VITAMIN B6: 30 % IRON: 35 % THIAMIN: 40% SODIUM: 90 mg NIACIN: 45% PANTOTHENIC ACID: 20%

  14. VITAMIN A: 0% MAGNESIUM: 35% VITAMIN C: 100% CALCIUM: 30% VITAMIN B6: 100% IRON: 35% THIAMIN: 100% SODIUM: 90 mg NIACIN: 100% PANTATHENIC ACID: 100%

  15. VITAMIN A: 30% VITAMIN C:100% VITAMIN B6: 20% THIAMIN: 25% NIACIN: 15% PANTOTHENIC ACID: 20% MAGNESIUM: 25% CALCIUM: 25% IRON: 30% SODIUM: 170 mg

  16. Comparing Nutritional Bars To Everyday Junk Food Balance Bar Power Bar Cliff Bar Fig Newton Butter Finger Serving Size (g) 50 65 68 57 59 Total Calories 200 230 240 210 270 Fat Calories 50 20 35 40 90 Percent Fat (%) 25 8 15 19 33 Total Fat (g) 6 2 4 4.5 11 Saturated Fat (g) 3 0.5 0.5 1 5 Cholesterol (mg) 5 0 0 0 0 Sodium (mg) 150 90 170 220 130 Vit. A (%DV) 50 0 25 0 0 Vit. C (%DV) 100 100 100 0 0 Calcium (%DV) 8 30 4 4 0 Iron (%DV) 20 35 10 10 2

  17. Our Bar of Choice Is…….

  18. PowerBar!!!

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