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Essential nutrients By Lydia Doyon computers 8

Essential nutrients By Lydia Doyon computers 8. Food YOU need !. Carbohydrates. Source of energy Made into sugar, then flows through bloodstream Produces insulin Too much can lead to obesity Two types: Simple (sugars) Complex (Starches) Examples:

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Essential nutrients By Lydia Doyon computers 8

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  1. Essential nutrientsBy Lydia Doyoncomputers 8 Food YOU need !

  2. Carbohydrates Source of energy Made into sugar, then flows through bloodstream Produces insulin Too much can lead to obesity Two types: Simple (sugars) Complex (Starches) Examples: Dairy, fruits, vegetables, wheat, sugar etc.…

  3. Fats Protects vital organs in our bodies Provides energy Adds taste and texture Not all fat is bad Three types: Saturated (Elevate cholesterol) Unsaturated (Good for heart) Trans (unnatural fats) Examples: Meats, nuts, oils and vegetables

  4. Proteins Builds tissue in body Immune system is mostly protein Every cell contains protein Important for growth in Adolescence stage Antibodies made of proteins Two types: Complete (animal source) Incomplete (plant source) Examples: Meat, poultry, eggs, soy, dairy etc…

  5. Fibre Carbohydrates that can not be digested Prevents diabetes Lowers cholesterol Helps constipation Too much causes diarrhea Two types: Soluble (dissolves in water) Insoluble (does not dissolve in water) Examples Grains, vegetables, fruits etc…

  6. Vitamins Muscle growth Travel through bloodstream Found only in organisms There are many such as A,B,C,D,E,K… Vitamin D from sun Two types: Fat soluble (stays in body) Soluble (goes through body) Examples : Nuts, Dairy, fruit etc…

  7. Minerals Iron helps blood flow Builds strong bones Zinc helps they immune system Can not be broken down Two types: Macro mineral (large) Trace (tiny) Examples: Nuts, dairy, soy, wheat, fruit etc…

  8. Water Allows body to function Basic element of life Last only a few days without water Dehydration occurs when water levels are low Every liquid contains water 70% of our bodies Drinking too much is bad

  9. Bibliography http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/sugar.html http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_carbos.html http://health.kaboose.com/nutrition/carbohydrates-kids.html http://www.kidshealthyrecipes.com/index.php/kids-nutrition/food-facts/food-facts-energy-carbohydrates/ http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/recipes/facts-about-fats.aspx http://www.livestrong.com/article/526647-nutritional-information-about-fats-for-kids/ http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/focus/nutrition/facts/detoxification/dietaryprotein.htm http://health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition/protein-in-diet/overview.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/fiber.html http://www.telability.org/handouts/TelAbilityHandoutFactsonFiber.pdf http://ezinearticles.com/?Nine-Facts-About-Fiber&id=392865 http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/vitamin.html http://www.healthalternatives2000.com/vitamins-nutrition-chart.htmlhttp://www.thefoodchart.com/dietary-minerals.php http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html http://www.webmd.com/diet/guide/wonders-of-water

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