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Michelle Dixon Computers 8

Nutrition. Michelle Dixon Computers 8. Carbohydrates. Gives fuel for proper organ function Used as fuel by our bodies 2 types Simple (sugars) Complex (starches) Example of Simple Table sugar -Cake pop -Candy Example of complex Apples -Oatmeal

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Michelle Dixon Computers 8

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  1. Nutrition Michelle Dixon Computers 8

  2. Carbohydrates • Gives fuel for proper organ function • Used as fuel by our bodies • 2 types • Simple (sugars) • Complex (starches) • Example of Simple • Table sugar -Cake • pop -Candy • Example of complex • Apples -Oatmeal • Onions -Wild Rice

  3. Fats • Insulates and protects vital organs • Help develop brain and body systems • 2 types • Saturated • Unsaturated • Example of Saturated • Red meat • Butter • Example of Unsaturated • Fish • Soy beans

  4. Protein • Builds, maintains and replaces body tissue • Made into hemoglobin to carry oxygen • 2 types • Complete • Incomplete • Example of complete • Beef (All meats) • Lamb • Example of incomplete • Cereals (Plant foods) • Grains

  5. Fibre • Prevents bowel issues • control and balance acidity in intestines • 2 types • Soluble • Insoluble • Example of soluble • Flax seed -oat bran • Nuts -barley • Example of insoluble • Green beans -Corn bran • Fruit skins -Seeds

  6. Vitamins • Essential trace nutrient • Examples ; • Vitamin A helps new cell growth • Vitamin B helps body make protein • Vitamin C helps keep gums healthy • Vitamin D helps keep healthy bones and teeth • Vitamin E protects red blood cells • Vitamin K necessary for normal blood clotting

  7. Minerals • Maintain natural heart beat • Makes strong bones • 2 types • Macro • Trace • Example of Macro • Meat • Clams • Example of Trace • fish • Eggs

  8. Water • Removed toxins from air we inhale • Carries oxygen and nutrients to our cells • Facts • Every food contains some water • About 70% of adult body is water • You can drink 3 gallons of water a day! • Drinking to much can lead to intoxication • Water dissolves more substances than any other

  9. Bibliography • http://www.mamashealth.com • http://kidshealth.org • http://blog.gems4friends.com/2008/09/16/what-do-carbohydrates-do-for-you/ • wellness.uwsp.edu/MedInfo/Handouts/LAs/Fats.pdf • http://www.coolschool.ca • http://www.helpwithcooking.com ] • http://www.nutristrategy.com • http://www.allaboutwater.org

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