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Nutrition

By Connor Lucier and Mason Lin Computers 8. Nutrition. Carbohydrates. Two types carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates ( starch ) Refined ( grains ) Gives energy Fiber makes feel full Made of Hydrocarbon Molecules Body breaks down into sugars. Fats. Important part healthy diet

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Nutrition

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  1. By Connor Lucier and Mason Lin Computers 8 Nutrition

  2. Carbohydrates • Two types carbohydrates • Complex carbohydrates ( starch ) • Refined ( grains ) • Gives energy • Fiber makes feel full • Made of Hydrocarbon Molecules • Body breaks down into sugars

  3. Fats • Important part healthy diet • Nutrients in food • Build nerve tissue • Hormones • Food flavor and texture • High calories • Many health problems

  4. Protein • Sources beef, poultry, fish, eggs, • Muscles, immune system are protein • make hemoglobin • Body makes specialized protein molecules EAT LOTS OF PROTEIN

  5. Dietary fibre part all plant Boys 9-13 years: 31 g Girls 9-13 years: 26 g promotes regularity reduce risk cancer heart disease prevents constipation Fibre

  6. Food With Fibre • whole-grain breads and cereals • Fruit • Vegetables • green peas • legumes artichokes • almonds

  7. Water • Makes skin and hair look great • Free  • Gives your body more power • Helps your digestion • Least 8 cups daily  • Contains no calories • Water first choice

  8. Vitamins • Vitamins make people's bodies work properly • Two types: fat-soluble and water-soluable • fat-soluble (stored in fat and liver) • Water-soluble (not stored must be replenished) • Water-soluble needs to dissolve in water first • Needs for growth • Boost the immune system

  9. Vitamin A • Vitamin A  prevents eye problems • promotes a healthy immune system • sources of vitamin A are milk, eggs, liver • Quantity Teen guys need 900 micrograms of each day • Quantity Teen girls need 700 micrograms each day • can build up in the body • causing headaches, skin changes, or even liver damage.

  10. Vitamins B-complex • Vitamin B12, B6, B1, B3, B2,B9 • these vitamins work together to support functions • Each vitamin performs different functions • Depending on its structure, features and sources • Vitamin B complex consists 8 water soluble vitamins • Teen guys need 400 micrograms daily

  11. ` Vitamin C, D and E • helps protect cells from damage • is important for the health of red blood cells • Vitamin D strengthens bones • it helps the body absorb bone-building calcium • Vitamin C is needed to form collagen • Need 75 mg for every one

  12. Minerals • Types Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Zinc • minerals make people's bodies work properly • are from food you eat daily • Some food have more than others • people needs it to grow • Makes you healthy

  13. Iron • Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen • Iron-rich foods include red meat, pork, fish • Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia include weakness and fatigue • Teen guys need 11 mg of iron a day • teen girls need 15 mg

  14. Zinc • Is important for normal growth • Is important for strength and muscles • You'll find zinc in red meat, poultry, oysters • is good for healing • You need 11mg per day

  15. Calcium • Is vital for building strong bones and teeth • Time to build strong bones is during childhood • Find calcium in yogurt, cheese • Teen need 1,300 mg

  16. MagnesiumPhosphorus Potassium • Helps with muscle and nervous system function • Maintain the balance of water • every cell needs phosphorus to function normally • Phosphorus helps form healthy bones and teeth • It helps the body make energy • helps muscles and nerves function • steadies the heart rhythm

  17. Bibliography • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html • http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/food/carbohydrates.htm • http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/fat.html# • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/body/protein.html • http://www.choa.org/default.aspx?id=1844

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