NUTRITIONBy Evan Chu

Table of contents

Carbohydrates…………………..slide 1 Fats ………………………………slide 2 Protein …………………………...slide 3 Fibre ……………………………...slide 4 Vitamin ……………………………slide 5 Minerals …………………………..slide 6 Water ……………………………...slide 7 Bibliography ………………………slide 8

Carbohydrates Two types of carbohydrates:

simple carbohydrates – also called simple sugars.

complex carbohydrates – also called starches. Starches include bread, crackers, pasta, and rice. Carbohydrates is the major source of energy.

Fats Three types of fat:

1.Unsaturated fat- found in plant foods and fish.

2.Saturated fat- found in meat, butter, cheese, and milk. 3.Trans fat- found in margarine. You should get 30% of fat a day. Fat helps you grow and develop. Fat is a component in food. Some food have no fat.

such as fruits and vegetables 30% of 2000 calories comes from fat. Fat is fuel for your body.

Protein Proteins is in every part of your body: skin, muscles,

hair, blood, organs, eyes, finger nails, and bones. There is no life without protein. Adults intake about 100 grams a day. Protein: most plentiful substance in your body besides

water. Protein is used to build and repair body tissues.

Fibre Fibre help lower blood cholesterol. Lowers your risks of colon cancer. Improves blood sugar. We need fibre for good health. 2 types of fibre: water soluable, and water

insoluablle. Adults need 38g of fibre a day.

Vitamins There are 13 types of vitamins. Vitamins are found in foods we eat. Your body depends on vitamins to function. Sources: fruits such as kiwi, and lemons. Most form of vitamins are in capsules.

Minerals Minerals are calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. There are 16 different kinds of minerals. Calcium and phosphorus help build bones. Fruits and vegetables are good source of

potassium. Red meat: good source of iron and zinc. Adults need 1000 milligrams of calcium per day. Too much minerals can cause kidney damage.

Water Your body is 60% water. You will need water to survive. Sources: fruit and vegetables 2 type: salt water and fresh water Helps your organs to work.

Bibliography http://

kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/fat.html http://www.shapefit.com/vitamins.html http://www.factsaboutvitamins.net/ http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy891 http://www.healthlinkalberta.ca