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Karen Huang Computers 8

Nutrition. Karen Huang Computers 8. Carbohydrates. an organic compound the major source of energy for body provide energy produce glucose two types - sugar ( simple ) - starches ( complex ) fruits, grains, and milk etc. Fats. are generally fatty acids

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Karen Huang Computers 8

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  1. Nutrition Karen Huang Computers 8

  2. Carbohydrates an organic compound the major source of energy for body provide energy produce glucose two types - sugar (simple) - starches (complex) fruits, grains, and milk etc.

  3. Fats • are generally fatty acids • the way you store energy • keep body warm • protect organs • keep blood pressure steady • keep hair & skin healthy • two types - saturated fatty acids (terrible) - unsaturated fatty acids (good)  • meat, eggs, cheese etc

  4. Protein • forms from 20 amino acids • from body and food • builds up muscles, organs and glands • produces haemoglobin • fights diseases • to make muscle, skin, or bones • meat, eggs, and fish

  5. Fibre • indigestible structural component of plants • in all plant foods • prevents diabetes and cardiovascular disease • two kinds - soluble: absorbs liquid (fruits, vegetables) - insoluble: won’t absorb liquid (cereals, wholegrains) • beans, banana, and broccoli

  6. Vitamins • a related set of compounds • substances that are found in foods we eat • needed to growth • boost the immune system • help cells & organs • two types - fat soluble: stored in the fat tissues& liver - water soluble: 1. don’t get stored 2. travel through bloodstream 3. must be replenished • vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K • vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grains etc

  7. Minerals • substances that are found in foods we eat • contain calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc • similar to vitamins • help grow, develop, and stay healthy • help your immune system • help your muscles • transport oxygen • build strong bones • trace minerals (small) • macro-minerals (large) • salmon and cheese etc

  8. Water • is a liquid at ambient conditions • makes up more than half of your body • carries food to all parts of body • helps get rid of waste • needed for digestive juices, urine (pee), and poop • cell depends on water • in lymph • water, milk, fruit, and vegetables

  9. Bibliography • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html • http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1431 • http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1431#5 • http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1431#3 • http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_fit/nutrition/fiber.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html • http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html# • http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=284&id=1431#6

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