NutritionJaana Parsons

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CarbohydratesProvides energyProvide the body with fuel it needs Regulates blood glucoseFlavours and sweetensBroken down slowly in our bodyTwo types

-simple (sugars)-complex (starches)

Carbs are in… -grains, fruits, veggies, etc…

FatsProvides energyMaintains healthy skin/hairFatty acids are essential nutrientsEssential fatty acids in our foods is key to

optimal healthThree types

-Unsaturated (Good) -Saturated (Bad) Fats are in… -Spreads , fast foods, baked goods, etc.

ProteinMaintains body structureCreates cell attachmentStores energyThe human body is about 45% proteinTwo types -Complete (Amino acids) -Incomplete (No amino acids)

Protein is in… -Meat, cheese, beans, etc…

FibreReduces blood sugarLowers total cholesterolNot fibrousForms a gel when mixed with liquidTwo types of fibre… -Soluble (Moves bulk) -Insoluble (Does not move bulk)

Fibre is in… -Fruits, veggies, nuts and seeds, etc…

VitaminsMaintains healthy teethForms red blood cells No particular type of drinking waterOrganic compoundTwo types -Fat soluble (A, D, E, K) -Water soluble (B, C)Vitamins are in… - Meat, Veggies, Dairy, etc…

Dietary MineralsMaintains tooth enamelMetabolizes sugar Chemical elementsPrimary mineralsMinerals are in… -Fruits, nuts/seeds, veggies, etc…

2 Types -Major (Need) -Minor (Sort of need)

WaterRegulates body temperatureMaintains body muscle tone Half of world's wetlands have been

lost since 1900Main fluid of bodyOnly one type of drinking waterWater is in… -Garlic -Grapefruit -Peppermint

Bibliography http://

www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/6050.aspx http://www.alienview.net/zfat.html http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-y

ou-eat/carbohydrates/

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_vitamins http://www.pubquizhelp.com/sci/minerals.html http://

health.nytimes.com/health/guides/nutrition/water-in-diet/overview.html

http://www.medicinenet.com/fiber/article.htm