NUTRITION

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CARBOHYDRATES

major source of energy Only energy source for brain Types: Simple 1 or 2 units of sugar Complex more than 2 units of sugar (starches) Found in veggies, grains, sugar, fruit, dairy

FATS

Fats fuel you with tons of energy help your body grow. Fats also keep your skin looking healthy and beautifulFat forms a protective cushion for your organs2 types: Unsaturated lowers cholesterol Saturated raises cholesteroldaily fat intake should be about 67 gramsFound in: nuts, oils, butter, meats

PROTEIN

Helps tissues in your bodyMakes hemoglobinTypes:Complete all 9 amino acids (animal)Incomplete missing some acids (fruit, veggie)Kids must eat .5 grams per pound they weighFound in meat, eggs, dairy, nuts

protein

Protein basics

FIBRE

Keep digestive system healthy, prevent constipationLower blood cholesterolTypes: Soluble dissolve in water Nonsoluble increase movement thru digestive trackWe need about 30 grams dailyFound in grains, nuts, skin of fruit, veggies

VITAMINS D helps bones (milk) A helps you see (carrots) C helps you heal (orange) B help make protein (veggies) Types: Water solubles travel through your bloodstream. Fat solubles stay stored in your body for awhile Too many vitamins is bad

MINERALS

Magnesium= healthy thyroid glandZinc= healthy immune system, heals wounds Magnesium= needed by every cell of body Iron= helps hemoglobinCalcium= makes your bones and teeth sturdy,Types:Macrominerals need large amountsTrace minerals need tiny amounts

WATER

Liquid that helps fight off illnessHelps digest and remove foodFound in all liquidsNo calories, you can lose weight70% of body made of water

BIBLIOGRAPHY

http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/what-are-simple-carbohydrates-complex-carbohydrate.navId-323464.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/carb.html http://www.askdrsears.com/html/4/t041300.asp http://www.kidzworld.com/article/5537-nutrition-facts-about- fat http://kidshealth.org/kid/nutrition/food/protein.html http://dictionary.kids.net.au/word/protein http://fibrefacts.com/why_fibre.html http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/vitamin.html. http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html http://library.thinkquest.org/03oct/00923/vitaminer1.htm