HOW DO CARROTS HELP AND EFFECT THE BODY?

NUTRIENTS IN CARROTS

Vitamin A(beta-carotene) Vitamin K Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin E Calcium Potassium Vitamin C

2 TYPES OF CARROTS

Baby carrots Imperators(long carrots)

BABY CARROTS HELP THE BODY

Helps the cell metabolism Aids blood clothing The Vitamin C in the baby

carrot harmful free radicals in the body.

Improves eye heath , giving nutrients the eye needs.

IMPERATORS HELP THE BODY Strengthens immune system,

keeping skin and lungs in order. Fight against heart disease 45% Reduce cholesterol 11% Reduce the risk of lung cancer Reduce acne Help heal minor wounds

CARROT GRAPH

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VIDEO

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EFFECT OF EATING TOO MUCH CARROTS

The carrot contains over 200% of the recommended carotene. When you digest too much carotene than the body can process, the results are taken up by the cells in your skin and the pigment of the carotenes make your skin look orange.

OTHER EFFECTS OF CARROTS

• Carrots also provide a lot of carbohydrates which can lead to gas production.

• Carrots don’t have much protein and healthy fat and could cause people to have eating disorders.

ORANGE SKIN EFFECT IMAGE

STANDARDS

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