Health And Nutrition

Health And

Nutrition

By Brandon Kursar

CarbohydratesFunctions:

Gives you energy Helps cholesterol Helps absorbs calcium

Examples: Grains, dairy, fruit, veggies, etc…

2 Types: simple complex

Fact: main energy source complex: starchy foods

FATSFunction : storage of energy Function : insulationFunction : cushioningExamples:

meat nuts oils butters etc…

2 Types healthy unhealthy

Fact important source of energy men need more grams of fat

Protein Function : keeps skin and hair healthy Function : required for repairing body tissue Function : body processing like water Examples:

Beef fish eggs nuts etc…

2 Types: Trans membrane Alpha helical protein

Fact source of energy 10% - 20% of calorie intake each day

FIBREFunctions:

lowers cholesterol Prevents diabetes

Examples: Whole grain breads/cereals fruit

2 types: soluble insoluble

Fact most people don’t get enough fiber eat fruit don’t drink juice

Vitamins Functions:

Vitamin D in milk helps your bones. Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night. Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you get a cut. Vitamin B leafy green vegetables help your body make proteinExamples: A B C D

2 Types: Fat soluble Water soluble

Fact vitamins are minerals each vitamin is different

WaterFunctions:

Carries oxygen

Examples: Blood – lots of water Fruit – water

Types: water

Fact cant live without water half your body weight

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