Jane Hung and Annie Hall Computers 8 Nutrition
Jan 01, 2016
Jane Hung and Annie HallComputers 8
Nutrition
Meaning: important in muscle and nerve maintenance improves circulation dissolves blot clots
General facts and information: Needs to work properly, so you grow and develop You can DIE without it Makes our body work properly
The two main types are: Fat soluble vitamin: Vitamins A, D, E, K Water soluble vitamin: Vitamins B and C
Vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins:Vitamin A:Functions: Improves your eyesight Foods: Eggs , dairy products ,fruit, vegetables
Vitamin D:Functions: strengthening your bones and teethFoods: dairy products, meat and alternatives, vegetables
Vitamin E:Functions: takes care of your lungs also aids information of red blood cellsFoods: whole grains, leafy green vegetables, poultry, meats and alternatives, Vegetable oils
Vitamin K:Functions: maintenance of normal levels of the blood clotting proteinsFoods: leafy green vegetables, dairy products, poultry
Water soluble vitamins:Vitamin B:Functions: Helps your body make protein and energyFoods: Whole grains, seafood, leafy green vegetables, dairy products, and meats and alternatives
Vitamin C:Functions: It helps in strengthening your gums and musclesFoods: citrus fruits, fruits, and vegetables
Minerals General facts and information: Makes our body works properly Minerals can be classified according to the amount your
body needs: major minerals : need more than 100mg of a day minor minerals (trace elements): need less than 100mg
of a day.
Examples: Iron, calcium, sodium, copper, etc. Two main types: Macro (larger amount) : Calcium and sodium Trace (smaller amount) : Iron and copper
MacroCalciumFunctions: Builds bones and teethFoods: Dairy products
SodiumFunctions: help maintain blood pressure Foods: table salt, baking soda, seasonings, meat and alternatives, poultry, dairy products, and pickled foods
TraceIronFunctions: Transport and storage of oxygen.Foods: beef liver, vegetables, red ,meat, and poultry
CopperFunctions: maintenance of blood vessels.Foods: seafood, nuts, legumes, green leafy vegetables
Water Functions: give nutrients to cells
Foods: vegetables, fruit, green vegetables, and “dry” foods (ex. Grain or mango)
Facts: lose about 250 milliliters of water every day Doctors recommend drinking at least eight glasses every day Not enough water= dehydrated Dehydrated= headaches, fatigue (weariness)and lack of concentration
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Carbohydrates Provides energy Two types: Simple & ComplexSIMPLE CARBS: refined white sugars Broken down quickly Very little minerals Examples are table sugar, fruit, honey,
candy etc.
Carbohydrates (cont.)
COMPLEX CARBS: Starches Break down slowly Packed with vitamins Examples are pasta, bread, oatmeal,
vegetables
Fats Provides energy Develops brain and nervous system Three types: unsaturated, saturated,
and trans fatsUNSATURATED: Good for heart health Found in oils, plant foods and fish etc.
Fats (cont.) Increases risk of heart disease Raises cholesterol Found in meat and dairy productsTRANS FAT: Raise cholesterol Increases heart disease Found in baked goods/fried foods
Protein Repairs organs and muscles Broken down into amino acids Makes haemoglobin (oxygen in blood) Repairs body tissue Fights diseases Two types: Complete and Incomplete
Protein (cont.)
COMPLETE: Contains essential amino acids Dairy products, eggs, fish, meat etc.INCOMPLETE: Contain little or no amino acids Seeds, nuts, beans, oats, peas etc.
FibreSOLUBLE: Can dissolve in water Controls weight Reduces cholesterolINSOLUBLE: Cannot dissolve in water Reduces colon cancer Prevents constipation
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