essential nutrients
Post on 30-Dec-2015
34 Views
Preview:
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
Essential NutrientsBy: Brayden MacRae Unruh
carbohydrates provide energy 2 types
simple (sugars) Complex (starches)
They are 50% of the calories you have Starches are healthier than sugars Sources: grains, fruit, veggies, dairy,
etc.
Fats kids, especially, need a certain amount of fat in
their diets so the brain and nervous system develop correctly
kids older than 2 should get about 30% of their daily calories from fat
Source of energy 3 types
Unsaturated (good) Saturated (bad) Trans (terrible)
Sources:
Protein Helps repair cells Builds, maintains, and replaces tissue Makes digestive juices go to work 2 types
Complete Incomplete
Dairy, Poultry, Nuts, Seafood, etc.
Vitamins Vital for biochemical reactions All food groups contain them Fresher foods have more There are many, including A,B,C,D,E,K 2 types:
-Fat soluble (stay stored in body) -Water soluble (travel through bloodstream)
Sources: Nuts, Dairy, Fruit, etc.
Minerals Help you grow, develop and stay healthy 2 types
Macro (sodium, potassium, calcium, etc…) Trace ( iron, fluoride, zinc, etc…)
Macro means large in Greece, and you need a large amount of macro minerals
Zinc helps your immune system Potassium helps your muscles and nerves Sources: broccoli, cheese, eggs, etc.
Fiber Foods with fiber are filling Prevents certain diseases Prevents constipation Lower’s blood cholesterol 2 Types
Soluble (citrus fruits) Insoluble (fruits and vegetables)
Sources: whole grain breads, cereals and fruits
Water 70% of our body Important to every cell in the body key role in the chemical process Lost from the body through waste
removal When you exercise you need more
water Basic element of life Allows your body to function
Bibliography
http://www.google.ca/imghp?hl=en&tab=wi http://kidshealth.org/
top related