When not being used for energy they are When not being used for energy they are stored in muscles and liver.stored in muscles and liver.

Easy to break down Easy to break down Provides our bodies with energy Provides our bodies with energy 2 different types….simple & complex2 different types….simple & complex Simple: Fruits and sugarsSimple: Fruits and sugars Complex: starches, ( breads, pastas Etc.) Complex: starches, ( breads, pastas Etc.)

Your body needs fat in order to surviveYour body needs fat in order to survive Without fat it will cause hair loss, dry skin poor growth, bruising, and low body weight.Without fat it will cause hair loss, dry skin poor growth, bruising, and low body weight. Examples of fats: Oil, nuts, butter and meats.Examples of fats: Oil, nuts, butter and meats. Eating the right type of fat can make you loose weight…Ex. Olive oil, flaxseed and Eating the right type of fat can make you loose weight…Ex. Olive oil, flaxseed and

almonds. almonds. Energy is produced by eating fats.Energy is produced by eating fats. Energy is produced by burning them off.Energy is produced by burning them off.

Proteins are building blocks for our body Proteins are building blocks for our body Protein is the structure to our body…ex. Hair, Protein is the structure to our body…ex. Hair,

nails and ligaments.nails and ligaments. Foods that contain protein: eggs, milk, Foods that contain protein: eggs, milk,

cheese, meats ,yogurt and tofu. cheese, meats ,yogurt and tofu. There many different types of protein…. Whey There many different types of protein…. Whey

protein, casein protein and egg protein.protein, casein protein and egg protein. Whey protein is a quickly digested protein. Whey protein is a quickly digested protein. Casein protein is a slow digested protein. Casein protein is a slow digested protein. Egg protein is considered the best source of Egg protein is considered the best source of

protein. protein.

Fibre speeds up the waste process Fibre speeds up the waste process Fibres make up the structure of plants.Fibres make up the structure of plants. Having fibre in your diet will prevent high cholesterol Having fibre in your diet will prevent high cholesterol

and risk of heart attack.and risk of heart attack. The recommended amount of fibre is 20 to 35 grams The recommended amount of fibre is 20 to 35 grams

per day.per day. There are two types of fibres…. Insoluble and solubleThere are two types of fibres…. Insoluble and soluble Insoluble: Wheat bran and some fruits and vegetables. Insoluble: Wheat bran and some fruits and vegetables.

These fibres cannot be dissolved by water.These fibres cannot be dissolved by water. Soluble: Found in beans and oats and some fruits and Soluble: Found in beans and oats and some fruits and

vegetables. These fibres can be dissolved by water.vegetables. These fibres can be dissolved by water.

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We need vitamins to grow properly.We need vitamins to grow properly. Vitamin D in milk helps your bones.Vitamin D in milk helps your bones. Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night.Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night. Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you ever get a cut.Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you ever get a cut. Vitamin B in vegetable and leafy greens give your body protein and energy.Vitamin B in vegetable and leafy greens give your body protein and energy. There are two types of vitamins… fat soluble and water soluble.There are two types of vitamins… fat soluble and water soluble. Fat soluble is a fat that is stored to be used when needed.Fat soluble is a fat that is stored to be used when needed. Water soluble vitamins flow through your blood stream. Water soluble vitamins flow through your blood stream.

A natural occurring substanceA natural occurring substance Helps your body develop, grow and stay healthy.Helps your body develop, grow and stay healthy. 2 types of minerals…..macro and trace.2 types of minerals…..macro and trace. Macro: the larger minerals such as calcium.Macro: the larger minerals such as calcium. Trace: the smaller minerals such as iron and Trace: the smaller minerals such as iron and

sodium. sodium. Fruits and vegetables are examples of foods that Fruits and vegetables are examples of foods that

have minerals. have minerals. Minerals are classified as the “nuts” and “bolts” Minerals are classified as the “nuts” and “bolts”

of life.of life.

Our bodies are made up of over 70% of Our bodies are made up of over 70% of water.water.

A healthy person can drink over 3 gallons of A healthy person can drink over 3 gallons of water per day.water per day.

Water is a clear, colourless, odourless and Water is a clear, colourless, odourless and tasteless liquid. tasteless liquid.

3 types of water….Utility, softened and 3 types of water….Utility, softened and drinking water.drinking water.

Utility: used for lawn sprinkling and sanitizing.Utility: used for lawn sprinkling and sanitizing. Softened: used for bathing.Softened: used for bathing. Drinking: used for humans to consume. Drinking: used for humans to consume.

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