By: rob Joyce

NUTRITION

Carbohydrates

2 types: Complex, starches Simple, sugars Main energy source Found in bread, pasta, veggies, fruits etc.

… 250 grams per day Found more in whole grains

Fats

30% of daily calories can be either solid or liquid Ex. lard, fish oil, and butter or ghee Ex. peanut, soybean, sunflower, sesame,

coconut etc. saturated and trans=bad monounsaturated and polyunsaturated=

good 30-35 grams is the daily amount

Protein

Animal protein and vegetable protein have the same

64 grams a day 25 percent of calories from protein lentils, 18g protein, 1g of fat Salmon, 34g protein, 18g fat Steak, 38g protein, 44g fat Repairs muscles and bones

Fiber

Lowers blood cholesterol Important for a health balanced diet Helps process foods and absob nutrients Helps control blood sugar levels Only found in plants 18 grams per day Reduces the risks of some cancers

Vitamins

In liver, whole milk, and fortified foods Important role in keeping healthy Vitamins come from plants and animals Maintains healthy teeth, skeletal and soft

tissue Contributes to the growth of your body two types: fat soluble and water soluble There are 13 types

Minerals

Types Calcium Iron Potassium Sodium etc…

Helps build bones, teeth and bodily fluids Found in dairy, meat, fruits, and veggies 1,000mg, calcium, 10/15mg, iron/zinc per

day can be toxic in large doses Important to stay healthy Used to make hormones or maintain

heart beat

Water

60 to 65%of your body for men 50 to 60%of your body for women human brain is about 85%water chemical structure of water H,2,O You should have 8 glasses per day helps remove the dangerous toxins helps regulate body temp

Bibliography

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbohydrate http://

www.answers.com/topic/carbohydrate http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou

rce/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/