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Nutrition

Vitamins

Organic vital substance found in food

TypeWater soluble

Vit B and vitamin C (citrus fruits)

Facts Vit B helps functioning of body cells Vit C also protects against heart disease

Vitamins cont’d

Type Fat soluble Vits A and D (vegetables and dairy)

Functions Vit A is needed for new cell growth Vit D uses calcium to build healthy

bones Vit E protects red blood cells Vit K is for normal blood clotting Vit C holds cells together for healthy

teeth Vit B12 builds proteins in the body

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Foods Vit A: yellow fruits, broccoli

spinach, dairy, etc… Vit D: cheese, whole eggs, liver,

salmon, etc… Vit E: margarine, vegetable oil,

leafy green vegetables, etc… Vit K: lettuce, cauliflower, cereals, meats, etc…

Minerals

Solid substance naturalType

Trace minerals Minerals: manganese, iron, zinc, etc…

(dairy products, meat, fish, poultry, etc…)

Facts Zinc helps heal wounds Iron is needed for the formation

hemoglobin Magnesium is needed for healthy bones

Minerals cont’d

Type Macrominerals Minerals: calcium, potassium,

magnesium, sodium, etc… (dairy products, fruits, vegetables, etc…)

Functions Calcium builds healthy teeth Potassium keeps muscles + nervous

systems working properly Sodium maintains normal blood

pressure

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Foods Calcium: crackers, milk, cheese, yogurt,

etc… Iron: beef, fish, eggs, beans, dried

fruits, vegetables, grains, etc… Zinc: beef, pork, lamb, vegetables,

peanuts, etc… Potassium: bananas, broccoli,

tomatoes, potatoes, citrus fruits, etc…

Water

Substance with 2 hydrogen + 1 oxygen atoms

Functions Helps fight off illness Helps digest food + get rid of waste Cells depend on water to function

normallyFacts

Any fluid you drink contains water More than half of body weight Dehydration causes body to be sick

Carbohydrates

2 types Simple (sugar) Complex (starches and fibre)

Facts Contains carbon, oxygen and hydrogen Slow-digestingnatural Fast-digestingman-made

Carbs cont’d

Functions: Stores and gives energy Builds cell membranes

Foods: Simple: vegetables, grains, dairy, etc… Complex: sweets, fruit, sugars, etc…

Fats

3 Types: Saturated Unsaturated Trans

Facts: 1g of fat gives 9 calories Needed to absorb vits A, D, E and K Stored in fat cells

Fats cont’d

Functions: Helps develop brain + nervous system Builds nerve tissue Fuels body

Foods: Trans: biscuits, creams, desserts, puddings,

etc… Saturated: meat, dairy, vegetable oils,

butter, etc… Unsaturated: nuts, oils, etc…

Proteins

2 Types: Animal Plant

Facts: 2nd most plentiful substance in body Should be 10-20% of calories consumed

per day

Protein cont’d

Functions Builds red blood cells Maintains body + body tissue Source of energy

Foods: Animal: meat, fish, eggs, dairy products,

etc… Plant: veggies, beans, grains, nuts, soya

products

Fibre

2 Types: Soluble (dissolves in water) Insoluble (can’t dissolve)

Facts: Should consume 30-35 g 0.6 calories per gram Meat + dairy= no fibre

Fibre cont’d

Functions: Lowers blood cholesterol Gets rid of wastes + toxins Keeps digestive system healthy

Foods: Fruits + veggies, bread, lentils, soya

products, grains, etc…

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