carbohydrates functions: gives you energy helps cholesterol helps absorbs calcium examples: grains,...
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Health And
Nutrition
By Brandon Kursar
CarbohydratesFunctions:
Gives you energy Helps cholesterol Helps absorbs calcium
Examples: Grains, dairy, fruit, veggies, etc…
2 Types: simple complex
Fact: main energy source complex: starchy foods
FATSFunction : storage of energy Function : insulationFunction : cushioningExamples:
meat nuts oils butters etc…
2 Types healthy unhealthy
Fact important source of energy men need more grams of fat
Protein Function : keeps skin and hair healthy Function : required for repairing body tissue Function : body processing like water Examples:
Beef fish eggs nuts etc…
2 Types: Trans membrane Alpha helical protein
Fact source of energy 10% - 20% of calorie intake each day
FIBREFunctions:
lowers cholesterol Prevents diabetes
Examples: Whole grain breads/cereals fruit
2 types: soluble insoluble
Fact most people don’t get enough fiber eat fruit don’t drink juice
Vitamins Functions:
Vitamin D in milk helps your bones. Vitamin A in carrots helps you see at night. Vitamin C in oranges helps your body heal if you get a cut. Vitamin B leafy green vegetables help your body make proteinExamples:
A B C D
2 Types: Fat soluble Water soluble
Fact vitamins are minerals
each vitamin is different
WaterFunctions:
Carries oxygen
Examples: Blood – lots of water Fruit – water
Types: water
Fact cant live without water half your body weight
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