essential nutrients
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Essential nutrients . By: Cecil Ramsay. Carbohydrates . Provides energy There are 2 types of carbs Good Sources: bran, barley, potatoes, corn, beans Makes your blood sugar rise Bad Sources: candy, white flours, soda, chocolate Burning carbs helps make your body warm - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ESSENTIAL
NUTRIENTS
By: Cecil Ramsay
CARBOHYDRATES Provides energy There are 2 types of carbs Good Sources: bran, barley, potatoes, corn,
beans Makes your blood sugar rise Bad Sources: candy, white flours, soda, chocolate Burning carbs helps make your body warm 180-230 carbs per day recommended
FATS 3 types of fats Saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated 9 calories per gram of fat Bad fats can lead kids into obesity and other
diseases Good Sources: vegetables, organic oils, fish,
nuts Bad Sources: meat, fast food, hydrogenated
oils Fat provides back-up energy if blood sugar
supplies run out
PROTEIN Builds, maintains and repairs body tissue 50 grams per day recommended for teens Good Sources: beef, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy
products, nuts Bad sources: deli slices, fried protein More than one type of protein Protein is an essential component of the diet Proteins are composed of small units
VITAMINS There are two types of vitamins Fat soluble and water-soluble Good Sources: orange and green vegetables,
orange fruits, eggs Bad Sources: fried foods, candy, soda Provides energy Helps with eyesight, growth and boosts immune
system Vitamin A, B, C, D, E and K
MINERALS 2 types of minerals Major (large) minerals and trace minerals Helps your body grow, develop, and stay healthy Good Sources: Milk, cheese, meats, fruits etc. Bad Sources: fast foods, energy drinks, candy
etc. Provides essential nutrients Calcium mineral builds bones and teeth
FIBER Helps move food through the digestive system 2 types of fiber Soluble fiber and Insoluble fiber Contains no calories Good Sources: bran, whole wheat bread, some
beans ect. Prevents diabetes and heart disease
WATER Carries oxygen to cells 0 types Important during sports, reduces dehydration Each cell depends on it to function normally Part of immune system, helps fight illness Body needs water for many important jobs Can’t survive without water
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-kids/
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