Nutrition By Connor Lucier and Mason Lin

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• Two types carbohydrates – Complex carbohydrates ( starch )– Refined ( grains )

• Gives energy

• Fiber makes feel full

• Made of Hydrocarbon Molecules

• Body breaks down into sugars

• Important part healthy diet

• Nutrients in food – Build nerve tissue– Hormones

• Food flavor and texture– High calories

• Many health problems

• Sources beef, poultry, fish, eggs,

• Muscles, immune system are protein

• make hemoglobin • Body makes

specialized protein molecules

EAT LOTS OF PROTEIN

• Dietary fibre part all plant• Boys 9-13 years: 31 g• Girls 9-13 years: 26 g• promotes regularity• reduce risk cancer• heart disease• prevents constipation

• whole-grain breads and cereals

• Fruit

• Vegetables

• green peas

• legumes artichokes

• almonds

• Makes skin and hair look great

• Free 

• Gives your body more power

• Helps your digestion

• Least 8 cups daily 

• Contains no calories

• Water first choice

 

• Vitamins make people's bodies work properly• Two types: fat-soluble and water-soluable

• fat-soluble (stored in fat and liver)• Water-soluble (not stored must be replenished)• Water-soluble needs to dissolve in water first• Needs for growth• Boost the immune system

• Vitamin A  prevents eye problems • promotes a healthy immune system• sources of vitamin A are milk, eggs, liver• Quantity Teen guys need 900 micrograms of each day• Quantity Teen girls need 700 micrograms each day• can build up in the body

• causing headaches, skin changes, or even liver damage.

• Vitamin B12, B6, B1, B3, B2,B9 • these vitamins work together to support functions• Each vitamin performs different functions• Depending on its structure, features and sources• Vitamin B complex consists 8 water soluble vitamins • Teen guys need 400 micrograms daily

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• helps protect cells from damage• is important for the health of red blood cells

• Vitamin D strengthens bones • it helps the body absorb bone-building calcium • Vitamin C is needed to form collagen • Need 75 mg for every one

• Types Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Zinc

• minerals make people's bodies work properly

• are from food you eat daily

• Some food have more than others

• people needs it to grow

• Makes you healthy

• Iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen• Iron-rich foods include red meat, pork, fish • Symptoms of iron-deficiency anemia include

weakness and fatigue• Teen guys need 11 mg of iron a day • teen girls need 15 mg

• Is important for normal growth

• Is important for strength and muscles

• You'll find zinc in red meat, poultry, oysters

• is good for healing

• You need 11mg per day

• Is vital for building strong bones and teeth • Time to build strong bones is during childhood • Find calcium in yogurt, cheese

• Teen need 1,300 mg

• Helps with muscle and nervous system function• Maintain the balance of water • every cell needs phosphorus to function normally• Phosphorus helps form healthy bones and teeth• It helps the body make energy • helps muscles and nerves function• steadies the heart rhythm

• http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carb.html• http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/food/carbohydrates.ht

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