nutrition & health by: melyssa liang & coco zheng
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Nutrition & health
By: Melyssa Liang & Coco Zheng
Vitamin
Makes body works properly Thirteen types Contribute for:
-human growth
- metabolism
- develop
- immune system
Type:
- Fat soluble ( A, D, E, K )
- Water soluble ( B, C )
Vit A: -refers fat, improve eyesight, fight off virus, physiological activities
-found in: carrots, kale, spinach, melons, beef, sweet potatoes , peppers
Vit C: -protect cells, Improve iron absorption, regenerate
-found in: papaya, pineapple, oranges, kale, strawberries, broccoli
Vit D: - regulation bone health, muscle health, immune response, insulin, blood sugar, calcium, phosphorus metabolism
- found in: salmon, sardines, milk, mushrooms, egg
Vit E:
-Protect skin, prevent cell, protect cancer
-found in: Sunflower Seeds, almonds, papaya, spinach, bell pepper
Vit B:
-growth, develop, body health
- potatoes, bananas, beans, seeds, nuts, red meat, poultry, fish, eggs, spinach, fortified cereals.
Vit K:
-blood clot normally, protect bones, protect liver
-found in: Collard Greens, spinach, Brussels sprouts, kale
Mineral
help body growth, develop, stay health
Types:
- Marco Mineral
- Micro Mineral
- Trace element
Marco Calcium: making bones and teeth, Helps nerves and muscles
In: Chinese cabbage, kale, collard greens etc….
Chloride: keeping right amounts of water
In: Salt, rye, tomatoes, lettuce, cheese etc….
Phosphorus: storing energy from food
In: milk, cheese, yogurt, fish, egg etc….
Potassium: Helps nerves, muscles function
In: Banana, orange, dried fruit, veggies etc….
Sodium: keeping right amounts of water
In: Celery, beets, milk etc….
Magnesium: making bones and teeth
In: Nuts, bran cereal, seafood
Trace
Copper: protect cells, making bone and red blood cells
In: Shellfish, chocolate, mushroom etc…. Fluoride: making bones and teeth
In: Saltwater fish, tea etc…. Iodine: thyroid gland to function properly
In: Seafood, drink water etc…. Iron: Helps red blood cells deliver oxygen, helps muscles
In: Red meat, tuna, salmon, egg etc…. Selenium: protect cells, thyroid gland to function properly
In: Brazil nuts, fish, shell fish etc…. Zinc: healthy skin, healing wounds, body fight off illnesses
In: Red meat, Legumes
Water (H2O )
A colorless and odorless liquid made up of molecules
Containing hydrogen and oxygen
About 60 to 70 percent of water in human body
Human brain is about 85% water
Bones are between 10 to 15% water
Keeps its temperature normal.
Cushion and lubricate joints.
Protects spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.
Gets rid of wastes
Can get some water through the foods you eat
Broth soups and other foods that are 85% to 95% water such as celery, tomatoes, oranges, and melons.
Fat
What it does
- Source of energy
- Into the solid state at room temperature.
Physiological functions
-Provide Fatty acid
-Maintain body temperature
Food sources
-The extrarectal containing fat mass were lower
-Higher protein content
Fat
What it does
- Source of energy
- Into the solid state at room temperature.
Physiological functions
-Provide Fatty acid
-Maintain body temperature
Food sources
-The extrarectal containing fat mass were lower
-Higher protein content
Protein
Carbohydrates, the main physiological functions
-Conservation of protein
-Enhanced bowel function
-Provide Dietary fiber
Health effects
-Resulting in dizziness
Protein
Metabolic absorption
-Digestion and absorption in the intestines
-70g or so of protein a day into the digestive system
Overexpression
-Cholesterol
-Osteoporosis.
Deficiency
-Anemia
-Malnutrition
Carbs
Basic classification
- Disaccharide
- Oligosaccharides
- Glycoprotein
- Glycolipid
Physiological functions
- The regulation of fat metabolism
- Dietary fiber
- Conservation of protein
Bibliography
http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/minerals.html#
http://www.girlshealth.gov/nutrition/basics/minerals.cfm
http://whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=nutrient&dbid=106
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/water.html
http://www.faqs.org/nutrition/Smi-Z/Water.html
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