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Nutrition

Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates (simple sugars) found

in: Refrined sugars, candy Nutrition foods fruit, milk No sugars is better for you Contains vitamins, fiber, calcium

Complex carbohydrates (starches) found in: Grain products such as bread, crackers, pasta, rice Some better than other Rich in fiber Helps digest food

Fats Helps people develop brain Can be stored for subsequent use Forms hormones There are three different types Provide 37kg of energy of pound Foods

Fried, baked, donuts, creams, oils

Water Helps you digest Main source of energy for two pounds of body weight, an ounce

of water is required Has so calories

Fiber 2 types Soluble and Insoluble

Soluble dissolves in water, insoluble doesn’tfibers can’t be digested Insoluble doesn’t change formBoth types are in all plant foods

Cereal grains - ½ cup cooked

Soluble InsolubleBarley 1g 4g Oatbran 1g 3g Oatmeal 1g 2g

Minerals Organic substances Examples: sodium, iron, potassium Need 100g or more daily Helps body hormones function

Proteins Non-amino acids can be made from the

body Made of 20 compounds called amino

acids Oily fish is a good source of protien Helps against heart attacks

Vitamins Types of vitamins: A, B12, B6, C, D, E, Vitamin A has 2 forms Keeps body nerve healthy Groth and developement

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