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Vitamins Substances found in food we eat Needed proper function for body Two categories

Fat solubleVitamins A,D, and EWater solubleVitamin C, B12 and Niacin

Function

Each type different rolesVitamin A- eyesightVitamin B- metabolic activityVitamin C- body tissuesVitamin D- bonesVitamin E- cells and tissuesVitamin K- clot master

Sources

Dairy, grains, fruits, vegetables, meatMilk, yogurt, etc…Cereal, wheat and oats, etc…Kiwi, strawberries, cantaloupe, etc…Carrots, potatoes, leafy green vegetables, etc…Poultry and meats, liver, seafood, etc…

Minerals

Elements originate in soilCan not be created living things Different living things different waysPlants – SoilAnimals – Plants and other animalsHumans – Plants, meat and water

Function

Different types different rolesCalcium regulates passage of nutrientsCopper storageIron oxygen carrying component Potassium proper heart functionSodium regulate blood pressure & volumeZinc protein and carbohydrate metabolism

Sources

Fruits, vegetables, grains and dairyBlackberries, pomegranate, passion fruit etc…Amaranth leaves, artichoke, beans etc…Almonds, oats, pistachio, etc…Cheese, eggs, milk, etc…

Water

60-70% of body made up of water Essential proper body movements &

active performances w/o water, tired and lethargic Can be found in fruits and vegetables apples, watermelons, celery, etc…

Carbohydrates

Energy for the body

2 types Simple (sugars) Complex (starches)

Simple Candy, chips, cereals, donuts, soft drinks, etc….

Complex Pastas, fruits, vegetables, etc….

Complex is better for long run energy

250 carbohydrates per day

Sources of Carbohydrates Sources high in Carbohydrates:

Jaggery Honey Rice Whole wheat flour

Sources low in Carbohydrates: Cucumber Strawberry Fish Cow’s milk Tomato

Most things on this list are all healthy

Fats Component in food

Types: saturated, trans, mono unsaturated, poly unsaturated

Foods with fats: nuts, oils, butters, meats, etc….

Saturated: bacon, lard, sour cream, coconut, etc….

Trans: packaged, soups, fast foods, butter, etc….

Fruits have almost no fat

Vegetables have almost no fat

Sources of Fats

Sources high in fats: Macadamia nuts Peanut butter Sesame seeds Milk Egg

Sources low in fat: Vegetables Fruits Seaweed

All sources low in fat are healthy

Protein Build muscles, strong bones, hair, and skin Food Containing Protein:

Beef Poultry Fish Dairy products

Protects from diseases

Types of proteins:

Complete (milk, meats)

Incomplete (veggies)

Sources of Protein

Sources high in Protein: Dairy Eggs Beans

Sources low in Protein: Vegetables Breads Pastas Cereals

Most things on this list are healthy

Fibre Does not add calories Sources high in Protein:

Vegetables Whole wheat grains Beans Fruits

Fibre controls the blood level in your body Sources low in Fibre:

Lettuce Bananas Cake

Bibliography

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fat.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/fibre.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/protein.html

http://kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/carbohydrates.html