Nutrients power point

Eddie Fang

Fats

• Your body needs fat• There are saturated fat and unsaturated fat• Fats are energy reserve for Humans• Fat helps insulate our nerve cells• Fat are full of cholesterol• Olive oil is healthier than vegetable oil• Keeps skin supple

Protein

• Seafood is an excellent source of protein• There is no life without Protein• Our body nerves, are made of Protein• 70% of all protein come from animals• Protein is contained in your body.• Protein produces hormones.• Amino acids are present in the proteins.

Carbohydrates

• Are also called sugar• Lollipop are simple carb• Unrefined grains are high in fibre• Helps digestion• You can fined simple sugar in fruits• Sugar isn’t added to fruit• Contains high fiber and vitamins

Fiber

• Dietary Fiber comes from plants• Fiber helps digestion work better• Help decrease chance of getting heart disease• Dietary fiber foods like nuts and grains• Fruits contain water-soluble fiber• Food that are high in fiber• Fills you up easily

Dietary Minerals

• Are chemical elements that living things need• Major minerals are Calcium sodium and

magnesium• Human body needs at least 100mg/day• Dietary minerals are cocoa and nuts• Our body needs minerals to function• Minerals help oxygen transport• Minerals play part in body like growth

Vitamins

• Vitamins come in two type fat soluble• And water soluble• Vitamin A is good for eyesight• Vitamin B1 is good for nervous system• Vitamin B2 is good for growth• Vitamin C good for Immune defense system• Vitamin D good for strong bones

Water

• Water is a chemical substance with H2o• water comes in three forms liquid• Gas and solid (ice)• 96.5% are ocean water• Only 1% is fresh water• Humans need water to survive• 0.3% of Earths water is rivers