By Alexander

Nutrition

Most important source of energy Main type of nutrientSources:

whole grainsvegetablesfruitsBeans

Two types Complex (Starch) Simple (Sugar)

Carbohydrates

Fat is a big component in foodLittle kids need fatSome foods including

fruits and vegetables have no fatOils and meats like beef have fat

Toddlers need to drink whole milkWhile older kids can drink skim milk

Fat

A porterhouse steak is great protein 38 grams

best sources are beef, poultry, fish, eggsBeef, poultry, fish and eggs

Protein contains good digestive juicesAbout half of your non-water mass is

made up of protein.

Protein

Fiber are carbohydrates that cannot be digested

Fiber can help lower blood cholesterolSources

Whole grain breadsbuns bagels muffins

Fiber

Thirteen different vitamins have been identified by nutritionists

Vitamins include A, eight B-complex vitamins, C, D, E, and K

Vitamins regulate metabolism convert fat and carbohydratesCan be found in Sun, milk and orange juice

Vitamins

Types= Calcium, iron and ZincMinerals help your body growThe body uses minerals to perform many

different functions Their used for building strong bones

mainlyAlso used for transmitting nerve impulses

Minerals

Your body is made of 60% water You need water to live Sources are fruit and vegetablesFights of illness

Water

Bibliography

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-eat/carbohydrates/http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/carbohydrates.htmlhttp://www.realtime.net/anr/vitamins.htmlhttp://www.cyber-north.com/vitamins/http://www.nahanniriverherbs.com/187http://www.canadians.org/water/