Dr. Jonathan Spages : Minerals for building tissue

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Minerals for building tissue

• Dr. Jonathan Spages

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By the end of the lesson you will know

• 1) Why we need food.
• 2) What a balanced diet consists of.
• 3) The components of a balanced diet.

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Why do we need Food?

• 1) Growth
• 2) Energy
• 3) Repair

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A Balanced Diet

• Some foods are good for us whilst others are not.
  A balanced diet is one that provides us with the
  right amount of nutrients to remain healthy.

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Why do we need healthy Food?
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A Balanced Diet has Seven Essential Components

• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Water
• Fibre

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Carbohydrates

• They are the most readily available form of
  energy. It is stored as glycogen in the liver and
  muscles.
• It is broken down into glucose.
• Found In
• Sweet and starchy foods, eg Pasta, bread, rice,
  potatoes, fruit, etc.

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Protein

• Your body needs proteins to build cells, to make
  blood and to repair and build muscle and other
  tissues.
• Found In
• Meat, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Beans, Peas, Beans.
• Your body can also use protein for energy but
  only when all carbohydrates and fats have been
  used.

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Fats

• Fats are also used for energy. Muscles use a
  mixture of fats and glycogen. The mixture
  depends on the intensity of the exercise and how
  fit you are.
• Found In
• Butter, Margerine, Hamburgers, Red meats, Cheese,
  Crisps.

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Minerals

• Minerals are required by the body for building
  tissue. The most common ones are
• Calcium (forms bones and teeth)
• Sodium (regulates body fluids)
• Iron (helps in the transport of oxygen by
  red blood cells)
• Iodine (Used in hormone formation)
  

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Vitamins

• Vitamins are chemical compounds found in the food
  we eat.
• Vitamins help with
• Growth
• Increase resistance of infection
• Regulate some body functions
• Help the metabolism of certain foods.

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Water

• Water does not give you energy. But around half
  your weight is water. Some is in your blood and
  other body fluids. Most is in your body cells
  where it plays a vital part in reactions.

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• Taking in water is vital for everyone as it makes
  up about half of the bodys weight. Maybe even
  70! It is needed to control body temperature
  especially when we are exercising.
• It is an essential part of blood, which is used
  for transportation of O2 and nutrients.

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Fibre

• Fibre regulates the digestive system. Fibre
  helps to retain water and remove waste products
  (Faeces).
• FOUND IN
• Fruit
• Vegetables

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Thank You