This document provides information on key nutrients including carbohydrates, calcium, fats, iron, protein, and vitamin C. It outlines the main functions and food sources of each nutrient. Carbohydrates are the body's main energy source and include starch, sugar, and fiber found in foods like grains, potatoes, and corn. Calcium is important for strong bones and teeth and is found in milk, yogurt, leafy greens, tofu, and canned fish. The document distinguishes between saturated and unsaturated fats and their association with heart disease risk. Iron carries oxygen in red blood cells and is present in meat, fish, eggs, leafy greens. Protein makes up hair, skin, organs and muscles and

1. Year 9 PDHPE: NutritionNutrient Facts

2. CarbohydratesCarbohydrates are the bodies main source of energy. There are 3 types of carbohydrates: Starch, Sugar and Fibre. Plant foods like cereals, bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, plantains and corn are good sources of carboyhdrates.

3. CalciumCalcium is important for building strong bones and teeth. One of the best sources of calcium is milk, and foods made from milk, like yogurt, leafy green vegetables, tofu, and canned fish with bones.If your diet lacks calcium, you can be at risk of developing Osteoporosis, a disease which causes weak and brittle bones.

4. FatsThere are two main types of Fats - Saturated and Unsaturated. Saturated fats are found in meats and whole dairy products like milk, cheese, cream and ice cream. When we eat too much saturated fat, it increases our chances of getting heart diseaseUnsaturated fats are are found in most vegetable products and oils and are usually liquid at room temperature.

5. IronIron is an important part of our red blood cells.Carries oxygen from our lungs to our cells, muscles and organs. Comes from foods such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, oysters, soybeans, spinach and leafy green vegetables.

6. ProteinOur hair, skin, blood, organs and muscles are all made from protein. Protein is used for growth and repair of our cells and tissues.Amino Acids are the building blocks of protein. Comes from foods such as fish, chicken, beef, pork, eggs, milk, cheese and yogurt.

7. Vitamin CWe need vitamin C to heal cuts, wounds and burns. Vitamin C is found in fresh fruits such as oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and vegetables such as bean sprouts, broccoli and capsicum.

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