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 * 8COMFORT NUTRITION NOTE WIKI**


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 * Calories is the amount of energy in food.**
 * You need approx. 3000 calories per day.**
 * Nutrients make you grow.**


 * -A healthy diet low in sodium(salt) and high in potassium(bananas) reduce the risk of high blood pressure.**
 * -Calcium(milk, broccolli) and vitamin D(milk) may reduce the risk of osteoperosis(weak bones).**
 * Exercising, diets, and heredity also affect your bones.**
 * -A diet low in saturated and trans fat may reduce the risk of heart disease.(#1 killer in North America is heart disease.)**
 * Saturated fat comes from animals.**
 * -A diet rich in vegetables and fruits may reduce the risk of cancer.**
 * -Healthy food reduces the chances of cavities**
 * -Trans fat is hydrogenated fat. (lard.)**

-Fat stores vitamins. || -Baked goods, meats. || -Saturated fat is animal fat. || -Found in Sour cream, red meat, and cheese. || -Hydrogenated. || -Fried foods. || Some hormones Vitamin D Cells || -Dairy products -Organ meats ||
 * Nutrients || How does this help you ? || Found in : ||
 * Fat || -For energy.
 * Saturated fat || -You need very little of it.
 * Trans fat || -It's not good for you.
 * Cholesterol || -Helps to make :
 * Sodium || Sodium occurs naturally but a lot is added to processed foods. || -Helps transmit electrical signals through your nerves. ||

-Your body can change nutrients into the fat it needs.

PROCESSED FOODS - -Processed meats are balogne,pepperoni, hot dogs, etc. -Canned food is processed food. -Real food is better than processed food.

FIBER - -Fiber is indigestible. (It helps you poop.)

SUGAR - -Sugar is a carbohydrate. -It occurs naturally. -Found in milk, fruit, vegetables. -Provides calories and energy.

PROTEIN - -You need a deck of cards worth of protein every day. -Protein helps build and repair muscles.

VITAMIN A - -Vitamin A is in carrots and green leafy vegetables. -It is good for your eyes and skin.

VITAMIN C - -Vitamin C is found in citrus fruits and strawberries. -Builds connective tissues. -Heals wounds.

CALCIUM - -Found in milk,cheese, and yogurt. -Healthy bones and teeth.

IRON - - Found in raisins, whole grain and red meat. -To have healthy blood, you need iron. -If you dont get enough iron, you get __anemia.__