Post on 11-Jan-2016
Nutrition
Get to know…
• Nutrition – science of how the body uses food
• Diet – everything you eat and drink
• Nutrients – substances in food
Carbohydrates
• Primary source of energy– Provides energy for muscles, nerves and brain
2 TYPES OF CARBOHYDRATES1. Complex – provide calories and other nutrients
1. “Starches” – breads, noodles, grains, cereals, potatoes, nuts, seeds, dried beans, lentils, peas, vegetables, and some fruits
Simple – provides calories, but not much else all types of sugars and ‘natural’ sugars in honey, corn and some fruits – biggest offenders of weight gain.
What does that really mean?
• Calories – The amount of fuel provided in a food. Any fuel not burned after eating is placed in storage.
• Serving Size- A balance and healthy portion determined by the USDA
• Daily Percentages- Healthy proportions of individual food companies
6 Essential Nutrients
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Water
Proteins
• Essential for body growth and repair of body cells, fight infection and make blood strong
• Sources:– Fish– Meat– Chicken– Egg– Milk– Beans
Fats
• Provides energy and ‘fatty acids,’ and helps in digestion. Too much fat can be harmful.
• 4 TYPES OF FATS1. Saturated Fats- raise cholesterol levels, causing heart
disease.2. Trans Fats- lower HDL – good cholesterol3. Monounsaturated Fats4. Polyunsaturated Fats
1. Mono and poly fats help to lower bad cholesterol, decreasing the risk of heart disease
1. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gqo3Y6WFYA
Minerals
• Build bones, teeth, blood, and helps the body use energy.
• Combine important ways in the body, like Calcium in our bones. They help regulate body functions.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkHH8qvk4ac
Vitamins
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iS8h0J_Ows• Essential for growth and health. Their main
function is to facilitate and regulate body processes.
• 2 MAIN GROUPS1. Fat Soluble: absorbed along with fats and can be
stored in the body. They include Vitamin A,D,E, and K.
2. Water Soluble: include the B-complex vitamin and Vitamin C.
Water
• Transports other nutrients to cells, carries wastes away, aids digestion and more. It makes up more than half your weight. – www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBmkTL6rzcWorks to keep muscles and skin tonedAids in weight lossTransports oxygen and nutrients to cellsEliminates toxins and waste from the bodyRegulates body temperature.