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WHY WE EATEssential Nutrient Notes
REASONS WHY WE EAT. . . A. Physical well being B. Energy C. Body functions D. Hunger E. Growth of cells and tissues
NUTRIENTS There are nutrients
Each nutrient plays a specific role in the body. Together they supply energy, provide materials for growth and maintenance and control body functions.
Nutrients that do similar things are grouped together. The six classes of nutrients are:
CARBOHYDRATES
• Simple (sugar)• Complex (starch)
CARBOHYDRATES 4 calories per gram Provides energy “GO” Half of your grains should be whole
grains
Fats
9 calories per gram
Concentrated “GO”
Cut back on trans fats and saturated fats
Animal fats contain a fat like substance called Cholesterol
Fats
Solid fatsSaturated
Liquid oilsUnsaturated (poly, mono)
•Trans fats
Protein
4 calories per gram Provides the “grow” Builds and repairs muscle tissues
Protein 4 calories per gramComplete
All 9 essential amino acids
Incomplete
lacking 1 or more amino acids
Water-the Most Essential Nutrient
Drink 8 cups of water a day!!!
Vitamins
B’s C A D E K Folate, etc., etc. . . .
Vitamins Provide the “glow”Provide no calories Are in every food group.
Minerals Provide the “Glow” Provide no calories
Guides for good eating Since 1916 the U.S. has used different
guides for good eating. They have included:
Recommended Daily Allowances The Basic Four The Food Guide Pyramid My Pyramid and now My Plate
1942 – 1956 The Basic Seven
1956-1992Basic Four
1992 - 2005 food guide
2005-2010
2010-
Effects of our food choices
There is no one perfect food. We need to eat a variety.
Food effects:How we look, feel, act and grow.
It affects abilities
How we function mentally, socially, physically and emotionally
Effects of a poor diet Heart disease High blood pressure Obesity Some cancers
Foods are grouped by the nutrients they are highest in.Match the nutrients with the food groups on MyPlate
Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals