Teen Living Objective 7.02 Assess Personal Eating Habits Nutrients

Nutrients Nutrients are chemicals in food They help the body work properly

Classes of Nutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Water Vitamins minerals

Carbohydrates Carbohydrates provide the body with ready energy

Grains, Vegetables, & Fruits All of these provide complex carbohydrates as well as other nutrients

Simple Carbohydrates Sugars Starches

Protein People need protein because it repairs and builds tissues in the body Protein is found in meats, beans, eggs, and dairy foods

Ways the Body Uses Fat To transport and store nutrients To regulate body temperature and growth As a reserve supply of energy

Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fat Saturated fat – found in animal foods and coconut & palm oils Unsaturated fat – found in oils from vegetables, nuts, seeds and is a liquid at room temperature

Functions of Water The basic material of blood Transports nutrients Carries away waste products Moves food through the digestive system Regulates body temperature

Water Every Day A person should drink 8 glasses of water EVERY day

Vitamins They help the body stay healthy and function properly They process other nutrients

Water-Soluble Vitamins Vitamin C & the B vitamins (they are not stored in the body and must be consumed every day)

Fat Soluble Vitamins Vitamins A,D,E, & K ( these are the vitamins stored in the body’s fat)

Minerals Minerals form part of many tissues They keep body processes operating smoothly

Iron Iron should be in the food that you eat, as it builds red blood cells Anemia results from a lack of iron

Minerals the Body Needs (besides calcium, phosphorus, & iron) Potassium Magnesium Zinc Iodine Sodium