What is Nutrition? The process of using food and it’s substances to help your body have energy, grow, and work properly.

Carbohydrates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6esFOqj _IaY Simple carbs – break down fast and provide quick energy Food Sources – Sugary foods like candy, cookies and syrup

Carbohydrates Complex Carbs: Break down slowly and provide lasting energy. Food sources Fruits, veggies and whole grains

Carbohydrates Fiber: Complex carbs that clean your intestines & makes you feel full longer Food sources – Same as complex carbs BENEFITS to your body Body’s main source of energy 50-60% of our diet should be carbohydrates

Fats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gqo3Y 6WFYA Bad Fats Saturated Trans Cholesterol Examples: Cheese, pizza, ice cream & beef

Fats Good Fats Unsaturated –Good in moderation Examples: Avocado, olive oil, fish, & walnuts

Fats: Benefits to the body Concentrated source of energy Insulates the body Cushions & Protects organs Helps absorb vitamins Slower to digests than carbohydrates Adds flavor to food

Protein https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRHCVQEI AwcComplete Contains all 9 essential amino acids Examples: Animal products – meat, fish and dairy products (some plant products: soy & quinoa)

Protein Incomplete: Missing one or more of the 9 essential amino acids Food Sources: Grains, nuts, beans & corn

Protein – Benefits to the Body Growth Builds and repairs body tissues & muscles Provides energy as a last resort

Vitamins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46wUJ0l 2rjA Water-Soluble: B-complex and C, not stored Food Sources: B-Complex: Turkey, tuna, whole grains & beans Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, peppers, greens

Vitamins Vitamins A, D, E, & K, Fat-soluable: Stored vitamins Vitamins A, D, E, & K, Food sources: Eggs, colorful fruits & veggies (especially orange and green), dairy, & oils Benefits to the body: Regulate chemical reactions in the body

Minerals Calcium Phosphorus Zinc Sodium: Salt Iron Potassium Food sources: dairy, green veggies Phosphorus Food sources: dairy, meat Zinc Food sources: Meat, beans, dairy Sodium: Salt Iron Food sources: Meat, green veggies Potassium Food sources: Bananas, citrus fruits, green veggies, potatos

Minerals Benefits to the body Regulates all body processes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF2IgnD8Eg 0

Water What foods do we find water in? Almost EVERYTHING! Fruits, veggies, soups, juices, Why do we need water? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goBmkTL6rz c

Water – Benefits to the body Carries nutrients to all parts of the body Helps get rid of the body’s waste Lubricates and cushions joints Aids in digestion Prevents constipation Keeps mucous membranes moist Regulates body temperature

What Factors influence your food choices? Family & Friends Cultural Background Food Availability Time & Money Advertising Knowledge of Nutrition Personal Preferences

What’s the Difference? Appetite Hunger The psychological desire for food. Usually stimulated by smell, sight or texture of food You WANT to eat, but don’t NEED to eat Hunger The physical NEED for food. Signs you NEED to eat may be: Stomach growling Stomach contracting Tiredness Light headed

What you eat affects what you do http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TDh5m0YsDg&list=PLC877B8B165CC4569&index=13

What is Good Nutrition to YOU?

Food & Emotions Can food meet emotional needs? What about a special event like birthday’s or holidays? What about comfort foods when you are sick or feeling sad? Is it healthy to use food as a way to deal with stress or boredom? Even though lots of people use food as a way to deal with stress or boredom, it is not a healthy way to respond to these feelings. What could you do to deal with stress or boredom rather than eating?

Bottom Line on Good Nutrition http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=zJNmu0tpdZU http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=OgJ183CbGNI

Sources http://funnymama.com/post/134833 http://science.howstuffworks.com/innovatio n/edible-innovations/fast-food2.htm Teen Health Textbook – Mary H. Bronson, Michael J. Cleary and Betty M. Hubbard. www.health.glencoe.com