Nutrition

Eating proper food for growth and development (until the age of 18) Nutrition Eating proper food for growth and development (until the age of 18)

Appetite The desire to eat

Influences on Eating Habits Early childhood Ethnic Background Convenience Personal Preferences Family Customs Economics Advertising

Substances obtained from food that the body needs Nutrients Substances obtained from food that the body needs

Carbohydrates Starches and sugars, provide energy Ex. Potato, bread, pasta, sugar, cereal, grains (wheat, corn, rice)

Fats Provide insulation and protect vital organs also a source of stored energy

Fats Examples Cholesterol- Fatty, waxlike substance that sticks to the walls of blood vessels From grease, fried foods, red meat, eggs and cheeses To lower cholesterol-less red meat (more chicken and fish) less eggs and cheeses, more fruit

Protein Vital part of every cell and muscle Ex. Meat, milk, nuts, dried beans, peanut butter and eggs

Vitamins and Minerals Compounds necessary for growth Ex.-Fruits and vegetables, A, B6, C, D, Zinc…

Water Need six to eight glasses EVERY day (not carbonated) Body weight in half in ounces

Helps move food through digestive tract, found in wheat and roughage Fiber Helps move food through digestive tract, found in wheat and roughage

Stimulant, found in coffee, tea, cokes-ADDICTIVE Caffeine Stimulant, found in coffee, tea, cokes-ADDICTIVE

FOOD GROUPS

Ex.-Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, any milk product Protein and Calcium Ex.-Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, any milk product

Ex.-Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans and nuts Meats Protein and Iron Ex.-Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans and nuts

Vitamins and minerals, Fiber Ex.-……fruits and vegetables, big suprise

Ex.-Grains (wheat, corn, rice), pasta, whole corn Bread and Cereals Starch, iron and fiber Ex.-Grains (wheat, corn, rice), pasta, whole corn

No Value/Other High calorie items, no nutritional value Ex.-snacks, chips, sugar, candy, soft drinks