Essential nutrients Chart Activity Assignment Preview notes on Essential Nutrients. Using copy paper, create a chart of the 6 essential nutrient categories. Locate 6 food/drinks per category that contain the essential nutrient. Include 1 picture per category. Include color. Tape in notebook when completed. ***Use Red Guide to Good Food textbook Chapter 2 as a resource if needed.***

What if I eat too many? What if I do not eat enough? Essential Nutrients What if I eat too many? What if I do not eat enough?

Overview Essential Nutrients are: Proteins Fats Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals Water

Proteins Help support cell growth and development and produce antibodies Sources:

Proteins-Which will you choose? Excesses=Weight Gain Deficiencies=fatigue, weight loss, PEM

Water 50-75% of body made of water Thirst- #1 symptom of water loss (then dry lips, weakness, flushed skin) Aids in digestion and cell growth, regulates body temperature

Water- Will you start drinking? Deficiency=Chapped lips, jaundice Enough=Ageless Beauty

Let’s calculate how much water you need!!! Body weight /2= amount of ounces per day 150/2= 75 ounces ~ 5 bottles of water a day 16 oz.=1 bottle water

Carbohydrates #1 ENERGY source Three types Sugar Starches Fiber Fiber very important to diet-can lead to disease prevention.

Sources Starches Fiber SUGARS

Vitamins Keep body tissues healthy and help systems function properly Sources:

Vitamin D deficiency-rickets Vitamin E= clear skin no makeup

Minerals Inorganic substances that assist with bodily functions. Calcium Phosphorus Sodium Chlorine-green vegetables potassium Iron Zinc-crabs Fluorine Iodine

Minerals Calcium deficiency= Osteoporosis Sodium excess=High Blood pressure Calcium deficiency= Osteoporosis

Fats Satisfy hunger and digest slow (you feel full) Insulate body and protects organs Only need 2 tablespoons a day Unhealthy vs. Healthy