Nutrition Introduction Chapter 5 Day 1 Created by T Stivers Schindewolf Intermediate

People need ______ to survive. food To stay healthy, we need the _________ from the foods we eat. nutrients

Making healthy food choices is important to your ___________. overall health Nutrition ___________ is the process by which the body takes in and uses food.

Is there a difference between appetite and hunger?

What natural physical drive protects you from starvation? Hunger __________ is a desire, rather than the need, to eat. Appetite

When Your Stomach is Empty When You Eat Its walls contract, stimulating nerve endings. The nerves signal your brain that your body needs food. The walls of the stomach are stretched. The nerve endings are no longer stimulated.

Why good nutrition? Improves quality of life Provides calories Provides nutrients Calories are units of ________ that measure the __________used by the body. heat energy are substances in food that the body needs to _______, _____________, and _________ energy. Nutrients grow repair itself supply

More reasons why good nutrition? One of the fastest growing periods - teens Enables you to stay mentally alert You feel good Look your best Prevents unhealthy weight gain, obesity, & weight loss Prevents Type 2 diabetes Lowers your risk for heart disease, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis

When choosing foods we are influenced by: Family, friends, and peers Emotions Culture Cost Convenience Advertising (Stressed, frustrated, depressed, bored, reward) http://www.clutchcitydaily.com/ccd_images/ronald_mcdonald.gif