Importance of Good Nutrition Growth Appearance Maintenance/Health Energy game 3
SIX NUTRIENT CLASSES Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water
Healthy Balance of Nutrients Protein Fat Carbohydrates
PROTEINS Complete Proteins SOURCES Animal SOURCES meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, Incomplete Proteins Plant SOURCES legumes (dried beans & peas), seeds, nuts
PROTEINS FUNCTIONS: Build, repair, and maintain body tissues. Can provide some energy
CARBOHYDRATES STARCH FIBER SUGAR SOURCES Candy/soda desserts Bread/cereal/ rice/pasta/ potatoes FIBER All fruits/ vegetables & grains
CARBOHYDRATES FUNCTIONS: Energy ( SUGAR and STARCH) Adds Bulk for elimination (FIBER)
Dairy foods/red meat/eggs/fried foods FATS SOURCE SATURATED (ANIMAL – SOLID) Dairy foods/red meat/eggs/fried foods UNSATURATED (PLANT – OIL) Oils
FATS FUNCTIONS: Energy Insulation
VITAMINS SOURCES Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats A B C D
VITAMINS FUNCTIONS: Regulate processes in the body (heartbeat, breathing, digestion,etc.)
MINERALS CALCIUM SOURCES Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/ IRON SOURCES dairy foods/grains/ meats/
MINERALS FUNCTIONS: Regulate processes in the body. (become part of the body)
WATER FOOD SOURCES All foods FUNCTIONS: Aids chemical reactions, controls body temperature, transport nutrients
3 MAIN FUNCTIONS OF NUTRIENTS 1) Build & repair tissue (Proteins) 2) Provide heat & energy (carbohydrates & fats) 3) Regulate body processes (vitamins, minerals, water)