Nutrition

Learning Intention Success Criteria Students will explore the basics of nutrition and build an understanding of how it may affect their current and future health. Success Criteria I am successful when: Take good notes on the nutrition information Participate in class Pay attention to teacher and classmate comments Act in a respectful manner Show self motivation

Nutrient A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used in an organism's metabolism which must be taken in from its environment.

There are six classes of nutrients: Carbohydrates Fats Minerals Protein Vitamins Water

Carbs are sugars and starches that the body uses for energy. Carbohydrates Carbs are sugars and starches that the body uses for energy. Plants are the major source of carbs in our diets

Simple Carbohydrates Sugars that are quickly digested and provide a boost of energy for the body.

Foods with lots or sugar: oranges, milk, cookies, and candy Simple Carbohydrates Foods with lots or sugar: oranges, milk, cookies, and candy

Complex Carbohydrates Starches that are composed of many sugars linked together. They provide the body with long term energy since they are digested more slowly

Complex Carbohydrates Complex Carbohydrate Foods: rice, beans, potatoes

Protein Proteins are the basis of many animal body structures (e.g. muscles, skin, and hair) Provide the building materials to help the body grow and repair itself. Proteins are made from many amino acids connected together in different arrangements.

Protein & Essential Amino Acids 9 of the 20 amino acids are called essential amino acids because you must obtain them from the foods you eat since your body cannot make them.

Foods containing all 9 of essential amino acids Complete Proteins Foods containing all 9 of essential amino acids

Examples: fish, meat, eggs, milk, cheese Complete Proteins Examples: fish, meat, eggs, milk, cheese

Foods that are missing some essential amino acids. Incomplete Proteins Foods that are missing some essential amino acids. For example: Legumes, nuts & whole grains

ENERGY source for the body (more than carbs and proteins) Fat ENERGY source for the body (more than carbs and proteins) Fats belong to a group of organic compounds called lipids which are substances that do not dissolve in water. Help protect and cushion vital organs as well as joints Insulate the body

Contain fatty acids that are missing hydrogen atoms Unsaturated Fats Contain fatty acids that are missing hydrogen atoms At room temperature, they are typically in liquid form.

Unsaturated Fats Foods with a lot of unsaturated fat: canola, safflower, and peanut oils, avocados

Contain fatty acids with the MAXIMUM amount of hydrogen atoms Saturated Fats Contain fatty acids with the MAXIMUM amount of hydrogen atoms At room temperature, they are typically in solid form.

Saturated Fats Foods with a lot of saturated fats: cheese, whole milk, butter, and ice cream

Some Important Minerals: Calcium Iron Potassium Magnesium Minerals are INORGANIC substances that are required by your body in order to develop and grow properly. Some Important Minerals: Calcium Iron Potassium Magnesium

Vitamins Group of complex compounds that help your body maintain normal metabolism, growth, and development

Balanced Diet

Balanced Diet