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7 Main Nutrients and functions Energy Producers: 1.Carbohydrates – energy 2.Fats – Energy, insulation and protection 3.Protein – Build and repair body tissues 7 Main Nutrients and functions

7 Main Nutrients and functions Non- energy producers 1.Vitamins – metabolic functions 2.Minerals – become part of the body 3.Water – hydration 4.Fiber – good digestion health 7 Main Nutrients and functions

How are foods sorted into groups? By the nutrient in the largest quantity How are foods sorted into groups?

Grains Color – Orange Nutrient – carbohydrates Serving size – 6 oz. Tips – make half your grains whole

Vegetables Color - green Nutrient – vitamins and minerals Serving – 2 ½ cups Tips – eat a variety of colors Vegetables

Fruits Color – red Nutrient – vitamins and minerals Serving – 2 cups Tips – eat the fruit rather than juices. Fruits

Dairy Color – blue Nutrient – Calcium Serving – 3 cups Tips – Go low fat or fat free. Dairy

Proteins Color – Purple Nutrient – protein Serving – 5 ½ oz. Tips – choose lean meats Proteins

Fat Tips – use oils instead of solid fats Oils

What is the difference between fats and oils? Fats – solid at room temp. Tend to be saturated. Oils – liquid at room temp. Tend to be mono- unsaturated. What is the difference between fats and oils?

Physical Activity - Kids – need 60 minutes per day Adolescents – 60 minutes per day Adults – 30-60 minutes a day Physical Activity -

The History of the Plate

The larger the plate the more we tend to eat The larger the plate the more we tend to eat. The correct plate size is 9 inches Plate size?

What does an average American adult diet look like? 2,000 calories for MyPlate Grain – 6 oz. Vegetables – 2 ½ c. Fruit – 2 c. Dairy – 3 c. Protein – 5 ½ oz. What does an average American adult diet look like?