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What are the 6 essential nutrients? Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water

Carbohydrates The body’s most important source of energy Examples: Sugars, starches, fiber, fruit, veggies, breads and pastas

Fats Found from the bodies of animals and some veggies. Fats are an important source of calories, and they insulate the body from heat and cold. Examples: Vegetable oil, butter, meat/poultry, cheese, ice cream, eggs

Protein Vital organic substances found mainly in animal foods. Proteins build, maintain, and repair body tissue Examples: Eggs, meat, dairy, cheese, milk, poultry, fish, nuts, seeds

Vitamins Organic substances that assist in the chemical reactions that occur in the body. Speed up the reactions that produce energy. Examples: Fruits (citrus), veggies, milk, egg, cheese, fish, meat, wheat, OJ

Minerals Inorganic elements that the body is unable to manufacture are widely distributed in nature and have vital roles in metabolism. Examples: Calcium, iron, Sodium, Magnesium, Iodine  Good source of calcium  Good source of iron Other examples: red meat, seafood, liver

Water the body’s most essential nutrient, vital to EVERY body function. Regulates body temp Transports nutrients and waste throughout the body How much water makes up your body?  70%

The Food Pyramid

How much should you have each day ? 6 oz. of grains, such as pasta, cereal, or bread 2 and a half cups of veggies 1 and a half cups of fruits 3 cups of milk (calcium) 5 oz. of meat and beans (protein) Oils are not a food group, but you still need some for good health

Other important information 3,500 calories = 1 pound – To lose 1 pound a person needs to lost 3,500 calories more than what they are taking in EATING DISORDERS – Anorexia Nervosa- typically involves and irrational fear of becoming obese, and resulting in severe weight loss due to self-starvation – Bulimia Nervosa- typically involves extremely restrictive dieting and regular binge eating, followed by self-induced vomiting.