Health Pt 3 Dr. Solis

Nutrition – Deuteronomy 6:24-25 C. Everett Koop, M.D. – “If you do not smoke or drink excessively, your diet can influence your long term health prospects more than any other action you might take.”

Nutrition Proteins are essential to every cell in your body – the largest portion existing in your muscle tissue Protein is the only source your body has for nitrogen, which is needed to build new tissue

Nutrition Sources of protein: Animal products (meat, eggs) Beans, nuts, other plants You do not have to eat animal protein to be healthy; however, a vegetarian diet must be arranged very carefully to ensure that the proper nutritional requirements are met.

Nutrition Vegetable proteins are incomplete – No single vegetable source contains all the amino acids your body needs You need to combine: grains with legumes, seeds, nuts, and vegetables in the same meal to provide the right combination

Carbohydrates Carbs are energy producers for the body: Provide energy Help to control the breakdown of protein Protect the body against toxins Carbs are made of sugar Your diet should include complex carbs and avoid simple carbs

Fats Believe it or not your body needs fat… Fat provides a concentrated source of energy The body needs fat for: Growth and repair Maintaining body temperature Cushioning vital organs Insulation Keeping skin from being dry and flaky Manufacturing hormones

Fats Saturated fat increases blood cholesterol and leads to heart disease The body does not need any saturated fat to survive. Saturated fat is found in red meat, pork, egg yolks, butter, hard margarine, most cheeses and dairy products, tropical oils (coconut and palm)

Fats Unsaturated fat does not elevate cholesterol levels (oils – corn, safflower, cottonseed and canola) Your body needs a small amount of cholesterol (waxy substance carried in the bloodstream)– just not too much: Makes Vit D useful Makes hormones Builds cell membranes Makes bile acids to digest fat Builds nerve tissue

Prescription for Good Nutrition 1. Eat a variety of foods (including fruit and vegetables) Maintain an ideal weight Use exercise to keep your metabolism high Increase dietary fiber to g a day Eat less sugar Eat less sodium Eat less fat Avoid alcohol and smoking Drink plenty of water Avoid eating under stress

Question If God were to write you out a personal prescription for your diet, would you follow it?