Teen Living Objective 7.02 Assess Personal Eating Habits

Nutrients  Nutrients are chemicals in food  They help the body work properly

Classes of Nutrients  Carbohydrates  Proteins  Fats  Water  Vitamins  minerals

Carbohydrates  Carbohydrates provide the body with ready energy

Grains, Vegetables, & Fruits  All of these provide complex carbohydrates as well as other nutrients

Simple Carbohydrates  Sugars  Starches

Protein  People need protein because it repairs and builds tissues in the body  Protein is found in meats, beans, eggs, and dairy foods

Ways the Body Uses Fat  To transport and store nutrients  To regulate body temperature and growth  As a reserve supply of energy

Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fat  Saturated fat – found in animal foods and coconut & palm oils  Unsaturated fat – found in oils from vegetables, nuts, seeds and is a liquid at room temperature

Functions of Water  The basic material of blood  Transports nutrients  Carries away waste products  Moves food through the digestive system  Regulates body temperature

Water Every Day  A person should drink 8 glasses of water EVERY day

Vitamins  They help the body stay healthy and function properly  They process other nutrients

Water-Soluble Vitamins  Vitamin C & the B vitamins  (they are not stored in the body and must be consumed every day)

Fat Soluble Vitamins  Vitamins A,D,E, & K  ( these are the vitamins stored in the body’s fat)

Minerals  Minerals form part of many tissues  They keep body processes operating smoothly

Iron  Iron should be in the food that you eat, as it builds red blood cells  Anemia results from a lack of iron

Minerals the Body Needs  (besides calcium, phosphorus, & iron)  Potassium  Magnesium  Zinc  Iodine  Sodium