The Energy Nutrients

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 2 Physical Activity Booster Strength

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 3 The Energy Nutrients Grains Fruits Meat, Beans, Fish and Nuts Vegetables Milk and Dairy Oils

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 4 The Energy Nutrients Functions of Protein  Build muscles, body tissues, and blood cells  Part of enzymes and hormones  Enhance immune system

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 5 The Energy Nutrients Sources of Protein Animals Foods  Meat, Fish, Poultry, Eggs, and Dairy Products Plant Foods  Dried Beans, Peas, Lentils, Nuts, and Seeds

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 6 The Energy Nutrients Protein Facts  4 calories per gram  Extra protein is converted to energy  Stored as fat if not needed

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 7 The Energy Nutrients Carbohydrates Provide Energy  Heart, Lungs, and the Brain  Growth/Development  Muscles  Active lifestyles increase the need for energy from carbohydrates

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 8 The Energy Nutrients Sources of Simple Carbohydrates  Fruit  Milk  Some Vegetables  Honey  Refined Sugars

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 9 The Energy Nutrients Sources of Complex Carbohydrates  Grains  Starchy Vegetables  Legumes  Other Source of Dietary Fiber (indigestible)

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 10 The Energy Nutrients Carbohydrate Facts  Fuel for Brain  4 calories per gram  Excess converted and stored as fat

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 11 The Energy Nutrients Fat Facts  Concentrated Energy  9 calories per gram  Part of every cell  Cushions organs  Vitamins A, D, E, K  Flavor  Fullness (satiety)

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 12 The Energy Nutrients Balance Fat Intakes by Selecting:  Lean Meats  Low-Fat, Fat-Free Milk and Milk Products  Low-Fat Cooking Methods  Some Nuts/Seeds  Limited Added Fats

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 13 Tasting Activity Healthful Desserts

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 14 Fast Facts about Energy Nutrients Summary Chart of Nutrient Roles and Food Sources  Protein  Carbohydrate  Fat Includes resource for food group organizations

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 15 Calories Counts Serving Sizes Matter

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 16 The Energy Nutrients Cafeteria Connection – Energy Balance  Balanced meals fuel school performance

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 17 Show Video

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 18 The Energy Nutrients Nutrition Nuggets  Food Allergy  Food Intolerances  Adverse Reaction to Food

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 19 Personal Discovery Assessment Pantry Patrol  How many different whole grains do you usually eat?

End of Lesson 3

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 21 This training was conducted by the National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi

National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi 22 National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi  Mission: To provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs  Vision: To be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in child nutrition programs