Harmful Chemicals Decrease Body Health

Concentration The amount of chemical that you take in when you eat/use a product.

Cholesterol Found in Saturated Fats Clog your arteries Leading Cause of Death in the US…not Cancer

Sodium (SALT) Comes from the Earth (underground) Too much causes hypertension (high blood pressure) High blood pressure often leads to heart disease

Preservatives Found in almost ALL packaged foods Makes foods last longer (shelf life) Have been linked to CANCER Many companies are getting rid of them; however, this increases the price

Pesticides & Fertilizers Kill Insects Make plants grow BOTH have been linked to Cancer Wash all fruits/veg before eating Even better-Eat ORGANIC (no chemicals are used!)

Nutrients Nutrients provide raw materials and energy for body processes, digestion, breathing, moving and etc. There are 6 nutrients in that your body needs. Carbohydrates Lipids(fats) Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water

Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are sugars Examples: Candy Sugar Complex carbohydrates are starches. Some examples of Complex Carbs are: Fruits Vegetables Beans

Lipids (Fats) Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. Examples: Crisco, butter Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature. Examples: Olive oil, cooking oils

Proteins Needed for bone growth Found in meats, dairy and beans Made of Amino Acids

Vitamins Helps with chemical reactions Examples: B 12 C D

water Most essential nutrient Water breaks down nutrients

Energy The body’s first choice of Energy is Carbs; however lipids(fats) have more energy but it is harder for the body to break it down.