NUTRITION THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

OBJECTIVES  explain why the body needs nutrients.  identify factors that influence which foods you choose.  describe how emotions can affect your food choices.  Understand how to read a nutrition label

NUTRITION Learning about nutrition is the best way to learn about which nutrients your body needs the most. nutrition The study of nutrients and how the body uses them

THE ROLE OF FOOD Choosing healthy foods is a positive behavior that can help you prevent certain health problems.

FOOD, NUTRIENTS, AND NUTRITION Your body depends on nutrients in food to function properly throughout the day. nutrients Substances in food that your body needs

NUTRIENTS HELP THE BODY BUILD NEW TISSUE HELPS THE BODY REPAIR DAMAGED CELLS HELPS THE BODY PRODUCE ENERGY

CALORIES The energy in food is measured in units called calories.

NUTRIENTS 2 KINDS OF NUTRIETNS NUTRIENTS THAT PROVIDE ENERGY NUTRIENTS THAT HELP THE BODY RUN SMOOTHLY

NUTRIENTS THAT PROVIDE ENERGY PROTEINS CARBOHYDRATES FATS

NUTRIENTS THAT HELP THE BODY RUN SMOOTHLY VITAMINS MINERALS WATER

WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? PEER PRESSURE

WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? AVAILABILITY

WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? CONVENIENCE

WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION

WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? ADVERTISING

WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? FAMILY AND CULTURE

APPETITE Appetite in another factor that influences what you choose to eat. appetite The psychological desire for food

APPETITE Psychological desires for food are often connected to memories and feelings.

HUNGER It is important to know the difference between appetite and hunger. hunger The body’s physical need for food

FOOD AND EMOTIONS Emotions influence your food choices because food can bring up feelings connected to past experiences. A craving for food can be especially strong when people feel sad, lonely, or discouraged.