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Nutrients! Chemical substances in food that help maintain the body. You need over 50 for good health!
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6 Nutrients Fat Carbohydrates Protein Water Vitamins Minerals Fat Carbohydrates Protein Water Vitamins Minerals
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Fat Facts All oils and fats are 100% fat. Fats = solids Oils = liquids
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Fat Too much: Get fat Clogged arteries Too much: Get fat Clogged arteries Not enough: Low energy Body takes energy from carbs and protein
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Healthy Artery VS. Clogged Artery No more than 30% of daily calories
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Types of Fat Types of fat: Saturated (from animals) Unsaturated (from plants) What happens when you cook bacon or a hamburger and leave the fat in the pan until it cools?
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Carbohydrates Two types: 1.simple 2.complex Simple carbs taste sweet (candy, fruit, jam, honey) Two types: 1.simple 2.complex Simple carbs taste sweet (candy, fruit, jam, honey)
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Carbohydrates Complex carbs = Whole grains and vegetables Gives energy Helps digest fat Used for Growth & maintenance Fiber helps prevent cancer
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Carbohydrates Too much: You get too many calories Too much: You get too many calories Not enough: Low energy Constipation (from not enough fiber)
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Protein Function: Build and repair tissue Regulates body processes (fluid balance) Can be used for energy if carbs and fat are not available Function: Build and repair tissue Regulates body processes (fluid balance) Can be used for energy if carbs and fat are not available
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Water Function Regulate body temp. Lubricate joints Aids digestion Sources Juice, milk, coffee, tea, clear soups, and food.
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Water About 50 - 75% of the body is made of water. Found inside and outside of cells. About 50 - 75% of the body is made of water. Found inside and outside of cells.
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How much we need a day We use about 10 cups of water a day Require 8 glasses of fluid per day to supply enough for most people. Some need more. We use about 10 cups of water a day Require 8 glasses of fluid per day to supply enough for most people. Some need more.
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Vitamins Fat Soluble A, D, E, & K are stored in Fat in the body. A for vision D comes from sun and needed for bones E is an antioxidant K is needed for clotting blood Water Soluble B found in bread & pasta & vegetables Lots of B vitamins needed for digestion and absorption of all nutrients. C found in citrus foods an helps clot blood, antioxidant
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Vitamins Fat soluble - dissolve in fats, longer lasting (vitamins A, D, E, K) Water soluble - dissolve in water, carried out of the body in urine (vitamins B, C) Fat soluble - dissolve in fats, longer lasting (vitamins A, D, E, K) Water soluble - dissolve in water, carried out of the body in urine (vitamins B, C)
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Minerals For building bones & soft tissue Regulates body processes Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, and Dairy Products. For building bones & soft tissue Regulates body processes Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, and Dairy Products.
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Minerals 4% of our Body Weight Calcium Iodine Sodium Chlorine Potassium Calcium Iodine Sodium Chlorine Potassium
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