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To make healthful food choices, you must first learn about nutrition.
The process by which your body takes in and uses food Why Nutrition Matters
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Nutrients There are six nutrients our body needs: _Protein__
___________ Minerals___ Vitamins___ __________ Fats____ Nutrients- substances the body needs to grow, repair itself, and provide energy. Nutrients
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Most nutrition experts recommend getting 45 to 65 percent of your daily calories from carbohydrates.
Starches and sugars found in foods, which provide your body’s main source of energy Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates Carbohydrates- Our body and brain’s main ________ source
There are two different kinds of carbohydrates: S________ C________ What are some examples of each? Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates Simple- sugars
Complex- starches, whole grain, most foods with a lot of fiber Eating the right amount of foods rich in fiber can help with any 'traffic jams' in the bathroom. However, fiber absorbs water. Eating too much fiber without drinking plenty of water can have the opposite of its intended effect! Don't forget your eight to ten 8oz glasses of water a day in addition to slowly increasing your fiber intake! Carbohydrates
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Types of Carbohydrates
Fiber is a carbohydrate that moves waste through your digestive system. Fiber A tough complex carbohydrate that the body cannot digest Types of Carbohydrates
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The Role of Carbohydrates
Most carbohydrates are turned into a simple sugar called glucose, the main source of fuel for the body. Glucose can be stored in your body’s tissue and used later. The Role of Carbohydrates
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Insulin What is insulin?
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Insulin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYH1 deu7-4E
Insulin is responsible for regulating ________ ___________ in your body. Glucose is another word for ___________ Insulin
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Diabetes is a lifelong disease in which there are high levels of _________ in the blood.
TqPzj4 There are two types of diabetes: - ________ Diabetes
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The body does not produce _________ due to an autoimmune deficiency.
About ____% of all diabetes cases Most common type found in _____________ Type I Diabetes
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Treatment of Type I Diabetes
Because of the absence of insulin and not the inability to use it, a person with Type I diabetes will need to get it from an ___________ ________ (every day). Treatment of Type I Diabetes
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The body does not produce enough insulin or does not use the __________ efficiently.
About ____% of all cases in the population. SupQhE&feature=relmfu Type II Diabetes
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Type II Diabetes Treatment
If the body doesn’t use it well enough, the presence of insulin is not the problem. The intake of _________ has to be regulated. If the body doesn’t produce enough, insulin will need to be received from an _________ _________. Type II Diabetes Treatment
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Proteins Protein- __________ ________ of the body
Proteins are responsible for rebuilding _________ after it is torn down. After you ‘run out’ of carbohydrates proteins become your main ______ ________. Sources? Proteins
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Protein-Rich Plant-Based Foods
Grains Nuts Seeds Legumes Types of Proteins
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Main sources of protein
Proteins
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Fats Your body needs a certain amount of fat to function properly.
Choose to eat healthier fats. Fats
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Fats Needed in our diet, but in ____________
What is the purpose of fat? __________ system and reserve supply of __________ Without fat, all _______ in your body would collapse Moderation, storage, energy, cells Fats
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Fats There are two different types of fats: U____________ S__________
L_________ at room temperature S__________ S_________ at room temperature Fats
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Consuming saturated fats can increase the levels of cholesterol in your blood.
A waxy, fatlike substance The Role of Fats
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Are these saturated fats or unsaturated fats?
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Eating calcium-rich foods reduces your risk of developing osteoporosis.
A condition in which the bones become fragile and break easily Minerals
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Minerals Inorganic substances in your body
Provide a wide range of functions Your body _______ produce them Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron are examples What do these do? Minerals
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Vitamins Organic compounds found in your body
A (V_____), B (several different functions) , C (helps wounds heal), D (stronger bones), E (cell protector), K (blood c________) Two Types of Vitamins: Fat-soluble (A, D, E, and K) Water-Soluble (All B vitamins {1,2,3,5,6,7,9,12} and vitamin C) Vitamins
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Vitamins
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Calories A Calorie is a unit of ________
You can get calories from anything you ingest Calories
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Food Label
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Food Label
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Food Guide Pyramid
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Your metabolism converts the food you eat into fuel.
The process by which the body breaks down substances and gets energy from food Your Energy Balance
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It takes about 3,500 calories to equal 1 pound of body fat.
Thus, if you consume 500 fewer calories than you use every day, you will lose 1 pound per week. Your Energy Balance
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High-fat foods are high in calories
High-fat foods are high in calories. Some low-fat foods may also be high in calories. Food preparation also plays a role in how many calories a food delivers. How Many Calories?
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How Many Calories?
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To learn if your body weight falls into a healthy range, calculate your body mass index (BMI).
A measure of body weight relative to height Body Mass Index
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Your BMI can help you to determine if you’re overweight or at risk for being overweight.
Heavier than the standard weight range for your height Body Mass Index
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Teens who are overweight may be at risk of becoming obese.
Having an excess of body fat Weighing Too Much
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Teens who are underweight may feel weak, tire easily, or have trouble concentrating.
Below the standard weight range for your height Weighing Too Little
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For some teens, being too thin can mean that they are not getting the calories and nutrients their growing bodies need. They also may be exercising excessively to burn calories. Weighing Too Little
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Physical Activity and Weight Management
This graph shows how many calories a person weighing 125 to 175 pounds can burn doing each activity for 10 minutes.
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Teens who want to lose weight may be tempted to try fad diets that promise quick, easy weight loss.
Weight-loss plans that tend to be popular for only a short time Fad Diets
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Types of Fad Diets Types of Fad Diets Miracle Foods Magic Combinations
Fasting Types of Fad Diets Diet Pills Liquid Diets Types of Fad Diets
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Hunger and Appetite One reason people eat is hunger. Hunger
The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body’s need for food Hunger and Appetite
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Hunger and Appetite A second reason people eat is appetite. Appetite
The psychological desire for food Hunger and Appetite
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Sometimes people eat in response to an emotional need, like when they feel stressed, frustrated, lonely, or sad. In other cases, people may snack out of boredom or use food as a reward. Food and Emotions
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Some people engage in “mindless eating,” which is snacking continuously while absorbed in another activity. Food and Emotions
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A__________ - eating disorder in which there is a distorted body image, and a f______ of gaining weight B_________ - Frequent episodes of b______ eating, followed by franting effort to avoid g__________ weight Eating Disorders
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People with anorexia nervosa see themselves unrealistically as overweight even when they are dangerously thin. Anorexia nervosa An eating disorder in which an irrational fear of weight gain leads people to starve themselves Anorexia Nervosa
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Anorexia Nervosa avoiding food and meals
eating only a few kinds of food in small amounts People with anorexia develop obsessive behaviors related to food, such as: weighing or counting the calories in everything they eat exercising excessively Anorexia Nervosa weighing themselves repeatedly
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People with bulimia nervosa regularly binge then purge.
An eating disorder that involves cycles of overeating and purging, or attempts to rid the body of food Bulimia Nervosa
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Binging is eating a huge amount of food in a single sitting.
Purging is forcing vomiting, taking laxatives to flush food out of the system, or fasting or exercising frantically after a binge. Bulimia Nervosa
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Bulimia Nervosa Possible health consequences Dehydration
Sore and inflamed throat Swollen glands Possible health consequences Damaged teeth Damage to the stomach, intestines, or kidneys Bulimia Nervosa Irregular heart rhythms, heart failure, and death
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Binge Eating Disorder People with binge eating disorder do not purge.
an eating disorder in which people overeat compulsively Binge Eating Disorder
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A healthful vegetarian diet contains a variety of foods, including plenty of vegetables, fruits, and whole-grain foods. Vegetarian A person who eats mostly or only plant-based foods Vegetarian Diets
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Vegetarian Diets Vegans eat only plant-based foods.
Types of Vegetarians Vegans eat only plant-based foods. Lacto-ovo vegetarians also include dairy foods and eggs in their diet. Lacto vegetarians include dairy foods in their diet. Vegetarian Diets Ovo vegetarians include eggs in their diet.
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Plant-based foods tend to be lower in saturated fat and cholesterol, and higher in fiber, than most animal-based foods. A well-planned meatless diet may help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and some types of cancer. Vegetarian Diets
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Nutrients There are six nutrients our body needs: _Protein__
_Carbohydrates__________ Minerals___ Vitamins___ __Waters________ Fats____ Nutrients
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Carbohydrates- Our body and brain’s main _Fuel_______ source
There are two different kinds of carbohydrates: S_imple_______ C_omplex_______ What are some examples of each? Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates Simple- sugars
Complex- starches, whole grain, most foods with a lot of fiber Eating the right amount of foods rich in fiber can help with any 'traffic jams' in the bathroom. However, fiber absorbs water. Eating too much fiber without drinking plenty of water can have the opposite of its intended effect! Don't forget your eight to ten 8oz glasses of water a day in addition to slowly increasing your fiber intake! Carbohydrates
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Insulin What is insulin?
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Insulin http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYH1 deu7-4E
Insulin is responsible for regulating __blood______ ___glucose________ in your body. Glucose is another word for __sugar_________ Insulin
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Diabetes is a lifelong disease in which there are high levels of __glucose_______ in the blood.
TqPzj4 There are two types of diabetes: - _Type I_______ - _Type II_______ Diabetes
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The body does not produce _insulin________ due to an autoimmune deficiency.
About _15___% of all diabetes cases Most common type found in __children___________ Type I Diabetes
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Treatment of Type I Diabetes
Because of the absence of insulin and not the inability to use it, a person with Type I diabetes will need to get it from an _outside__________ _source_______ (every day). Treatment of Type I Diabetes
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The body does not produce enough insulin or does not use the _insulin_________ efficiently.
About _85___% of all cases in the population. SupQhE&feature=relmfu Type II Diabetes
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Type II Diabetes Treatment
If the body doesn’t use it well enough, the presence of insulin is not the problem. The intake of _glucose________ has to be regulated. If the body doesn’t produce enough, insulin will need to be received from an _outside source________ _________. Type II Diabetes Treatment
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Proteins Protein- _Building_________ __blocks______ of the body
Proteins are responsible for rebuilding _muscle________ after it is torn down. After you ‘run out’ of carbohydrates proteins become your main _fuel_____ _source_______. Sources? Proteins
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Proteins Main sources of protein
Mention Vegans here and where they get there protein from. Proteins
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Fats Needed in our diet, but in _moderation___________
What is the purpose of fat? _Storage_________ system and reserve supply of _energy_________ Without fat, all _cells______ in your body would collapse Moderation, storage, energy, cells Fats
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Fats There are two different types of fats: U_nsaturated___
L_iquid________ at room temperature S_aturated_________ S_olid________ at room temperature Fats
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Are these saturated fats or unsaturated fats?
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Minerals Inorganic substances in your body
Provide a wide range of functions Your body _can’t______ produce them Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, Iron are examples What do these do? Minerals
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Vitamins Organic compounds found in your body
A (V_ision____), B (several different functions) , C (helps wounds heal), D (stronger bones), E (cell protector), K (blood c_lotting_______) Vitamins
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Vitamins
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Calories A Calorie is a unit of _energy_______
You can get calories from anything you ingest Calories
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Food Label
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Food Label
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Food Guide Pyramid
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A_norexia_________ - eating disorder in which there is a distorted body image, and a f_ear_____ of gaining weight B_ulimia________ - Frequent episodes of b_inge_____ eating, followed by franting effort to avoid g__aining________ weight Eating Disorders
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