1. NUTRITION

2. What Is Nutrition?
-The study of how your body uses the food that you eat.

3. What is a Nutrient
A nutrient is a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body. Some provide energy. All help build cells and tissues, regulate bodily processes such as breathing. No single food supplies all the nutrients the body needs to function.

4. The six Classifications of Nutrients
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Protein
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Starches
Fats
Cellulose

5. Nutrients that have Calories:
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats

6. Definition of a Calorie:
A unit of measure for energy in food

7. Calories per gram: Protein 1 Gram = 4 calories
Carbohydrates Gram = 4 calories
Fat Gram = 9 calories

8. Variables which affect nutrient needs:
1. Age
2. Gender
3. Activity Level
4. Climate
5. Health
6. State of nutrition

12. Protein Bodybuilding Nutrient
No new living tissue can be built without it
Bones, blood, cells, etc
They do all of the work in the body for the cells
Meat, eggs, dairy, beans, etc.

14. Carbohydrates Main energy source Starches Fiber Sugars
Provides body with glucose which keeps cells healthy

15. Carbohydrates Starches - breads, potatoes, cereals,
Best source of glucose for energy
Fiber - plant form of carbohydrate.
Cannot be digested
Maintain health digestive tract
Sugars - also gets converted to glucose
Difference is empty calories

16. Fats Supply most of the fuel for the body Insulates the body
Protects from bruises, strains, and breaks

17. Fats Saturated Comes from animals sources Solid at room temp
Butter, meats, creams
Linked to heart disease
Bacon, sausage, hamburgers, butter, cheese

18. Fats
Unsaturated
Mainly from vegetable oil, olive oil, corn oil, and canola oil.
Liquid at room temp
Less likely to cause Heart Disease
Avocados, nuts, peanut butter, margarine, mayonnaise, etc

21. Vitamins Nutrition Packet will cover vitamins in greater detail.
Thiamine
Niacin
Folic acid
Retinol

22. Minerals Nutrition Packet covers minerals in great detail Calcium Iron
Potassium
Sodium

23. Dietary Guidelines Eat a Variety of Foods Be Physically Active
3. Diet High in Fruits and Vegetables
4. Diet Low in Fats
5. Diet Moderate in Sugars and Salts
6. Drink Plenty of Fluids
7. Alcohol in Moderation

49. Ten U.S. Dietary Guidelines:
Aim for Fitness
1. Aim for a healthy weight

50. 2. Be physically active each day

51. Build a Healthy Base 3. Let the pyramid guide your choices
4. Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
5. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
6. Keep food safe to eat.

52. Choose Sensibly
7. Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat
8. Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars
9. Choose and prepare food with less salt
10. If you drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation