1. Nutrition Notes

2. What is Nutrition?
Nutrition: The science that studies the substances in food, and how the body uses them.
Your nutrition affects your growth, bodies repair system, and your everyday body functions.

3. Nutrients
Nutrients: Elements in food that help your body work properly.
How many essential nutrients are there?

4. 6 Essential Nutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals
Water

5. Interesting Facts About Water
More than half your body is made of water.
Functions of water:
Help you digest food
Help you get rid of waste
Transport nutrients
Keeps your body at a steady temperature
What is it called when your body doesn’t have enough water??
DEHYDRATION

6. What is a Calorie
Calorie- Unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods.
What weighs more
16oz of Soda or
16oz of Water???
Obesity