1. The big 6!
Nutrients that is…

2. Definitions Nutrition Nutrients
Process in which the body takes in and uses food
Nutrients
Substances in food your body needs to function properly for growth, repair, and energy
Definitions

3. 6 Major Nutrients Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water
Simple
Complex
Fats
Saturated
Unsaturated
Proteins
Complete
Incomplete
Vitamins
Water-soluble
Fat-soluble
Minerals
Water
6 Major Nutrients

4. In your groups you will…
Be assigned a nutrient
Look up that nutrient on your phone.
Create a poster about your nutrient that includes
Definitions
Sub-categories
Recommended amount per day
Food sources it can be found in (minimum of 5) also draw a picture of the foods you choose or any other pictures that represent your nutrient.
Any other information you find interesting or useful.
Use the markers, crayons, and colored pencils from the front to personalize your poster and add color and pictures. Make it look nice for when you present it to the class, you will teach your peers about your nutrient.
In your groups you will…

5. Carbohydrates!

6. Starches and sugars found in food
Provide heat, energy, and fiber for digestion
55%-65% of your diet
grams/day
4 calories = 1 gram
2 Types
Simple: only one sugar (glucose)(milk, fruits, veggies)
Complex: 3 or more simple sugars/starches (rice, grains, seeds, nuts)(low in fat)(high in fiber, minerals, and protein)

7. Fats!

8. Most concentrated form of energy (more than carbs and protein)
Provides warmth and temperature regulation, transportation of vitamins, protects organs
Most concentrated form of energy (more than carbs and protein)
Carries vitamins A, D, E, and K
Does not dissolve in water
9 calories = 1 gram grams/day
2 types
Saturated: solid or semi solid at room temperature (unhealthy) (animal fats, tropical oils, beef, pork, dairy)
Unsaturated: liquid at room temperature (healthy) (vegetable oil, olive oil, grape seed oil, coconut oil)
Trans Fat: when a hydrogen is added through a heating process (unhealthy) (margarine, shortening, baked goods)

9. Minerals!

10. Inorganic substances that the body cannot produce.
Regulates many vital body processes.
Absorbed from the ground through food
Happens when we eat plants and animals
14 are needed on a daily basis
Each mineral has a different required amount/day in “mg”
Sodium = 500mg
Iron = 15mg
Calcium = 1200mg

11. Vitamins!

12. Compounds that help regulate and maintain vital body processes
All are needed in small amounts
Vitamins do NOT supply calories
13 essential vitamins
Vitamin D is produced by the body
2 types:
Water-soluble: dissolves in water
Gets into bloodstream faster
Excess are excreted through urine
Replenished regularly
Fat-soluble: absorbed and transported by fat
A,D,E, and K
All are stored in body fat, liver, and kidneys
Excess can be toxic

13. Protein!

14. Builds and repairs body tissue (muscle, bone, teeth, skin)
20 different amino acids
Body makes all of them except for 9
9 are the essential amino acids that come from food
4 calories/gram grams/day
Complete Proteins: foods that contain essential amino acids
Fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, soybeans
Incomplete Proteins: foods that are missing essential amino acids
Seeds, nuts, and grains

15. Water!

16. Carries nutrients to and from cells in the body and regulates body functions
Cushions areas of your body (joints, spinal cord, brain)
Hydrates
Temperature regulation
7-11 cups daily
Makes up 70-80% of our bodies
Fruits and veggies have more water than meats and cheeses