2. What is Nutrition?
The process of using food and it’s substances to help your body have energy, grow, and work properly.

3. Carbohydrates https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6esFOqj _IaY
Simple carbs – break down fast and provide quick energy
Food Sources – Sugary foods like candy, cookies and syrup

4. Carbohydrates
Complex Carbs: Break down slowly and provide lasting energy.
Food sources
Fruits, veggies and whole grains

5. Carbohydrates
Fiber: Complex carbs that clean your intestines & makes you feel full longer
Food sources – Same as complex carbs
BENEFITS to your body
Body’s main source of energy
50-60% of our diet should be carbohydrates

6. Fats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gqo3Y 6WFYA Bad Fats Saturated
Trans
Cholesterol
Examples: Cheese, pizza, ice cream & beef

7. Fats Good Fats Unsaturated –Good in moderation
Examples: Avocado, olive oil, fish, & walnuts

8. Fats: Benefits to the body
Concentrated source of energy
Insulates the body
Cushions & Protects organs
Helps absorb vitamins
Slower to digests than carbohydrates
Adds flavor to food

9. Protein https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRHCVQEI AwcComplete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids
Examples: Animal products – meat, fish and dairy products
(some plant products: soy & quinoa)

10. Protein Incomplete: Missing one or more of the 9 essential amino acids
Food Sources: Grains, nuts, beans & corn

11. Protein – Benefits to the Body
Growth
Builds and repairs body tissues & muscles
Provides energy as a last resort

12. Vitamins https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46wUJ0l 2rjA
Water-Soluble: B-complex and C, not stored
Food Sources:
B-Complex: Turkey, tuna, whole grains & beans
Vitamin C: Citrus fruits, peppers, greens

13. Vitamins Vitamins A, D, E, & K,
Fat-soluable: Stored vitamins
Vitamins A, D, E, & K,
Food sources: Eggs, colorful fruits & veggies (especially orange and green), dairy, & oils
Benefits to the body: Regulate chemical reactions in the body

14. Minerals Calcium Phosphorus Zinc Sodium: Salt Iron Potassium
Food sources: dairy, green veggies
Phosphorus
Food sources: dairy, meat
Zinc
Food sources: Meat, beans, dairy
Sodium: Salt
Iron
Food sources: Meat, green veggies
Potassium
Food sources: Bananas, citrus fruits, green veggies, potatos

15. Minerals Benefits to the body Regulates all body processes0

16. Water What foods do we find water in? Almost EVERYTHING!
Fruits, veggies, soups, juices,
Why do we need water? c

17. Water – Benefits to the body
Carries nutrients to all parts of the body
Helps get rid of the body’s waste
Lubricates and cushions joints
Aids in digestion
Prevents constipation
Keeps mucous membranes moist
Regulates body temperature

18. What Factors influence your food choices?
Family & Friends
Cultural Background
Food Availability
Time & Money
Advertising
Knowledge of Nutrition
Personal Preferences

19. What’s the Difference? Appetite Hunger
The psychological desire for food. Usually stimulated by smell, sight or texture of food
You WANT to eat, but don’t NEED to eat
Hunger
The physical NEED for food. Signs you NEED to eat may be:
Stomach growling
Stomach contracting
Tiredness
Light headed

20. What you eat affects what you do

21. What is Good Nutrition to YOU?

22. Food & Emotions Can food meet emotional needs?
What about a special event like birthday’s or holidays?
What about comfort foods when you are sick or feeling sad?
Is it healthy to use food as a way to deal with stress or boredom?
Even though lots of people use food as a way to deal with stress or boredom, it is not a healthy way to respond to these feelings.
What could you do to deal with stress or boredom rather than eating?

23. Bottom Line on Good Nutrition
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24. Sources http://funnymama.com/post/134833
n/edible-innovations/fast-food2.htm
Teen Health Textbook – Mary H. Bronson, Michael J. Cleary and Betty M. Hubbard.