1. NUTRITION

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

3. What is a Nutrient
chemical substance in food that helps maintain bodily processes
help build cells and tissues
no single food supplies all the nutrients the body needs to function

4. Six Essential Nutrients
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Sugars
Starches
Fiber

5. Carbohydrates The body’s main source of energy
Simple: Crash & burn effect – candy, soda, cookies (sugar)
Complex: Long term energy – pasta, bread, starchy vege’s (starch)
Fiber – aids in digestion
Long term storage - glycogen

6. Protein Builds, repairs, and maintains body tissues
Plant Sources – dried beans and peas, soy, nuts
Animals Sources – meat, fish, poultry, eggs

7. Fats Used by the body to store energy Insulate body and protect organs
Types of fats
Saturated
Unsaturated
Trans fat
Cholesterol
Omega’s

8. Vitamins
Substances needed in small amounts to help regulate body functions.
Helps cells, tissues, and organs stay healthy.
Vita – Latin for Life

9. Vitamins Fat Soluble AND Water Soluble
Fat Soluble – A, D, E, K
Stored in the body
Water Soluble – B and C
Vit C – Heals wounds, builds bones and forms red blood cells

10. Minerals
Needed in small amounts to help keep strong bones & teeth, blood healthy
Your body needs 17 minerals daily
Sodium, Chloride, and Potassium needed for electrolyte balance
Trace minerals – iron, iodine, zinc, molybdenum, copper, fluoride

11. Water Necessary for survival; can only live a few days without water
Aids in digestion
Moves nutrients/chemicals through the body
Helps the chemical reactions in the body transport materials to and from cells
Most common nutrient in food is water

12. Calorie: A unit of energy measurement in food
Basal Metabolism: The energy needed to maintain automatic processes.

13. Healthy Food Choices
Malnutrition – a lack of food or unhealthy food choices
Appearance – clear skin, shiny hair
Fitness – energy to do what you need to do
Weight – food choices = healthy weight

14. Healthy Food Choices Protection from Illness – defend against disease
Healing – build new cells and repair old
Emotional Strength – stress reduction
Future Health – heart disease and some cancers

15. Nutrient Requirements
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) - the amount of a nutrient needed by 98% of the people in a given age and gender group.

16. Portion Sizes Do You Know How Food Portions Have Changed in 20 Years?
Calorie requirements have not changed:
Males Females
Calories Calories 2000

17. COFFEE Today Mocha Coffee (with steamed whole milk and mocha syrup)
20 Years Ago
Coffee (w/whole milk & sugar)
45 calories
8 ounces
How many calories
are in today's coffee?

18. COFFEE Calorie Difference: 305 calories Today 20 Years Ago 45 calories
8 ounces
350 calories
16 ounces
Calorie Difference: 305 calories

19. MUFFIN 20 Years Ago Today 210 calories 1.5 ounces
How many calories are in today’s muffin?

20. MUFFIN Calorie Difference: 290 calories 20 Years Ago Today
1.5 ounces
500 calories
4 ounces
Calorie Difference: 290 calories

21. PEPPERONI PIZZA 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories
How many calories are in two large slices of today’s pizza?

22. PEPPERONI PIZZA Calorie Difference: 350 calories 20 Years Ago Today

23. Portion Sizes Pretzels 1 serving = 10 twists Chocolate Milk
1 serving = 8 oz
Breakfast Cereal
1 serving =
Syrup
1 serving = 2 TBSP