1. 1. To sustain physical well being
Why Do We Eat?
1. To sustain physical well being
2. To sustain energy
3. To regulate body functions
4. To sustain growth of body cells and tissues
5. To alleviate hunger

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

3. No single food supplies all the nutrients the body needs to function.
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 and regulate bodily processes such as breathing.
No single food supplies all the nutrients the body needs to function.

4. What is “Nutrient Dense”?
Foods that have a lot of vitamins, minerals or other nutrients and few calories are considered NUTRIENT DENSE.
Choosing foods that are NUTRIENT DENSE are better for your overall health. (fruits/veg/whole grains)

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

6. The 6 Essential Nutrients
WATER
What You Need to Know!
Carbs
Protein
Fats & Oils
Vitamins
Minerals

7. “Essential” Nutrients
Nutrients are categories of substances we need for our nutrition. Essential Nutrients are nutrient substances that we can only get from food, because our bodies cannot produce them on our own. **For example, your body can’t just decide “hey, I need some calcium so I’m going to make it!” You have to consume something that contains calcium in order for it to get into your body

8. Nutrients That Do Have Calories:
1. Proteins (builds and repairs body tissue)
2. Carbohydrates (provides energy)
3. Fats (acts as reserve energy, insulation and organ protection)

9. PROTEIN
Protein is more than just a big shake at the gym, or a hunk of steak.
The function of protein is: to build and repair body tissues
So where do we get protein?
-animal sources (meat, eggs, dairy)
-some plant sources (beans, soy, nuts, legumes)

10. CARBOHYDRATES (“carbs”)
What comes to your mind when you think of Carbs?

11. Carbohydrates, continued
Carbohydrates, or “carbs,” are an essential nutrient because they are your primary source of ENERGY.
Carbohydrates have 2 categories: Simple and Complex
We get simple carbs from anything sugary, or even lactose (in dairy).
We get complex carbs from starchy foods like pasta, grains, rice, and vegetables.

12. Fats (Lipids)

13. Fats (Lipids)
Believe it or not, fats are GOOD for you!!!! But in the right amounts.
The function of fats/oils is:
Insulate your body
Cushion your organs from shock
Transport vitamins A,D,E,K
Give taste and flavor to food

14. Nutrients That Don’t Have Calories:
1. Vitamins
2. Minerals
3. Water
4. Fiber (aids in digestion of food)

15. A C K B D Vitamins Minerals E
Chemical reactions, and maintain proper body functions like cell and nerve health, skin and tissue health
Bone strength and structure. Maintain proper body functions like organ functions, breathing, heart function, and growth E A C
Sodium
Potassium
Chloride
magnesium
Iodine
calcium
iron
And many more!!!! D K B

16. Vitamins and Minerals, cont….
Vitamins and Minerals are in different amounts, in all sorts of foods. Some of our richest sources of vitamins and minerals are
fruits
vegetables

17. WATER!!!!!! Last but not least…. Water helps you:
Process certain vitamins (that can only dissolve in water)
Hydrates you
Regulates body temperature
WATER is the most important of all the nutrients because we CANNOT survive long without it!

18. Calories Per Gram: Protein 1 Gram = 4 calories Carbohydrates
Fat
1 Gram = 9 calories

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20. STATE REQUIRED PROJECT Create the perfect day of nutrition
STATE REQUIRED PROJECT Create the perfect day of nutrition. Plan what you are going to eat for 2 days. Follow your plan. Write down everything you ate (portion sizes and brands) (three servings of Lucky Charms, 1 ½ c. 2% milk, 10 regular potato chips). Then you will go to Super Tracker and enter your foods. It will help you analyze how healthy you ate.