1. Nutrition

2. Eating proper food for growth and development (until the age of 18)
Nutrition
Eating proper food for growth and development (until the age of 18)

3. Appetite
The desire to eat

4. Influences on Eating Habits
Early childhood
Ethnic Background
Convenience
Personal Preferences
Family Customs
Economics
Advertising

5. Substances obtained from food that the body needs
Nutrients
Substances obtained from food that the body needs

6. Carbohydrates Starches and sugars, provide energy
Ex. Potato, bread, pasta, sugar, cereal, grains (wheat, corn, rice)

7. Fats
Provide insulation and protect vital organs also a source of stored energy

8. Fats Examples
Cholesterol- Fatty, waxlike substance that sticks to the walls of blood vessels
From grease, fried foods, red meat, eggs and cheeses
To lower cholesterol-less red meat (more chicken and fish) less eggs and cheeses, more fruit

9. Protein Vital part of every cell and muscle
Ex. Meat, milk, nuts, dried beans, peanut butter and eggs

10. Vitamins and Minerals Compounds necessary for growth
Ex.-Fruits and vegetables, A, B6, C, D, Zinc…

11. Water Need six to eight glasses EVERY day (not carbonated)
Body weight in half in ounces

12. Helps move food through digestive tract, found in wheat and roughage
Fiber
Helps move food through digestive tract, found in wheat and roughage

13. Stimulant, found in coffee, tea, cokes-ADDICTIVE
Caffeine
Stimulant, found in coffee, tea, cokes-ADDICTIVE

14. FOOD GROUPS

15. Ex.-Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, any milk product
Protein and Calcium
Ex.-Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, any milk product

16. Ex.-Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans and nuts
Meats
Protein and Iron
Ex.-Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans and nuts

17. Vitamins and minerals, Fiber Ex.-……fruits and vegetables, big suprise

18. Ex.-Grains (wheat, corn, rice), pasta, whole corn
Bread and Cereals
Starch, iron and fiber
Ex.-Grains (wheat, corn, rice), pasta, whole corn

19. No Value/Other High calorie items, no nutritional value
Ex.-snacks, chips, sugar, candy, soft drinks