1. Importance of Good Nutrition
Growth
Appearance
Maintenance/Health
Energy
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2. SIX NUTRIENT CLASSES Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals
Water

3. Healthy Balance of Nutrients
Protein
Fat
Carbohydrates

4. PROTEINS Complete Proteins SOURCES
Animal
SOURCES
meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese,
Incomplete Proteins
Plant
SOURCES
legumes (dried beans & peas), seeds, nuts

5. PROTEINS FUNCTIONS: Build, repair, and maintain body tissues.
Can provide some energy

6. CARBOHYDRATES STARCH FIBER SUGAR SOURCES Candy/soda desserts
Bread/cereal/
rice/pasta/
potatoes
FIBER
All fruits/
vegetables &
grains

7. CARBOHYDRATES FUNCTIONS: Energy ( SUGAR and STARCH)
Adds Bulk for elimination
(FIBER)

8. Dairy foods/red meat/eggs/fried foods
FATS
SOURCE
SATURATED
(ANIMAL – SOLID)
Dairy foods/red meat/eggs/fried foods
UNSATURATED
(PLANT – OIL)
Oils

9. FATS
FUNCTIONS:
Energy
Insulation

10. VITAMINS
SOURCES
Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats A B C D

11. VITAMINS FUNCTIONS: Regulate processes in the body
(heartbeat, breathing,
digestion,etc.)

12. MINERALS CALCIUM SOURCES Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/ IRON SOURCES
dairy foods/grains/
meats/

13. MINERALS FUNCTIONS: Regulate processes in the body.
(become part of the body)

14. WATER FOOD SOURCES All foods FUNCTIONS:
Aids chemical reactions, controls body temperature, transport nutrients

15. 3 MAIN FUNCTIONS OF NUTRIENTS
1) Build & repair tissue
(Proteins)
2) Provide heat & energy
(carbohydrates & fats)
3) Regulate body processes
(vitamins, minerals, water)