1. Nutrients
Health and Wellness

2. Bell Ringer November 7th, 2011
What are the 6 classes of nutrients and what foods can you get them from?

3. Nutrients Chemicals found in food that help the body work properly
You need nutrients to maintain good health and to fight disease
6 Classes
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

4. Carbohydrates Provide body with energy
Bodies most efficient fuel
Grain products, vegetables, fruits, peas and dry beans are high in carbs

5. Carbohydrates Two main types Starches Sugars Complex carbohydrates
Breaks down to glucose which is the major source of energy for you body
Rice, potatoes, bread, and pasta are high in starch
Sugars
Simple carbohydrates
Fruits, grains, and milk
Refined sugars: removed form natural source and processed (a.k.a added sugars)
Table sugar, corn sweeteners, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, lactose, molasses, and honey

6. Carbohydrates Fiber Not really considered a nutrient
Helps move food through digestive tract
Can help prevent heart disease
Fruits and vegetables, seeds, and whole grains

7. Proteins Used to build and repair body tissues Basis of cells
Proteins are broken down into amino acids
Then are recombined to make various tissues
Sources:
Complete proteins
Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk
Incomplete
Grains, vegetables, nuts and seeds
Beans and rice combined create a complete protein with all of the amino acids

8. Fats Most concentrated source of energy Body needs fat too:
Transport and store other nutrients
Regulate body temperature and growth
Insulate the body
Cushion vital organs
Serve as a reserve supply of energy

9. Fats Types of fats Saturated Fats Unsaturated fats Trans fats
Solid at room temp
Mostly found in animal product such as meat, milk, cheese and butter
Unsaturated fats
Liquid at room temp
Found in oils from vegetables, nuts, and seeds
Trans fats
Formed when food manufacturers turn liquid oils into solid fats through hydrogenation
Vegetable shortening, margarines

10. Fats
Cholesterol
White wax like substance that plays a part in transporting and digesting fat
Too much can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease
Saturated fats and trans fats can lead to high levels of cholesterol

11. Vitamins
Nutrients that help your body function properly and process other nutrients
Types
Water Soluble
Easily absorbed and need every day
Vitamin C and B
Fat- Soluble
Dissolve in fat and can be stored
A, D, E, and K

12. Minerals
Nutrients that regulate body processes and form parts of many tissues
Body contains large and small amounts
Calcium=large
Iron= small

13. Water
70% of body weight
Found in every cell and is the basic material of your blood.
Transports nutrients throughout the body and carries away waste products.
Helps regulate body temp

14. GROUP PRESENTATION Each group will be assigned a vitamin or a mineral.
Using the textbook and handout, create a mobile or 1 sided mini poster that includes the information about your topic:
Name of vitamin or mineral
Function (why the body needs it)
RDA (how much is needed)
Fat or water soluble
Food sources
Deficiency if too little, toxins if too much.