1. Nutrients and Nutrition

2. Today we will Name the 6 kinds of nutrient
Discuss factors that influence your food choices
Expand our Nutrition Vocabulary
Examine what nutrients are available thru our food choices

3. Think of a commercial you have seen for a food product
Think of a commercial you have seen for a food product. What are some specific WORDS and IMAGES that the commercial uses to sell their product?
Are you influenced by commercials and the food you eat?
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4. Factors that influence food choices
Family and friends
Cultural back-round
Food availability
Time and cost
Advertising
Nutritional content
Personal preferences
Factors that influence food choices

5. With a partner, see if you can name all 6 of the main nutrients
SIX MAIN NUTRIENTS

6. PROTEINS
CARBOHYDRATES
FATS
WATER
VITAMINS
MINERALS
Six main NUTRIENTS

7. Proteins- nutrients that help your body build, repair and maintain it’s tissue.
Examples
Meat
Fish
Eggs
Milk
Beans
Nuts
Foods from plants
proteins

8. Amino acids, complete and incomplete proteins
Amino acids- the building blocks in proteins
Essential Amino Acids- Must come from food. Ex- meat, fish, milk, eggs
These contain complete proteins
Complete Proteins- Provide all the amino acids your body needs. Ex- meat, fish, milk, eggs
Incomplete Proteins- Do not contain all the necessary amino acids. Ex- Most food from plants, beans, nuts
You can combine different incomplete proteins to create complete proteins
Amino acids, complete and incomplete proteins

9. CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates- Provide energy for your body.
Simple Carbohydrates- Natural sugars, such as those found in fruit and milk products. They enter the blood rapidly
Complex Carbohydrates- Starches
Ex- bread, rice and starchy vegetables
Provide long lasting energy
Preferred to that of sugar in candy & pop
Excellent source of FIBER
CARBOHYDRATES

10. Fiber- The part of grains and plant food that your body cannot digest
Helps move food and waste products through your body during digestion and elimination.
NOT a nutrient because it is NOT digested and does NOT provide energy or materials for growth
Ex- oat bran, wheat bran, beans, peas, nuts, apples, grapes, green vegetables
FIBER

11. These fats can raise your blood cholesterol level.
Fats- provide energy and help the body use certain vitamins more effectively.
Saturated fats- found in many animal foods such as meat and dairy products.
These fats can raise your blood cholesterol level.
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FATS, SATURATED FATS

12. CHOLESTEROL, UNSATURATED FATS
Cholesterol- a soft, waxy, fat-like material produced by the body.
Ex. Of foods- meat, eggs, dairy products
It is NOT found in fruits and veggies, grains or cereals
Too much cholesterol in your body can increase your risk of HEART DISEASE
Unsaturated fats- found in plant products and fish.
Do NOT present the same health risks as saturated fats.
CHOLESTEROL, UNSATURATED FATS

13. WATER Water- helps your body digest food and eliminate waste.
Regulates body temperature
Cushions joints
Drink at least six 8 oz. glasses of water per day.
Good for sports
How to check if you
drank enough H2O?
WATER

14. Vitamins- Nutrients that help chemical reactions take place in your body.
Make it possible for your body to process proteins, carbs, and fats
Help produce blood cells and certain chemicals.
VITAMINS

15. Fat & water soluble vitamins
Fat soluble vitamins- These can be stored in the body
Ex- A, D, E, and k
Water soluble vitamins- These CANNOT be stored in the body in large amounts.
Your body needs 13 different essential vitamins.
Fat & water soluble vitamins

16. Examples of vitamins Vitamin function food source
A healthy skin milk, liver
good vision fruits, veg
C healthy teeth, citrus fruits
bones strawberries
broccoli
Examples of vitamins

17. MINERALS Minerals- help your body grow and develop
Aid in using other nutrients effectively
MINERALS

18. EXAMPLES OF MINERALS Calcium- milk, cheese, green veg.
Iron- red meat, cereals, kidney beans
Magnesium- dark green veg, nuts, soy
Phosphorus- meat, milk, fruits, veg
Potassium- fish, broccoli, peas, bananas
Sodium- milk, beets, celery, crackers and most other foods.
EXAMPLES OF MINERALS

19. Complete Food Log for the week!
Homework