1. Whitehall School District FCS Department Mrs. Stendahl
Eating for Health
Whitehall School District
FCS Department
Mrs. Stendahl

2. Objectives Name the six major types of nutrients
Explain the purposes of the RDAs
Give guidelines regarding calorie needs and calorie sources
Evaluate the use of supplements to meet daily nutritional needs

3. Terminology Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals
Dietary fibers
Nutrient Deficiency
Malnutrition
Nutrition
RDA
Calorie

4. Introduction Food provides essential chemicals called nutrients
Nutrients play a vital role in your ablilty to enjoy life and reach your full potential
They give you energy
They are needed for growth, maintenance and repair of the body
They keep different body systems working smoothly

5. Nutrient Teamwork More than 40 nutrients have been identified so far
Each nutrient plays a special role in maintaining health
Nutrients can not be substituted or meet all your needs
Nutrients work together to contribute to good health

6. Nutrient Teamwork
Some nutrients are major players while others are more minor
Nutrients are divided into 6 major types
Carbohydrates
Fats
Proteins
Vitamins
Minerals
Dietary fiber

7. Nutrients You Need Carbohydrates-main source of your body energy
Fats-concentrated source of energy which also transport some fat-soluble vitamins
Proteins-build and repair the body as well as provide energy

8. Nutrients You Need
Vitamins-chemicals needed in small amounts to help the body function properly; help other nutrients do their job
Minerals-help the body work properly; many become part of body tissues such as bone
Dietary Fiber-a mixture of plant materials that are not broken down indigestion; needed for good health

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