1. Nutrients
Food and Nutrition

2. Nutrients
Chemicals the body must have to function, grow, repair itself, and create energy.

3. 6 Nutrients:
*Protein
*Fats
*Carbohydrates
* Water
*Minerals
*Vitamins

4. Iron
* Helps to make red blood cells-they carry oxygen to all parts of the body.
*Prevents Anemia

5. FOODS
*Egg yolks *Spinach
*Enriched breads & cereals
*Nuts *Liver
*Lean meats *Dried fruits
*Dried beans & peas

6. 2. “Sunshine” Vitamin-made by skin when exposed to sunlight
Vitamin D
1. Strong bones and teeth
2. “Sunshine” Vitamin-made by skin when exposed to sunlight

7. *Milk and Milk products *Non-food source-Sunshine

8. 1. Strong bones 2. Strong teeth
Calcium
1. Strong bones
2. Strong teeth

9. *Milk and Milk Products
FOODS
*Milk and Milk Products

10. Vitamin C 1. Healthy gums, prevents loose teeth
2. Helps prevent colds and infections
3. Relieves aching joints
*3 C’S=C, Colds, Citrus*

11. FOODS *Citrus Fruits: *Oranges, Grapefruit *Lemons, Strawberries
*Tomatoes, Broccoli
*Raw Cabbage

12. FATS
* Known as the HIGH ENERGY nutrient, fats have 2X the number of calories as carbohydrates.
* Fats help keep the skin healthy, store vitamins, source of energy, keep you warm, and help you feel full when eating.
* Cholesterol: A fat-like substance found in foods, natural part of blood, tissues, and digestive tract. Body makes all it needs, do not need to eat it.

13. FOODS * Butter *Margarine *Chocolate *Oils *Salad Dressings
*Mayonnaise
*”Junk Foods”

14. VITAMIN A > HEALTHY AND SMOOTH SKIN > HEALTHY, SHINY HAIR
> KEEPS NOSE, THROAT, AND MOUTH LININGS MOIST
> HEALTHY EYES
>PREVENTS NIGHTBLINDNESS - THE INABILITY OF THE EYES TO ADUST TO LIGHT CHANGES

15. FOODS >ORANGE, YELLOW VEGETABLES (SQUASH, CARROTS, SWEET POTATOES)
>APRICOTS, CANTALOUPE, PEACHES
>BROCCOLI, SPINACH
>MILK, CHEESE
>EGGS

16. * Goiter--Enlargement of thyroid gland.
Iodine
*Healthy thyroid gland-regulates the rate at which our bodies use and burn energy, regulates growth and weight.
* Goiter--Enlargement of thyroid gland.

17. FOODS
*Seafood
*Iodized Salt

18. VITAMIN K
* ESSENTIAL FOR BLOOD CLOTTING
* MOST PEOPLE GET ENOUGH- IT IS
MANUFACTURED IN THE BODY( in
your intestinal track)

19. FOODS * Liver *CABBAGE *CAULIFLOWER *DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
*WHITE VEGETABLES
*Citrus Fruits

20. Regulates muscle contractions. Transmits nerve signals
Potassium
Regulates muscle contractions.
Normal Body Growth
Transmits nerve signals

21. Foods
Bananas
Potatoes
Milk
Whole Grain Breads
Spinach
Raisins

22. Water *Maintains body temperature.
* Transports all nutrients throughout body.
* More that 50% of body is water.
*Prevents dehydration

23. Foods
* Water
* Tea/Coffee
* Fruits
*Fruit Juices
* Vegetables

24. Sodium *Maintains normal blood pressure. *Balance of body fluid level.
*Excess can lead to high blood pressure and heart attacks.

25. Foods
* Table Salt
* Processed Foods
*Canned Veggies
*Bacon
*Pickles

26. PROTEIN * Used for Growth and repair
* Helps body produce antibodies to
fight infection
* Makes up muscles, skin, and hair.
*Amino Acids- protein found in foods,
building blocks of protein
*Kwashiorkor- deficiency, stunted growth, brain damage, death.

27. FOODS
*FISH
*POULTRY
*MEATS
*DAIRY PRODUCTS
*EGGS
*LEGUMES(dried beans and peas, lentils, peanuts)

28. Carbohydrates * Main source of energy.
* Help body to use protein and fats.
* Provides fiber in diet.
* Three types of Carbohydrates:
1. “Simple”~Sugars=Quick energy
2. “Complex”~ Starches=Long energy
3. “Bulk” or “Cellulose”~ Fiber not digested, helps to eliminate waste from body.

29. Foods *Bread and Cereal Products *Pasta *Pastries, Candy *Potatoes
*Fruits and Veggies
*Rice
*Soft drinks

30. Folic Acid--B9 *Production of red blood cells
*Stimulates production of gastric juices
*Prevents some birth defects

31. *Citrus Fruits/Juices *Dk. Green Leafy Vegetables
*Legumes
*Citrus Fruits/Juices
*Liver
*Dk. Green Leafy Vegetables
*Whole grain foods
Foods

32. Vitamin E
* Antioxidant- prevents oxygen from
destroying Vit. A and fatty acids
*Contributes to a good immune
system
* Helps body use food energy

33. FOODS WHEAT GERM MILK EGG YOLKS LIVER VEGETABLE OILS
GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES
WHOLE GRAIN CEREALS

34. *Helps form bones and teeth. * Makes teeth decay resistant.
Fluoride
*Helps form bones and teeth.
* Makes teeth decay resistant.
*Prevents Cavities and Osteoporosis

35. Toothpaste/Mouthwash
Foods
Fluoridated water
Seafood
Toothpaste/Mouthwash

36. VITAMIN B *SOUND NERVES *HEALTHY APPETITE *HEALTHY DIGESTION
* HEALTHY SKIN
DEFICIENCY: rough skin, moody,& dizziness,
Prevents: heart arrhythmias.

37. *ENRICHED BREADS AND CEREALS *GREEN BEANS *CHEESE *MILK *EGGS *FISH
FOODS
*PORK
*ENRICHED BREADS AND CEREALS
*GREEN BEANS
*CHEESE
*MILK
*EGGS
*FISH

38. Comic/ Commercial
Create a comic or commercial that represents 1 Nutrient
Clearly identify
Correct name
Benefits
Deficiency
Foods
Each group will present their information