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BELL-RINGER 5/6/2013 Explain the difference between carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.
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NUTRITION ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS
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NUTRITION DEFINED Nutrition is the relationship between health and the well-being of a person and the food he/she consumes. Nutrition is the relationship between health and the well-being of a person and the food he/she consumes. Undernutrion- Is a general lack of calories and or nutrients. Undernutrion- Is a general lack of calories and or nutrients. Overnutrition- Is a group of nutrient-excess diseases in which calories and/or nutrients are overabundant in the diet. Overnutrition- Is a group of nutrient-excess diseases in which calories and/or nutrients are overabundant in the diet. Ex.-heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, obesity
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Diet Related Health Problems SHORT TERM- SHORT TERM- Fatigue Depression Bad moods LONG TERM- LONG TERM- Obesity Heart disease Stroke Diabetes High Blood Pressure Some forms of Cancer
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Obesity Obesity - A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health Obesity - A medical condition in which excess body fat has accumulated to the extent that it may have an adverse effect on health 300,000 deaths each year in the United States are associated with obesity 300,000 deaths each year in the United States are associated with obesity The economic cost of obesity in the United States is about $117 billion / year. The economic cost of obesity in the United States is about $117 billion / year.
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Causes and Consequences of Obesity Causes Causes Sedentary Lifestyle Sedentary Lifestyle Consumption of pre- packaged and fast foods Consumption of pre- packaged and fast foods Intake is more then the output Intake is more then the output Consequences Consequences Heart Disease Heart Disease Hypertension Hypertension Type II Diabetes Type II Diabetes Some forms of cancer Some forms of cancer
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Combating Obesity Eating Healthier Eating Healthier Cutting out fast foods/junk foods Increasing Activity Levels Increasing Activity Levels Output is greater then intake Play 60 Play 60
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The Break Down of Food
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CARBOHYDRATES Starches Starches and sugars present in foods. They are the body’s preferred source of energy, providing 4 calories per gram. Made Made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Classified Classified as either simple or complex. Should Should make up 55-60% of your daily calories, mainly as complex carbs.
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SIMPLE AND COMPLEX CARBS SIMPLE SIMPLE CARBS Sugars Sugars such as fructose and lactose (end in – ose). Examples: Examples: Manufactured foods like cookies, cakes. COMPLEX COMPLEX CARBS Also Also called starches and are found in whole grains, seeds, nuts, legumes, and tubers (potatoes). Body Body must break down complex carbs into simple carbs before they can be used for energy.
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ROLE OF CARBOHYDRATES Body converts all carbs to glucose, a simple sugar that is the body’s main source of energy. Body converts all carbs to glucose, a simple sugar that is the body’s main source of energy. Glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. Glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. When more energy is needed the body converts glycogen back to glucose. When more energy is needed the body converts glycogen back to glucose. Excess amounts of carbs are converted and stored as body fat. Excess amounts of carbs are converted and stored as body fat.
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FIBER Fiber is an indigestible complex carbohydrate found in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (bran, cereals, oatmeal, brown rice, and beans). Fiber is an indigestible complex carbohydrate found in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains (bran, cereals, oatmeal, brown rice, and beans). Although it can’t be digested and used as energy, fiber helps move waste through the digestive system. Although it can’t be digested and used as energy, fiber helps move waste through the digestive system. Fiber helps to prevent intestinal problems, such as constipation. Fiber helps to prevent intestinal problems, such as constipation. Eating fiber may reduce risk of heart disease. Eating fiber may reduce risk of heart disease. Eat 20-30 grams of fiber each day. Eat 20-30 grams of fiber each day.
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PROTEINS Nutrients that help build and maintain body cells and tissues. Proteins are made of long chains of substances called amino acids. Your body can manufacture all but 9 of the 20 different amino acids that make up proteins. The 9 that your body can’t make up are called essential amino acids– you must get them from the foods you eat.
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COMPLETE AND INCOMPLETE PROTEINS Complete Proteins CCCContain adequate amounts of all 9 essential amino acids GGGGood sources of protein include animal products such as fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, yogurt, and many soybean products. Incomplete Proteins TTTThey lack one or more of the essential amino acids. SSSSources include beans, peas, nuts, and whole grains.
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ROLE OF PROTEINS Proteins have many functions: TTTThe body builds new cells and tissues from the amino acids of proteins (mainly during growth periods). YYYYour body replaces damaged or worn-out cells by making new ones from proteins. YYYYour body uses proteins to make enzymes, hormones, and antibodies. PPPProteins supply the body with energy, although, they are not the body’s main source. LLLLike carbohydrates, proteins provide 4 calories per gram, and excess protein is converted to body fat.
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FATS Some fat in the diet is necessary for good health. Some fat in the diet is necessary for good health. Fats are a type of lipid, a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water. Fats are a type of lipid, a fatty substance that does not dissolve in water. Fats provide more than twice the energy of carbs and proteins at 9 calories per gram. Fats provide more than twice the energy of carbs and proteins at 9 calories per gram. The building blocks of fats are called fatty acids, molecules made mostly of long chains of carbon atoms, with pairs of hydrogen and oxygen attached. The building blocks of fats are called fatty acids, molecules made mostly of long chains of carbon atoms, with pairs of hydrogen and oxygen attached. Fatty acids that the body needs, but cannot produce, are called essential fatty acids. Fatty acids that the body needs, but cannot produce, are called essential fatty acids. Fatty acids are classified as saturated or unsaturated. Fatty acids are classified as saturated or unsaturated.
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SATURATED AND UNSATURATED FATS Saturated Saturated Fats Animal Animal fats and tropical oils (palm oil, palm kernel oil, and coconut oil) have a high proportion of saturated fatty acids. A A high intake of saturated fats is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. Solid Solid at room temperature, which can clog arteries. www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifi www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifi er=1014
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SATURATED AND UNSATURATED FATS Unsaturated Fats Unsaturated Fats Unlike saturated fats, unsaturated fats have been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. Liquid at room temperature and of the vegetable origin. Examples include corn oil, sunflower oil, olive oil, etc.
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The Role of Fats They transport vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood and serve as linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that is needed for growth and healthy skin. They transport vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood and serve as linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid that is needed for growth and healthy skin. Fats add flavor and texture to food Fats add flavor and texture to food Provides a concentrated form of energy. Because they take longer to digest than carbs and proteins, they help satisfy hunger longer than other nutrients do. Provides a concentrated form of energy. Because they take longer to digest than carbs and proteins, they help satisfy hunger longer than other nutrients do. Acts as a protective cushion for the organs, as well as acting as insulation and temperature control. Acts as a protective cushion for the organs, as well as acting as insulation and temperature control. Foods that are high in fats tend to be high in calories, which increase the risk of unhealthful weight gain and obesity. Foods that are high in fats tend to be high in calories, which increase the risk of unhealthful weight gain and obesity.
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The Role of Cholesterol Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that circulates in blood and is found only in animal foods. Cholesterol is a waxy fat-like substance that circulates in blood and is found only in animal foods. Your body uses the small amount it manufactures to make cell membranes and nerve tissue and to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and bile, which helps digest fats. Your body uses the small amount it manufactures to make cell membranes and nerve tissue and to produce many hormones, vitamin D, and bile, which helps digest fats. Excess blood cholesterol is deposited in arteries, including arteries of the heart. This increases the risk of heart disease. Excess blood cholesterol is deposited in arteries, including arteries of the heart. This increases the risk of heart disease.
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Cholesterol Continued High cholesterol may be hereditary, and cholesterol levels tend to rise as people age. High cholesterol may be hereditary, and cholesterol levels tend to rise as people age. Although heredity and age are out of your control, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease by eating a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol. Although heredity and age are out of your control, you can significantly reduce your risk of heart disease by eating a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol. A high intake of saturated fats is linked to increased cholesterol production. A high intake of saturated fats is linked to increased cholesterol production.
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Types of Cholesterol HDL- “Good” cholesterol HDL- “Good” cholesterol Tightly packed so it moves through the digestive system and is eliminated. It also picks up fat so it helps protect against heart disease. LDL- “Bad” Cholesterol LDL- “Bad” Cholesterol Loosely packed so some of it gets left behind in the arteries. It restricts blood flow which can lead to atherosclerosis.
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Try to: Decrease saturated fat Decrease saturated fat Exercise to “clean” arteries Exercise to “clean” arteries Eat fiber to get rid of LDL cholesterol. Eat fiber to get rid of LDL cholesterol. Get cholesterol levels checked Get cholesterol levels checked
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