1. Six Nutrients

2. Words to Know!
NUTRITION - is the science that studies how body makes use of food.
DIET - is everything you eat and drink.
NUTRIENTS - are the substances in food.

3. The Process of Satisfying Hunger
You need energy
You feel hungry
You eat to get rid of hunger
You feel satisfied
You need more energy
The cycle repeats again

4. What Food Does for You
It provides energy for daily activity
It gives you raw material
Eating is an enjoyable activity

5. Why do we need food?
Our bodies need to remove substances from our food in order to help our bodies grow, have energy, and stay healthy….
These substances are called NUTRIENTS

6. Six Essential Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Minerals
Vitamins
Water

7. Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. (starches and sugars) Provides energy and nutrients Two kinds: Simple and Complex Sources of Carbohydrates: - Whole wheat breads - Rice - Pasta - Potatoes

8. Carbohydrates
SIMPLE: COMPLEX:
SUGARS STARCHES
FIBER

9. Protein
Protein is essential for body growth. (Build hormones!) It also repairs and maintains body cells.
Amino Acids: 22 amino acids in proteins. They come from the foods we eat.
Complete- animal sources- have all amino acids
Incomplete - plant sources- missing some of them
Sources of Protein:
Meats
Eggs
Fish
Nuts
Beans

10. Types of Proteins
COMPLETE: contain all the essential or necessary amino acids that our body needs.
INCOMPLETE: is missing one or more of the essential amino acids that our body needs.

11. Vitamins
Vitamins help regulate body functions. They also help fight infection, grow healthy, prevent disease.
Come from foods--Cannot made by our bodies.
Two groups: 1.Water-soluble
2. Fat –insoluble
Sources of Vitamins: Healthy Foods!
Fruits -meat
Vegetables -dairy
Whole grain breads

12. Fats
Fats are another source of energy. It protects against temperature changes, cushions body organs, carries soluble vitamins throughout the body, promotes healthy skin and normal body growth.
Saturated (bad) and monounsaturated (good) fats
Sources of Fat:
Butter - Cheese
Eggs - Meat

13. Types of Fat
SATURATED: UNSATURATED: usually solid at room usually liquid at room temperature temperature

14. Minerals
Minerals- elements needed in small quantities to help your body work properly. They also regulate daily elimination, promote healthy bones and teeth.
Sources of Minerals:
Milk
Meats
Whole grain cereal
Fruit
Veggies

15. Water
Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients, help digestion, boosts metabolism, removes waste, lubricates joints, keeps body from overheating, 70% of our body is water.
*most common nutrient.
Sources of Water: Water
Juices - Fruits -Veggies
Milk

16. How Much Should You Eat?
It depends on three factors:
Gender
Activity level
Age

17. Check for Comprehension!
On the bottom (backside) of your 6 Nutrients worksheet, write a paragraph (AT LEAST 4-6 sentences) that explains:
why we eat
why each nutrient is essential for a healthy body
how each of them benefits the body.