1. WHY WE EAT Essential Nutrient Notes

2. REASONS WHY WE EAT...  A. Physical well being  B. Energy  C. Body functions  D. Hunger  E. Growth of cells and tissues

3. NUTRIENTS  There are nutrients  Each nutrient plays a specific role in the body. Together they supply energy, provide materials for growth and maintenance and control body functions. Nutrients that do similar things are grouped together. The six classes of nutrients are:

4. CARBOHYDRATES Simple (sugar) Complex (starch)

5. CARBOHYDRATES  4 calories per gram  Provides energy “GO”  Half of your grains should be whole grains

6. Fats  9 calories per gram  Concentrated “GO”  Cut back on trans fats and saturated fats  Animal fats contain a fat like substance called Cholesterol

7. Fats Fats Solid fats  Saturated Liquid oils  Unsaturated (poly, mono) Trans fats

8. Protein  4 calories per gram  Provides the “grow”  Builds and repairs muscle tissues

9. Protein 4 calories per gram Complete All 9 essential amino acids Incomplete lacking 1 or more amino acids

10. Water- the Most Essential Nutrient Drink 8 cups of water a day!!!

11. Vitamins B’s C A DE D E K Folate, etc., etc....

12. Vitamins  Provide the “glow”  Provide no calories  Are in every food group.

13. Minerals  Provide the “Glow”  Provide no calories

14. Guides for good eating  Since 1916 the U.S. has used different guides for good eating. They have included:  Recommended Daily Allowances  The Basic Four  The Food Guide Pyramid  My Pyramid and now  My Plate

15. 1942 – 1956 The Basic Seven

16. 1956-1992 Basic Four

17. 1992 - 2005 food guide

18. 2005-2010

19. 2010-

20. Effects of our food choices There is no one perfect food. We need to eat a variety.

21. Food effects : How we look, grow feel, act and grow. It affects abilities How we function mentally, socially, physically and emotionally

22. Effects of a poor diet  Heart disease  High blood pressure  Obesity  Some cancers

23. Foods are grouped by the nutrients they are highest in. Match the nutrients with the food groups on MyPlate  Carbohydrates  Fats  Proteins  Vitamins  Minerals