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Nutritional Needs Taking Charge of Your Health…
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Learning Targets I can identify the 6 nutrient groups. I can explain the functions of the nutrient groups in relation to my health.
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Nutrition Definitions Nutrient –A–A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body. (6 Groups) Deficiency –F–Failure to meet your needs.
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Carbohydrates Chief source of energy!! Helps body digest fats. Types… – Simple Carbohydrates – Complex Carbohydrates Sources – Sugar, Fiber, Starch (Breads, Cereals)
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Fats Types (based on amount of hydrogen) – Saturated (Bad Fats) – Unsaturated (Good Fats) Carries fat-soluble vitamins. Insulates the body Sources – Butter, egg yolks, bacon, etc.
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Fat in the Body Cholesterol – Connected to Fat nutrient. – Found in every cell. – Part of skin tissue. – Aids in transportation of fatty acids. – Needed to protect hormones. – Your body makes all that you need…you do not need to ingest cholesterol as part of a healthy diet!
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Proteins Builds and repairs tissues. Made up of Amino Acids –2–20 total Amino Acids –9–9 are “Essential Amino Acids” Extreme Deficiency – Kwashiorkor –S–Symptoms: Stunted growth, bulging abdomen (Can lead to death). NOT COMMON IN MOST INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS!
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Protein Cont. Types – Complete Protein (Has all 9 Essential) Sources: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs – Incomplete Protein (Missing 1 or more) Sources: Grains, peanuts, legumes
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Vitamins Fat-Soluble – Dissolves in Fat – Builds up in body. – Can reach dangerous levels. (NOT COMMON) – Vitamins A, D, E, K Water-Soluble – Dissolves in Water – Body does not store. – Need daily intake. – Vitamin C and B-Complex Vitamins
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Minerals Makes up 4% of body weight. Becomes part of the bones, tissues, and body fluids. Types – Macrominerals Calcium, Sodium, Chlorine, Magnesium – Microminerals (Trace Elements) Iron, Iodine, Zinc
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Water Aids in proper digestion. Helps cell growth and maintenance. Lubricates joints and body cells. Helps regulate body temperature.
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