1. Energy for Food

2. Nutrients that Provide Energy
Carbohydrates (energy as glucose)
Fat (energy as fatty acids)
Protein (energy as amino acids)

3. Energy Carbohydrates Fats Proteins
1st main body fuel (body will burn sugar first)
Fats
2nd main fuel
Not as efficient in creating energy
Proteins
Mostly used to build body tissue
Can be broken down & used as energy in extreme cases

4. Burning the Foods You Eat
Example Foods
Amt. of Time to Burn
Banana Split
Cheeseburger
2 slices of pizza
1 doughnut
2 hours + (vigorous)
3 hours + (weight lifting)
2 hours (activity = tennis)
30 min of running

5. Calories Unit used to measure energy
Calorie count reflects its fattening power
Carb’s and fats not used by the body will be stored as fat

6. Calories as Energy Type of Calorie Amt. of Energy Carbohydrate Fat
Protein
4 calories per gram
9 calories per gram

7. Fuel Not Used
Extra energy not used is stored in 2 types of fuel – glucose & fat
Glucose = stored in liver & muscles
Fat = stored in the hypodermis of the skin

8. Process of Storing Body Fat
Blood sugar rises
Lover and muscle cells store some extra glucose (as glycogen)
If more glucose remains, liver changes it to fat
Fat is stored in fat tissue

9. What are the 6 Dietary Guidelines?

10. Answers – 6 Dietary Guidelines
Variety of foods
Balance of food & exercise
Include veggies & fruits
Low fat / cholesterol
Low sugar
Low salt