1. NUTRITION THE IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION

2. OBJECTIVES  explain why the body needs nutrients.  identify factors that influence which foods you choose.  describe how emotions can affect your food choices.  Understand how to read a nutrition label

3. NUTRITION Learning about nutrition is the best way to learn about which nutrients your body needs the most. nutrition The study of nutrients and how the body uses them

4. THE ROLE OF FOOD Choosing healthy foods is a positive behavior that can help you prevent certain health problems.

5. FOOD, NUTRIENTS, AND NUTRITION Your body depends on nutrients in food to function properly throughout the day. nutrients Substances in food that your body needs

6. NUTRIENTS HELP THE BODY BUILD NEW TISSUE HELPS THE BODY REPAIR DAMAGED CELLS HELPS THE BODY PRODUCE ENERGY

7. CALORIES The energy in food is measured in units called calories.

8. NUTRIENTS 2 KINDS OF NUTRIETNS NUTRIENTS THAT PROVIDE ENERGY NUTRIENTS THAT HELP THE BODY RUN SMOOTHLY

9. NUTRIENTS THAT PROVIDE ENERGY PROTEINS CARBOHYDRATES FATS

10. NUTRIENTS THAT HELP THE BODY RUN SMOOTHLY VITAMINS MINERALS WATER

11. WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? PEER PRESSURE

12. WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? AVAILABILITY

13. WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? CONVENIENCE

14. WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? KNOWLEDGE OF NUTRITION

15. WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? ADVERTISING

16. WHAT INLUENCES YOUR FOOD CHOICES? FAMILY AND CULTURE

17. APPETITE Appetite in another factor that influences what you choose to eat. appetite The psychological desire for food

18. APPETITE Psychological desires for food are often connected to memories and feelings.

19. HUNGER It is important to know the difference between appetite and hunger. hunger The body’s physical need for food

20. FOOD AND EMOTIONS Emotions influence your food choices because food can bring up feelings connected to past experiences. A craving for food can be especially strong when people feel sad, lonely, or discouraged.