Post on 08-Jul-2015
Nutrition, Diet & Sport
Overview
Nutrition is the process of providing neccessary food for health and growth.
Nutrients are delivered to the body's cells and organs in order to support life
Nutrition is key to leading an active and healthy lifestyle
Your body is like a car, it needs fuel to function
The Importance of Nutrition
Poor nutrition and lack of exercise can lead to health problems
Overweight
Obesity
21% of Spanish teenagers are either overweight or obese
6th highest in the E.U
Food Pyramid
Shows each major food group
Recommended daily servings
Outlines a healthy regimen
Moderation is key
Irish Food Pyramid?
Nutrients: Macronutrients
Substances which assist in the maintainance and growth of tissue and in the development of bodily functions and physical activity
Our bodies need macronutrients in large amounts
Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins
Carbohydrates
Potatoes Bread Rice Pasta Sugar Fruit Cereals
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates supply energy to the body
Carbs constitute 45-65% of our daily consumption
They are often defined by their sugar molecules- Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysacharrides
Glucose is an extremely important and high energy monosaccharide
Lipids
Butter Oils Animal Fats
Lipids
Lipids provide high energy They help to transport other nutrients Provide protection and insulation Lipids constitute 20-30% of our daily intake of food Lipids contain fatty acids, these can be produced in
the body when needed
Lipids
Essential fatty acids are important components in a healthy diet
Essential fatty acids such as Omega-3 or Omega-6 can be found in fish and plant oils
Proteins
Red Meat Poultry Fish Nuts Eggs
Proteins
Protein is essential for: Growth Recovery Energy Helps immune system Proteins constitute 10%-15% of our daily
intake
Nutrients: Micronutrients
Chemical elements required in small amounts for the growth and development of organisms
Minerals Vitimins Deficiencies can be hazardous to health
Vitamins & Minerals
Micronutrient: Vitamin A Iron Zinc Vitamin C
Advantage: Eyesight Red blood cells Healthy skin Fights infection
Liquids Water is the most
neglected nutrient in your diet, but the most vital
60%-65% of our bodies is made of water
Helps to carry out all functions of the body
Transportation, energy conversion, temperature regulation
Liquids
Women should drink at least 2 litres a day!
Men should drink 3 litres a day!
Healthy Lifestyle
“Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food.” Hippocrates
Correct nutrition alongside regular exercise will help you stay healthy
Sport & Nutrition
Exercise:Before & After
Before:
Quick release energy
Carbs such as pasta, cereals, bananas etc
Drink water
No burgers, soft drinks etc
After:
Recovery
Protein, carbohydrates- chicken, beef, fish etc
More water, energy drinks if possible
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8m-97fNfAM
Questions
What is nutrition?
How can obesity affect your health?
Name the three Macronutrients.
Give some food examples of protein.
Name an advantage of having Vitamin C in your diet.
How much water should you drink a day?
What should you eat before playing sport?