Nutrition. Nutrition is eating foods the body needs to grow, develop, and work properly.
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• Nutrition is eating foods the body needs to grow, develop, and work properly.
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Factors that influence what we eat:
• Family• Convenience• Habit• Heritage or
tradition• Availability
• Personal preference
• Economy• Nutritional value• Advertising• Social pressure
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Diet• The food or
drink we regularly choose to consume
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Nutrients• Nutrients are a group
of substances found in the food we eat.
• They are needed by the body to grow, operate, and to carry on life processes.
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The Six Essential Nutrients
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Carbohydrates• The body’s main energy source.
–Complex
–Simple
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Proteins• Needed to build, repair, and
maintain body cells and tissues
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Fats• Insulates the
body• Provides
stored energy• Cushions body
organs
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Vitamins
• Controls body functions
• Helps immune system
• Helps the body to grow
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Minerals• Needed for
healthy bones, teeth, and blood
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Water• The most common nutrient• 60% of your body is water• Carries nutrients through the body• Helps digestion• Keeps the body from overheating• Lubricates the body joints• Removes waste from the body
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The Food Guide Pyramid
• Divides foods into 6 groups based on their nutrient content
–Breads and Grains
–Meats and Beans–Vegetables
–Fruits
–Milk and dairy
–Extras
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The 7 Dietary Guidelines
• Eat a variety of foods
• Balance the food you eat with physical activity: maintain or improve your weight
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The 7 Dietary Guidelines
• Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol
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The 7 Dietary Guidelines
• Choose a diet moderate in sugars
• Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium
• Adolescents should not drink alcoholic beverages
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Nutrition Labels
• Reading nutrition labels helps you to choose more healthful foods.
• Contain information about what nutrients are supplied by a food
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Remember:•You are what you eat.