What is Nutrition?

It is the food we Eat and how the body

uses it.

What are Nutrients?

Chemical compound found in food that

fulfill one or more body function.

* Supply energy for body function

* Build & replace cells from body

tissue

* Regulate body processes

Six Categories of Nutrients

Carbohydrates

Fats

Protein Vitamins

Minerals

Water

Fiber

A BALANCE MEAL

A Menu : list of foods or items to be

served to the guests or customers at

the table.

Food should be Palatable and

Digestible.

The Main Course

◦ Protein Dish

◦ Carbohydrate Dish

◦ Cooked or Raw Vegetables or Salad

One Course Meal

Bland, Unappealing

Appearance

Appealing Meal

UNDERSTANDING NUTRITION

Major Nutrients

are:

◦ Carbohydrates

◦ Fats

Proteins

OTHER KIND OF

NUTRIENTS

COOKING HEALTHFUL MEALS

Use less fat in cooking

Use UNSATURATED fats

Emphasize flavor

Use freshest, highest quality food possible

Store food properly

Modify portion size

Give customer a choice

Train dining room staff to us nutritional information