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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.
Factors that influence what we eat:
• Family• Convenience• Habit• Heritage or
tradition• Availability
• Personal preference
• Economy• Nutritional value• Advertising• Social pressure
Diet• The food or
drink we regularly choose to consume
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.
The Six Essential Nutrients
Carbohydrates• The body’s main energy source.
–Complex
–Simple
Proteins• Needed to build, repair, and
maintain body cells and tissues
Fats• Insulates the
body• Provides
stored energy• Cushions body
organs
Vitamins
• Controls body functions
• Helps immune system
• Helps the body to grow
Minerals• Needed for
healthy bones, teeth, and blood
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
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
The 7 Dietary Guidelines
• Eat a variety of foods
• Balance the food you eat with physical activity: maintain or improve your weight
The 7 Dietary Guidelines
• Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol
The 7 Dietary Guidelines
• Choose a diet moderate in sugars
• Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium
• Adolescents should not drink alcoholic beverages
Nutrition Labels
• Reading nutrition labels helps you to choose more healthful foods.
• Contain information about what nutrients are supplied by a food
Remember:•You are what you eat.