1. Nutrition Principles for a Lifetime of Wellness

2. 6 Nutrients Pg. 5 Create a tri-fold Label the outside flaps: Water
Vitamins
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minerals
Fats
You will write under each flap what the health benefit is, and why you need it. You can just make bullet points, does not need to be complete sentences.

3. Wellness Good health Positive well-being
Includes physical, mental, and emotional health
Reflected in attitude and behavior
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4. Nutrients Keep our body healthy Include: Water Vitamins Carbohydrates
Water-soluble vitamins
Fat-soluble vitamins
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Minerals
Fats
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5. Water Essential to the body Carries nutrients to the body cells
Carries waste products away
Lubricates joints
Helps regulate body temperature
and body processes
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6. 2 types of Vitamins
Water-Soluble Vitamins
Fat-Soluble Vitamins

7. Water-Soluble Vitamins
Dissolve in water and pass easily into the bloodstream during digestion
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Thiamin (vitaminB1)
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
Niacin (vitamin B3)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Folate (folacin, folic acid, vitamin B9)
Vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
Biotin (vitamin H)
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8. Fat-Soluble Vitamins Are absorbed and transported by fat Vitamin A
Vitamin E
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
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9. Carbohydrates The body’s main source of energy
Found mostly in plant foods
Fruits
Vegetables
Grain products
Dry beans
Nuts and seeds
Sugars: Simple Carbohydrates
Starches: Complex Carbohydrates
Dietary Fiber
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10. Proteins Help body grow and repair itself Found in animal products
Meat
Poultry
Fish
Eggs
Dairy products
Plant foods
Dry beans and peas
Nuts
Vegetables
Grain products
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11. Minerals and Electrolytes
Part of the body in bones and teeth
Major Minerals
Calcium
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Electrolytes
Sodium
Chloride
Potassium
Trace Minerals
Iron
Zinc
Copper
Iodine
Selenium
Fluoride
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12. Fats Provides energy Gives food flavor and texture Saturated Fat
Unsaturated Fat
Trans Fat
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13. Effects of Good Nutrition
Appearance
Fitness
Weight
Protection from illness
Healing
Emotional strength
Future health
Complete Effects of Good Nutrition page 6 of notebook
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14. Effects of Good Nutrition:
Pg. 6
Effects of Good Nutrition:
Apply It!
Activity
1. Create this chart on page 6 of your notebook:
2. With your table come up with 2 example/ reason for each bubble.
Healing
Protection from Illness

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16. Recommended Dietary guidelines
•Build a healthy plate
•Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt
•Eat the right amount of calories for you
•Be physically active your way
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