2. Factors Affecting Fitness A Healthy Diet

3. By the end of the lesson you will know 1) Why we need food. 1) Why we need food. 2) What a balanced diet consists of. 2) What a balanced diet consists of. 3) The components of a balanced diet. 3) The components of a balanced diet.

4. Why do we need Food? 1) Growth 1) Growth 2) Energy 2) Energy 3) Repair 3) Repair

5. A Balanced Diet Some foods are good for us whilst others are not. A balanced diet is one that provides us with the right amount of nutrients to remain healthy. Some foods are good for us whilst others are not. A balanced diet is one that provides us with the right amount of nutrients to remain healthy.

8. A Balanced Diet has Seven Essential Components Carbohydrates Carbohydrates Proteins Proteins Fats Fats Minerals Minerals Vitamins Vitamins Water Water Fibre Fibre

10. Carbohydrates They are the most readily available form of energy. It is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. They are the most readily available form of energy. It is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. It is broken down into glucose. It is broken down into glucose. Found In Found In Sweet and starchy foods, eg Pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, fruit, etc. Sweet and starchy foods, eg Pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, fruit, etc.

12. Protein Your body needs proteins to build cells, to make blood and to repair and build muscle and other tissues. Your body needs proteins to build cells, to make blood and to repair and build muscle and other tissues. Found In Found In Meat, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Beans, Peas, Beans. Meat, Chicken, Eggs, Fish, Beans, Peas, Beans. Your body can also use protein for energy but only when all carbohydrates and fats have been used. Your body can also use protein for energy but only when all carbohydrates and fats have been used.

14. Fats Fats are also used for energy. Muscles use a mixture of fats and glycogen. The mixture depends on the intensity of the exercise and how fit you are. Fats are also used for energy. Muscles use a mixture of fats and glycogen. The mixture depends on the intensity of the exercise and how fit you are. Found In Found In Butter, Margerine, Hamburgers, Red meats, Cheese, Crisps. Butter, Margerine, Hamburgers, Red meats, Cheese, Crisps.

16. Minerals Minerals are required by the body for building tissue. The most common ones are: Minerals are required by the body for building tissue. The most common ones are: Calcium (forms bones and teeth) Calcium (forms bones and teeth) Sodium (regulates body fluids) Sodium (regulates body fluids) Iron (helps in the transport of oxygen by red blood cells) Iron (helps in the transport of oxygen by red blood cells) Iodine (Used in hormone formation) Iodine (Used in hormone formation)

19. Vitamins Vitamins are chemical compounds found in the food we eat. Vitamins are chemical compounds found in the food we eat. Vitamins help with Vitamins help with Growth Growth Increase resistance of infection Increase resistance of infection Regulate some body functions Regulate some body functions Help the metabolism of certain foods. Help the metabolism of certain foods.

22. Water Water does not give you energy. But around half your weight is water. Some is in your blood and other body fluids. Most is in your body cells where it plays a vital part in reactions. Water does not give you energy. But around half your weight is water. Some is in your blood and other body fluids. Most is in your body cells where it plays a vital part in reactions.

24. Taking in water is vital for everyone as it makes up about half of the body’s weight. Maybe even %70! It is needed to control body temperature especially when we are exercising. Taking in water is vital for everyone as it makes up about half of the body’s weight. Maybe even %70! It is needed to control body temperature especially when we are exercising. It is an essential part of blood, which is used for transportation of O2 and nutrients. It is an essential part of blood, which is used for transportation of O2 and nutrients.

25. Fibre Fibre regulates the digestive system. Fibre helps to retain water and remove waste products (Faeces). Fibre regulates the digestive system. Fibre helps to retain water and remove waste products (Faeces). FOUND IN FOUND IN Fruit Fruit Vegetables Vegetables