1. David String
Nutrition
9th grade health class

2. Water Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals Protein Fats
Six Classes of Nutrients

3. Water Why is water important? Helps lubricate joints
Essential for survival
Maintenance of body temperature
Helps to remove waste products
Transports chemicals throughout your body
Up to 60% of your body is made up of water

4. Dehydration What causes dehydration? How can I prevent dehydration?
Not consuming enough water
Loss of water in the body
How can I prevent dehydration?
Drink 8-10 cups per day of fluids
When exercising:
2 cups per pound of weight lost

5. Carbohydrates What are carbohydrates?
Nutrients found in food that your body breaks down and turns into energy.
What if I don’t eat enough carbohydrates?
Weight loss, lack of energy
What if I eat too many carbohydrates?
Weight gain

6. Types of Carbohydrates
Simple Complex
Sugars
Digests faster
Candy, Cake, Fruit
Fiber and Starches
Digests Slower
Vegetables, Beans, Pasta

7. Vitamins Your body needs small amounts of each type of vitamin.
Build and maintain healthy bones and muscle tissue.
Support your immune system.
Important for metabolic reactions.
Important for proper growth and development.

8. Vitamins Fat Soluble Dissolve in water B C Dissolve in fat A D E K
Water Soluble
Dissolve in water B C
Fat Soluble
Dissolve in fat A D E K

9. Maintenance of vision and skin
Important for:
Maintenance of vision and skin
Immune system function
Can be found in:
Orange and deep-green vegetables and fruits
Liver, milk, butter and cheese

10. B Vitamins There are many different types of B vitamins.
Play roles in metabolism and metabolic reactions.
Can be found in meat, vegetables and fruits.

11. Major Functions: Can be found in:
Maintenance and repair of connective tissues
Promotes healing
Aids in iron absorption
Can be found in:
Fruits
Vegetables

12. Major Functions: Can be found in:
Development and maintenance of bones and teeth.
Promotion of calcium absorption
Can be found in:
Milk and margarine
Egg yolks and fish oils
Sunlight on skin produces vitamin D

13. Important for: Can be found in:
Protection and maintenance of cellular membranes
Immune system function
Can be found in:
Vegetable oils
Green leafy vegetables
Nuts and seeds

14. Major Functions: Can be found in: Essential for blood clotting.
Role in bone formation.
Can be found in:
Green leafy vegetables
Cereals

15. Minerals Functions of minerals: Can be found in:
Maintain pH balance in the body
Facilitate transfer of nutrients across cell membranes
Help regulate tissue growth
Can be found in:
Milk, eggs, vegetables and nuts
Fish, fruit, butter and cereals

16. Types of Minerals Macro-minerals Micro-minerals
Your body requires more of these
Micro-minerals
Your body requires less of these

17. Protein Major Functions: Can be found in:
Important for cell growth and repair
Source of energy
Muscle contractions require protein
Can be found in:
Meats, fish, and nuts
Eggs, milk and beans

18. Why are fats so important?
Source of energy
Most calories per gram (9)
Allows you to absorb fat-soluble vitamins
Protects important organs by cushioning them
Insulate body to keep it warm

19. Fats Unsaturated Fats: Saturated Fats: Liquid at room temperature
Vegetable oils, Fish oils
Olive oil, Corn oil
Saturated Fats:
Solid at room temperature
Butter, Cheese
Fatty meats, Lard

20. Summary Balance what you eat
Make sure to get enough nutrients in your diet
Stay away from unhealthy food choices
Consume more healthy foods!!!!!!