 Area of health that focuses on selecting foods containing nutrients, developing healthful eating habits.  How food nourishes the body  The process by which your body takes in and uses foods and nutrients  The food you eat and drink affects your health and quality of life.

 Helps manage weight  Reduce risk of disease  Develop healthy eating habits  Energy  Growth

 6 types of nutrients Water Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins Minerals

 Water-helps the process of digestion, removes waste from the body, regulate body temp, cushions joints  Carbs-provide energy to the body  Fats-source of energy and make certain vitamins available to the body  Protein-build, repair, and maintain body tissues  Vitamins-help chemical reactions take place in the body  Minerals-regulate many chemical reactions to the body

 Contains Nutrients Fiber(more in whole grains)  Helps reduce cholesterol, risk of heart disease, and risk of diabetes  Helps keep bowel movements regular B Vitamins(added to refined grains)  Helps with metabolism  Helps keep nervous system healthy

 Dark Green Broccoli, Spinach  Starchy Corn, Potatoes, Peas  Red/orange Tomatoes, Carrots, Pumpkin, Peppers  Other Onions, Cauliflower, Asparagus,

 High Nutrients Eat a variety  Reduce Risk of Heart attack and Stroke

 Contains Protien Building blocks for body including bones, muscle, blood, cartilage  Contains Iron Helps carry oxygen in blood. Women are at a higher risk of iron deficiency

 Eggs  Beans  Peas  Nuts  Nut butters  Soy Products

 Help our bodies get important vitamins minerals, and water.  Potassium can help maintain a healthy blood pressure as well as our muscles function properly

 CALCIUM!!! Bones Teeth

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