Nutrition I Corinthians 6:19

Why do we need to eat? Food is the Fuel that keeps us going Scientists have identified 6 main kinds of nutrients that fuel, help us grow/maintain, and control body processes

Proteins Protein is most abundant in muscle tissue It is the only source of nitrogen which your body needs to build new tissue The body breaks down proteins into amino acids, which it rearranges into the building blocks for your body. Best Source: meat, cheese, and eggs

Carbohydrates Carbs are the energy producers for the body Carbs are made up of sugars and starches Carbs provider energy, help break down protein, and protect against toxins When consumed, the body turns carbs into glucose (sugar) These links of sugar can be either simple of complex Food high in complex carbs provide a good source of vitamins, minerals, and protein

Carbs Complex Carbs take time to digest, making you feel full longer. Good diets include sources of complex carbs: Grains Peas Beans Potatoes Avoid simple carbs (sugar) as much as possible

Fats Fat provides a concentrated source of energy, and can provide twice as much energy as carbs The body needs fat for: Growth and repair Body temperature Cushioning organs Manufacture of hormones

Fats Most Americans eat far more fat than the body needs We tend to eat too many saturated fats Saturated Fat is not needed by the body and increases chances of heart disease. Our body will manufacture all the fat it needs from other sources of fat. It is found in red meat, pork, egg yolks, butter and some chesses and milks, and is used for deep frying.

Fats Unsaturated Fats tend to not elevate cholesterol levels These are a liquid at room temperature, but when used for deep frying, they turn into a saturated fat Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is carried in your blood stream LDL (low density lipoproteins) is bad because it gets deposited in the arteries HDL (high density lipoproteins) is sometimes called good cholesterol because it is removed by the liver and eliminated

Basic Keys to Good Nutrition Exercise and Diet You need to evaluate how much you physically exert yourself through a given day. The more physical work/exercise you perform, the more calories your body is going to need Most Americans lead a sedentary life style Basically, we sit a lot, and don’t use our body to complete work Couple this with poor diet, and you can see why we have a weight epidemic in our country

Basic Keys to Good Nutrition Simply put, measure how many calories you use a day, and measure how many you consume If you use more than you consume, you will lose weight If you consume more than you use, you will gain weight

Tips for Good Nutrition 1. Eat a variety of foods Vegetables/fruit, dairy, meat, and very sparingly fats/oils/sweets If you don’t give your body some of each, it will crave that item making it difficult to keep a healthy diet

Tips for Good Nutrition 2. Exercise Regularly Exercise will burn calories, lower cholesterol, and help you maintain/lose weight When you exercise regularly, your will increase your metabolism Metabolism is the rate at which you body burns energy Higher metabolism=Higher ability to burn calories=lose weight

Tips for Good Nutrition 3. Eat less: Fat Sodium Sugar Read Labels! Monitor the amount of fat, sodium, and sugar in you diet!

Tips for Good Nutrition 4. Avoid Alcohol and Tobacco Alcohol acts as a depressant causing you to eat more Alcohol also is high in calories and carbs Every cigarette smoked = 6 minutes of life lost Stress eating Don’t eat on the run (fast food) Feel down = junk food!

Tips for Good Nutrition 5. Drink Plenty of Water Your body needs water, and it helps you lose weight and aids in digestion

Nutritional Supplements Your body needs vitamins and minerals to function If you eat a balanced diet, your body will get the nutrients it needs from your food If you have a poor diet, you may need to supplement