Science 10-4: Nutrition

questions you will answer: What are nutrients? Where do nutrients come from? What are the short-term and long-term consequences of too many or too few nutrients? How can individuals make healthy eating and lifestyle choices

what are nutrients? Nutrients are substances found in food Nutrients provide nourishment to your body 6 main types of nutrients: carbohydrates fats proteins vitamins minerals water BrainPOP: nutrition

Nourishment and energy contained in food helps the body to keep cells, tissues and organs healthy. In order to stay healthy, animals must consume a mixture of foods and drinks that supply enough nourishment and energy to their bodies.

roles & sources of nutrients CARBOHYDRATES FATS Sugars and starches are the main source of energy for the body Sources: rice, bread, cereal, potatoes, pasta Stored in the body as energy source when carbohydrates are in short supply Sources: red meat, dairy, nuts, oils

roles & sources of nutrients PROTEINS VITAMINS Build and repair body tissue Sources: meat, eggs, dairy, beans, nuts Help carry out life functions like growth and reproduction Sources: fruits and vegetables

roles & sources of nutrients MINERALS WATER Important to strong bones and teeth. Also help carry out life functions Sources: dairy, fruits and vegetables Helps carry out life functions, moves nutrients and waste products Sources: beverages, foods high in water like fruits and vegetables

malnutrition Malnutrition occurs when nutrients are missing from a diet. Can occur when people: eat too little make poor eating choices

Diets “Diet” refers to the amount and type of food you eat. A mixed diet contains a wide variety of foods: grain products fruits & vegetables milk products meat & meat alternatives

Diets A vegetarian diet lacks meat products Vegetarian diets: high in fibre low in fat may lack vitamins may lack calcium

Diets A “fad diet” refers to a current diet craze Fad diets usually involve weight loss Examples: cabbage soup diet grapefruit diet Atkins diet Caveman diet Caveman Diet

Canada's food guide Canada’s Food Guide helps Canadians make healthy choices Five guidelines: Eat a variety of foods Eat whole grains, fruits and vegetables Chose low fat foods Participate in physical activity Limit salt, sugar, alcohol and caffeine intake Canada’s Food Guide

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