Nutrients Food and Nutrition

Nutrients Chemicals the body must have to function, grow, repair itself, and create energy.

6 Nutrients: *Protein *Fats *Carbohydrates * Water *Minerals *Vitamins

Iron * Helps to make red blood cells-they carry oxygen to all parts of the body. *Prevents Anemia

FOODS *Egg yolks *Spinach *Enriched breads & cereals *Nuts *Liver *Lean meats *Dried fruits *Dried beans & peas

2. “Sunshine” Vitamin-made by skin when exposed to sunlight Vitamin D 1. Strong bones and teeth 2. “Sunshine” Vitamin-made by skin when exposed to sunlight

*Milk and Milk products *Non-food source-Sunshine

1. Strong bones 2. Strong teeth Calcium 1. Strong bones 2. Strong teeth

*Milk and Milk Products FOODS *Milk and Milk Products

Vitamin C 1. Healthy gums, prevents loose teeth 2. Helps prevent colds and infections 3. Relieves aching joints *3 C’S=C, Colds, Citrus*

FOODS *Citrus Fruits: *Oranges, Grapefruit *Lemons, Strawberries *Tomatoes, Broccoli *Raw Cabbage

FATS * Known as the HIGH ENERGY nutrient, fats have 2X the number of calories as carbohydrates. * Fats help keep the skin healthy, store vitamins, source of energy, keep you warm, and help you feel full when eating. * Cholesterol: A fat-like substance found in foods, natural part of blood, tissues, and digestive tract. Body makes all it needs, do not need to eat it.

FOODS * Butter *Margarine *Chocolate *Oils *Salad Dressings *Mayonnaise *”Junk Foods”

VITAMIN A > HEALTHY AND SMOOTH SKIN > HEALTHY, SHINY HAIR > KEEPS NOSE, THROAT, AND MOUTH LININGS MOIST > HEALTHY EYES >PREVENTS NIGHTBLINDNESS - THE INABILITY OF THE EYES TO ADUST TO LIGHT CHANGES

FOODS >ORANGE, YELLOW VEGETABLES (SQUASH, CARROTS, SWEET POTATOES) >APRICOTS, CANTALOUPE, PEACHES >BROCCOLI, SPINACH >MILK, CHEESE >EGGS

* Goiter--Enlargement of thyroid gland. Iodine *Healthy thyroid gland-regulates the rate at which our bodies use and burn energy, regulates growth and weight. * Goiter--Enlargement of thyroid gland.

FOODS *Seafood *Iodized Salt

VITAMIN K * ESSENTIAL FOR BLOOD CLOTTING * MOST PEOPLE GET ENOUGH- IT IS MANUFACTURED IN THE BODY( in your intestinal track)

FOODS * Liver *CABBAGE *CAULIFLOWER *DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES *WHITE VEGETABLES *Citrus Fruits

Regulates muscle contractions. Transmits nerve signals Potassium Regulates muscle contractions. Normal Body Growth Transmits nerve signals

Foods Bananas Potatoes Milk Whole Grain Breads Spinach Raisins

Water *Maintains body temperature. * Transports all nutrients throughout body. * More that 50% of body is water. *Prevents dehydration

Foods * Water * Tea/Coffee * Fruits *Fruit Juices * Vegetables

Sodium *Maintains normal blood pressure. *Balance of body fluid level. *Excess can lead to high blood pressure and heart attacks.

Foods * Table Salt * Processed Foods *Canned Veggies *Bacon *Pickles

PROTEIN * Used for Growth and repair * Helps body produce antibodies to fight infection * Makes up muscles, skin, and hair. *Amino Acids- protein found in foods, building blocks of protein *Kwashiorkor- deficiency, stunted growth, brain damage, death.

FOODS *FISH *POULTRY *MEATS *DAIRY PRODUCTS *EGGS *LEGUMES(dried beans and peas, lentils, peanuts)

Carbohydrates * Main source of energy. * Help body to use protein and fats. * Provides fiber in diet. * Three types of Carbohydrates: 1. “Simple”~Sugars=Quick energy 2. “Complex”~ Starches=Long energy 3. “Bulk” or “Cellulose”~ Fiber not digested, helps to eliminate waste from body.

Foods *Bread and Cereal Products *Pasta *Pastries, Candy *Potatoes *Fruits and Veggies *Rice *Soft drinks

Folic Acid--B9 *Production of red blood cells *Stimulates production of gastric juices *Prevents some birth defects

*Citrus Fruits/Juices *Dk. Green Leafy Vegetables *Legumes *Citrus Fruits/Juices *Liver *Dk. Green Leafy Vegetables *Whole grain foods Foods

Vitamin E * Antioxidant- prevents oxygen from destroying Vit. A and fatty acids *Contributes to a good immune system * Helps body use food energy

FOODS WHEAT GERM MILK EGG YOLKS LIVER VEGETABLE OILS GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES WHOLE GRAIN CEREALS

*Helps form bones and teeth. * Makes teeth decay resistant. Fluoride *Helps form bones and teeth. * Makes teeth decay resistant. *Prevents Cavities and Osteoporosis

Toothpaste/Mouthwash Foods Fluoridated water Seafood Toothpaste/Mouthwash

VITAMIN B *SOUND NERVES *HEALTHY APPETITE *HEALTHY DIGESTION * HEALTHY SKIN DEFICIENCY: rough skin, moody,& dizziness, Prevents: heart arrhythmias.

*ENRICHED BREADS AND CEREALS *GREEN BEANS *CHEESE *MILK *EGGS *FISH FOODS *PORK *ENRICHED BREADS AND CEREALS *GREEN BEANS *CHEESE *MILK *EGGS *FISH

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