Health and Wellness Week Four (Nutrition and Your Health)

Nutrition and Your Health Nutrition: The process by which the body takes in and uses food Good nutrition enhances the quality of your life Prevents disease Provides maximum energy Provides wellness Look your best Perform at your peak

Nutrition and Your Health Nutrients Carbohydrates Provides the main source of energy for your body Fiber Helps move waste through the digestive system Proteins Builds new cells and tissues from the amino acids in proteins

Nutrition and Your Health Nutrients Fats Transport vitamins in your blood Vitamins Regulate many vital body processes such as digestion Minerals Form healthy bones and teeth Water Vital to every body function

Nutrition and Your Health Food Groups Grains Groups 6-11 Servings Vegetable Group 3-5 Servings Fruit Group 2-4 Servings Meat and Beans Group 2-3 Servings Milk Group 3-4 Servings

Nutrition and Your Health This does not look like a healthy snack Serving size is 4 ounces Nearly half the calories are from fat Large amount of cholesterol High in sodium

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