Nutrients – Energy Producing Carbohydrates Provides Energy Protein Builds and Repairs Body Tissue Fat Insulation, Protection, Reserve Energy

Nutrients – non energy producing Vitamins Assists in the biochemical reactions related to the metabolic process Minerals Skeletal structure Water Hydration, most essential to life Fiber Aids in digestion, cant absorb – non nutrie nt

How are foods sorted into groups? By Nutrient

Fats and Oils FATS Fats are solid at room temperature Saturated fat Cholesterol Trans fatty acids Typically not so good for you OILS Oils are liquid at room temperature Monounsaturated fat Polyunsaturated fat Usually a better choice

Empty Calories Calories from solid fats and/or added sugars. Solid fats and added sugars add calories to the food but few or no nutrients

Recommendations for Physical Activity Kids 2-5 – Let them play! Kids 6-17 – 60 minutes a day Adults – At least 2.5 hours a week moderate exercise

Plate size history

2,000 calorie diet Food GroupDaily Serving Amount Grains6 ounces Vegetables2.5 cups Fruits2 cups Dairy3 cups Protein5.5 ounces