Chapter 6 Nutrition and Weight Management

2 Six Classes of Nutrients Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water

3 A Healthy Diet Eat a variety of foods Eat in moderation

4 Carbohydrates Glucose Glycogen Complex Carbohydrates

5 Protein Amino acids

6 Fats (lipids) and Cholesterol Saturated Unsaturated

7 Dietary Fiber Dietary fiber –Reduces blood cholesterol level –Can prevent constipation and other colon disorders Fiber should not be a part of the pre-exercise meal as the colon can get very active during sports activity

8 Vitamins Water-soluble Fat-soluble

9 Minerals Examples: –Calcium phosphorus –Magnesium –Sodium –Chloride –Iron –Zinc –etc.

10 Water Essential to life Dehydration –Impairs athletic performance and increases the risk of heat-related illness

11 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans Eat a variety of foods Healthiest method of maintaining a healthy body weight –Balance calories consumed to amount of calories burned through daily activities

12 U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans Physical activity is vital for both weight control and good health Choose a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol Choose a diet moderate in sugar and sodium