Role of Nutrients Chapter 2 p. 53

True or False:   You can be overweight and undernourished at same time.   When you balance calories, you eat the same amount of food everyday.   Half of your plate should be protein rich foods.   A healthy diet for weight loss is one filled with empty calories.   Having a normal weight for your body is a sign that you have healthy eating habits.   Olive oil is a healthier choice than butter or shortening when frying meats or vegetables.   Fats should be avoided whenever possible.   All carbohydrates are bad for you.

True or False:   T You can be overweight and undernourished at same time.   F When you balance calories, you eat the same amount of food everyday.   F Half of your plate should be protein rich foods.   F A healthy diet for weight loss is one filled with empty calories.   F Having a normal weight for your body shows that you have healthy eating habits.   T Olive oil is a healthier choice than butter or shortening when frying meats or vegetables.   F Fats should be avoided whenever possible.   F All carbohydrates are bad for you.

 Many U.S. Teens Have Poor Health Habits  more than 80% of US teens eat unhealthy diets and many are sedentary, which raises the odds of developing heart disease in adulthood.  Bad diet, lack of exercise raise odds for later heart disease, experts warn. By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay News  MONDAY, April 1, 2013 (HealthDay News)

Benefits of healthy eating:  Appearance : Shiny hair, bright eyes, healthy nails, teeth, smooth, clean skin.

Benefits of healthy eating:FITNESS  Helps you stay active and alert.  Have Energy to perform your best throughout the entire day..  No run down feeling.

Benefits: Weight  Maintain healthy weight for your frame.

Benefits of healthy eating:  Less Sickness  Many illnesses are related to poor nutrition.  Helps lower likelihood of developing health problems.

Benefits of healthy eating:  EMOTIONS:  Better able to concentrate and study,  Better able to handle stress  Less depression  Better coping skills.

Benefits of healthy eating:  Healing:  Body heals more easily.  Nutrients are needed to help build and repair. Medicine can not do everything.

Benefits of healthy eating:  Future Health:  Many serious health problems are result of years of poor eating habits:  Heart disease  Diabetes  Cancer  Osteoporosis  High blood pressure  Stroke It is estimated USA could save $71,000,000,000/year in related medical costs and lost productivity if Americans would simply eat better.

 Body uses NUTRIENTS to constantly carry out vital processes like: breathing, thinking, reasoning, repair and replace cells.  What are the SIX basic NUTRIENTS?

Match best sources:   Fruits and vegetables especially dark green, orange and blue.   Lean meats, avoid skin, fat. Eat beans, nuts, fish. Limit red meats.   Limit butter, lard. Eat food prepared with olive oil, vegetable oils. Limit deep fried. limit beverages with caffeine, alcohol- (dehydrate) drink milk, water, limit juices, eat whole fruits/vegetables. limit empty calorie snacks & soda, choose whole grains such as oatmeal, popcorn, whole wheat breads & pasta. Fresh fruits. dairy products, meats, nuts.  Protein  Carbohydrates  Fat  Vitamins  Minerals  Water

    Predict which is the healthier fast food choice.

 All nutrients are needed in order for each to work properly. NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY : severe nutrient shortage. MALNUTRiTION : Serious health problemss caused by poor nutrition over prolonged period.

How Much Sugar Is OK?  The American Heart Association recommends a maximum:  5 teaspoons of added sugar per day for women (20 grams)  9 teaspoons for men (36 grams)  As a teen you may be able to consume somewhat more; exactly how much depends on your gender, body type, and activity level.  Check the label…  4 grams sugar = 1 teaspoon