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1 Nutrients! Chemical substances in food that help maintain the body. You need over 50 for good health!

2 6 Nutrients  Fat  Carbohydrates  Protein  Water  Vitamins  Minerals  Fat  Carbohydrates  Protein  Water  Vitamins  Minerals

3 Fat Facts  All oils and fats are 100% fat.  Fats = solids  Oils = liquids

4 Fat Too much: Get fat Clogged arteries Too much: Get fat Clogged arteries Not enough: Low energy Body takes energy from carbs and protein

5 Healthy Artery VS. Clogged Artery No more than 30% of daily calories

6 Types of Fat Types of fat:  Saturated (from animals)  Unsaturated (from plants) What happens when you cook bacon or a hamburger and leave the fat in the pan until it cools?

7 Carbohydrates Two types: 1.simple 2.complex Simple carbs taste sweet (candy, fruit, jam, honey) Two types: 1.simple 2.complex Simple carbs taste sweet (candy, fruit, jam, honey)

8 Carbohydrates  Complex carbs = Whole grains and vegetables  Gives energy Helps digest fat  Used for Growth & maintenance  Fiber helps prevent cancer

9 Carbohydrates Too much: You get too many calories Too much: You get too many calories Not enough: Low energy Constipation (from not enough fiber)

10 Protein Function:  Build and repair tissue  Regulates body processes (fluid balance)  Can be used for energy if carbs and fat are not available Function:  Build and repair tissue  Regulates body processes (fluid balance)  Can be used for energy if carbs and fat are not available

11 Water Function  Regulate body temp.  Lubricate joints  Aids digestion Sources Juice, milk, coffee, tea, clear soups, and food.

12 Water About 50 - 75% of the body is made of water. Found inside and outside of cells. About 50 - 75% of the body is made of water. Found inside and outside of cells.

13 How much we need a day  We use about 10 cups of water a day  Require 8 glasses of fluid per day to supply enough for most people. Some need more.  We use about 10 cups of water a day  Require 8 glasses of fluid per day to supply enough for most people. Some need more.

14 Vitamins Fat Soluble  A, D, E, & K are stored in Fat in the body.  A for vision  D comes from sun and needed for bones  E is an antioxidant  K is needed for clotting blood Water Soluble  B found in bread & pasta & vegetables  Lots of B vitamins needed for digestion and absorption of all nutrients.  C found in citrus foods an helps clot blood, antioxidant

15 Vitamins Fat soluble - dissolve in fats, longer lasting (vitamins A, D, E, K) Water soluble - dissolve in water, carried out of the body in urine (vitamins B, C) Fat soluble - dissolve in fats, longer lasting (vitamins A, D, E, K) Water soluble - dissolve in water, carried out of the body in urine (vitamins B, C)

16 Minerals  For building bones & soft tissue  Regulates body processes  Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, and Dairy Products.  For building bones & soft tissue  Regulates body processes  Sources: Fruits, Vegetables, Meat, and Dairy Products.

17 Minerals 4% of our Body Weight  Calcium  Iodine  Sodium  Chlorine  Potassium  Calcium  Iodine  Sodium  Chlorine  Potassium


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