1. You Are What You Eat! The Connection Between What You Eat and Your Health

2. 1.Protein 2.Fats 3.Carbohydrates Macronutrients in the Diet are Required for All Living Organisms:

3. PROTEIN Is necessary to build and repair muscle and all tissues. Is needed for cells to talk to each other. Is burned to provide energy. Chicken NutsBeans

4. FAT  Is required to keep our bodies warm.  Protects our muscles, bones, and organs.  Allows us make cell membranes.  Is burned to provide energy Butter- saturated fat Avocado- saturated fat Vegetable Oils- unsaturated fat

5. FAT Butter- saturated fat: solid at room temperature Avocado- saturated fat: solid at room temperature Vegetable Oils- unsaturated fat: liquid at room temperature Unsaturated fat is more healthy to eat than saturated fat.

6. CARBOHYDRATE Is the main source of energy for all our tissues and our brains must have it (grains are for brains!). Healthier carbohydrates come from complex carbohydrates (whole foods-not refined). Simple sugars (refined foods), especially in excess, can be unhealthy. beans, vegetables  cake, cookies, chips Carrots Pasta Fruit

7. EATING FOOD FOR HEALTH If you don’t eat enough of what you need it can lead to NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY. Not enough protein and vitamins Not enough protein and calcium Not enough fat, vitamins, minerals Not enough protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber Weak bones Weak muscles Unhealthy skin and hair Weak immune system

8. EATING FOOD FOR HEALTH If you eat more food than you need it can lead to CHRONIC DISEASE. Overweight/ Obesity Heart disease Type II Diabetes Is caused by eating too much fat and being overweight. Is caused by eating too much processed sugar and being overweight. Is caused by eating too many calories (from any source).

9. If you eat the right amount of foods that provide what you need for energy and building materials to promote health, you are more likely to live a long, healthy life!!! B U T …

10. If you DON’T eat the right amount of foods, you are more likely chronic disease such as heart disease and/or diabetes!!! AND…

11. What are Heart Disease and Diabetes? Heart Disease (Atherosclerosis) WHAT: # 1 cause of death in the US! Too much fat builds up in the coronary arteries that get nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the heart.

12. What are Heart Disease and Diabetes? Heart Disease (Atherosclerosis) WHY: A lifetime of Eating too much. Not exercising. Too much stress.

13. What are Heart Disease and Diabetes? Heart Disease (Atherosclerosis) HOW TO PREVENT: Eat whole foods (not processed). Exercise. Watch your food portions. Stay at a healthy weight.

14. What are Heart Disease and Diabetes? Type II Diabetes WHAT: Too much sugar overloads the blood and causes problems in your body.

15. What are Heart Disease and Diabetes? Type II Diabetes WHY: Overeating Eating refined and fast foods Drinking sugary drinks (i.e. soda pop)

16. What are Heart Disease and Diabetes? Type II Diabetes HOW TO PREVENT: Eat whole foods (not processed). Eat small meals more often. Eat sweets only as a special treat, not everyday.

17. MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES: WAYS TO PROMOTE HEART HEALTH 1.Stay away from cigarettes and other tobacco products. 2.Learn about how your heart works for you – it is amazing! Ask your doctor to measure your blood pressure when you go for a checkup. 3.Exercise everyday.

18. MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES: WAYS TO PROMOTE HEART HEALTH 4.Stay at a healthy weight and if you need to lose weight, take positive steps to do so. Eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables everyday. Don’t eat too much fat, sugar, salt or cholesterol (found mostly in packaged foods and fast food). 5.Learn how to work through stress so that you do not stay upset. Smile and laugh often. Be kind to yourself and to those around you!