1. Taking Charge of Your Health…
Nutritional Needs
Taking Charge of Your Health…

2. Nutrition Definitions
Nutrient
A chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body. (6 Groups)
Deficiency
Failure to meet your needs.

3. Carbohydrates Chief source of energy!! Helps body digest fats. Types…
Simple Carbohydrates
Complex Carbohydrates
Sources
Sugar, Fiber, Starch (Breads, Cereals)

4. Fats Types (based on amount of hydrogen) Carries fat-soluble vitamins.
Saturated (Bad Fats)
Unsaturated (Good Fats)
Carries fat-soluble vitamins.
Insulates the body
Sources
Butter, egg yolks, bacon, etc.

5. Fat in the Body Cholesterol Connected to Fat nutrient.
Found in every cell.
Part of skin tissue.
Aids in transportation of fatty acids.
Needed to protect hormones.
Your body makes all that you need…you do not need to ingest cholesterol as part of a healthy diet!

6. Proteins Builds and repairs tissues. Made up of Amino Acids
20 total Amino Acids
9 are “Essential Amino Acids”
Extreme Deficiency – Kwashiorkor
Symptoms: Stunted growth, bulging abdomen (Can lead to death).
NOT COMMON IN MOST INDUSTRIALIZED NATIONS!

7. Protein Cont. Types Complete Protein (Has all 9 Essential)
Sources: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs
Incomplete Protein (Missing 1 or more)
Sources: Grains, peanuts, legumes

8. Vitamins Fat-Soluble – Dissolves in Fat
Builds up in body.
Can reach dangerous levels. (NOT COMMON)
Vitamins A, D, E, K
Water-Soluble – Dissolves in Water
Body does not store.
Need daily intake.
Vitamin C and B-Complex Vitamins

9. Minerals Makes up 4% of body weight.
Becomes part of the bones, tissues, and body fluids.
Types
Macrominerals
Calcium, Sodium, Chlorine, Magnesium
Microminerals (Trace Elements)
Iron, Iodine, Zinc

10. Water Aids in proper digestion. Helps cell growth and maintenance.
Lubricates joints and body cells.
Helps regulate body temperature.