1. The 6 Nutrients for Wellness

2. Carbohydrates What are they? JOB: to provide energy Sources:
Sugars and starches that occur naturally in foods, mainly in plants.
JOB: to provide energy
Sources:
Simple Carbohydrates come from fruits, vegetables, milk, and milk products
Complex Carbohydrates come from rice, pasta, beans, and potatoes (starches)
Simple v Complex
Nutritionist recommend that half to two-thirds of your daily energy come from carbohydrates.

3. Proteins
What are they?
Proteins are nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues.
Job: build, repair, and maintain cells and tissues, fight diseases.
Sources: beef, pork, veal, fish, poultry, eggs, diary products, nuts, peas, and dried beans
What are amino acids?
Chemical building blocks that make up protein.
Complete proteins contain all nine of the essential amino acids.

4. Fats What are they? Job: Sources: Saturated fats (solid at room temp):
Fats promote healthy skin and normal cell growth.
Job:
Carry vitamins A, D. E and K to wherever they are needed in the body.
Acts as cushion to protect vital organs
Sources:
Saturated fats (solid at room temp):
Butter, cheese, fatty meats
Unsaturated fats (liquid at room temp):
Olive oil, nuts, avocados
What could happen if you have a diet high in saturated fats?

5. Vitamins
What are they?
Substances that help your body fight infections and use other nutrients, among other jobs.
Job: Help your body fight infection and help your body to produce energy
Sources: Nutritious foods- dark leafy greens, orange fruits and vegetables, poultry, eggs, fish, whole grains, egg yolks, liver
Water-soluble: Vitamins C and B– dissolve in water, body does not store
Fat-soluble: Vitamins A, D, E, and K– stored in fat until needed. – body stores these.

6. Minerals
What are they?
Elements that help form healthy bones and teeth, and regulate certain body processes.
Job: promote healthy bones, teeth and help the body run smoothly
Sources: dairy products, fish, dark green leafy vegetables, fruits, meat, poultry, eggs, dry beans, peas, whole grain breads
Types of Minerals: Calcium, Fluoride, Iron, potassium, Zinc

7. Water Job: Sources: Natural sources- waterfalls, oceans
Helps the body digest and absorb food
Regulates body temperature
Carries nutrients and oxygen to cells.
Removes toxins and other wastes
Cushions joints
Protects tissues
Organs from shock and damage.
Sources: Natural sources- waterfalls, oceans
Lack of water= Dehydration -causing fatigue, confusion, inability to focus.
How much water do we need????