nutrition basics what are the essential nutrients? in what foods will i find them? what’s in a...
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WHAT’S FOR DINNER?
Nutrition Basics
What are the Essential Nutrients?
In What Foods Will I Find Them?
What’s In A Food Label?
WATER A clear, colorless, odorless, and
tasteless liquid which is essential for almost every function that keeps you alive.
PROTEIN A nutrient that builds and repairs body
cells. Some food sources include: meat, fish and dairy.
CARBOHYDRATESComplex: Including both starch and fiber, requires
digestion before being used as an energy source by the body, and are found in plant foods, such as whole grains, pasta, potatoes, and beans
Simple: can be absorbed by the body without further digestion, and are found in foods such as honey and fruit.
MORE ON CARBS! Fiber: Generally refers to parts of fruits,
vegetables, grains, nuts and legumes that can't be digested by humans. Helps maintain digestive and heart health.
FATS Saturated Fat: Is most often of animal origin and
solid at room temperature. Excess of these fats in the diet is thought to raise the cholesterol level in the bloodstream
Cholesterol: a fat like substance manufactured by the body andfound in animal tissue and fat, high levels believed to lead to collection of plaque in the arteries, possibly leading to serious health risks. (LDLs)
FATS (CONTINUED) Trans fats are edible fats that are
chemically altered to remain solid at room temperature. They do not exist in nature and are also known as partially hydrogenated fats. This manufacturing process makes them more stable than natural fats, better for higher frying temperatures and longer shelf lives. They're found in many processed and commercially baked foods, such as doughnuts, cakes, crackers, cookies, and other baked goods.
EVEN MORE ON FATS!!! Unsaturated: A fat derived from plant
and some animal sources, especially fish, that is liquid at room temperature. Intake of foods containing more unsaturated fats than saturated fats may contribute to reduced blood cholesterol levels.
MINERALS Some Examples: Potassium, Calcium,
and Iron
Potassium Rich Foods
Calcium Rich Foods
Iron Rich Foods
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!! How much is too much of an essential
nutrient?
Too much sodium = High Blood PressureToo much LDL Cholesterol = Clogged
ArteriesToo much Saturated Fat = Heart DiseaseExcess Calories = Obesity, which can lead
to Type 2 Diabetes