nutrition. diet the food and drink that we regularly choose to consume
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Nutrition
Diet
• The food and drink that we regularly choose to consume.
Nutrition
• Eating foods that your body needs to grow, develop, and/or work properly.
Nutrients
• The substances in foods that your body needs to grow.
The 6 Major Nutrients:
• Carbohydrates• Fats• Protein• Vitamins• Minerals• Water
Carbohydrates
• The starches and sugars that provide the body with most of its energy.
• There are 2 types: Simple and Complex• Simple Carbs: in fruit, sugar, and milk• Complex: in starchy foods and veggies• Purpose?- They provide fiber and help with
digestion• 55% of our calories should come from carbs
Fats• Are a source of energy and are essential for
vital body functions• Purpose?- they insulate the body, cushion
body organs, promote healthy skin and normal growth.
• Found in butter/margarine, whole milk, egg yolks, cheese, and salad dressings
• Saturated Fats vs. Unsaturated Fats– Solid vs liquid
Protein
• Build, maintain, and repair body cells and tissues (mainly muscles)
• Found in- meat, fish, eggs, nuts, cheese, and dry beans
• Made up of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins)
• Complete Proteins vs. Incomplete Proteins-have all amino acids vs. lack at least 1
essential amino acid
Vitamins
• Substances needed in small quantities that help regulate body functions.
• 2 groups: Water Soluble vs. Fat Soluble• Water Soluble can’t be stored in the body-
need to be eaten daily• Fat Soluble can be stored in the body until
needed• Found in: veggies, fruits, whole grain breads,
and fortified milk
Minerals
• Elements needed in small quantities for sturdy bones and teeth, healthy blood, and regulation of daily elimination
• Found in: whole grains, fruits, peas, spinach, raisins, and milk
Water• The most common nutrient• Makes up about 60% of the body• Functions?- carries nutrients through the
body (Water Slide), helps digestion, removes waste from the body, lubricates joints, keeps the body from overheating
Goal?
• Eating a balanced diet • (the appropriate amount of each nutrient on a
daily basis)
RDA• RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances)
-guidelines for the amounts of vitamins, minerals, protein, etc. you should get from the food you eat.
• DAILY VALUE: daily % of what you should have each day
% of Daily Values for nutrients listed on food labels (nutrition labels).
http://www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp
• McDonalds BIG MAC
Wendy’s Frosty (Large)
Taco Bell:Beef Soft Taco
POP TART ACTIVITY
• Serving Size (don’t be tricked)• Daily Values (fat, cholesterol, etc.)• Fiber, Sugar, etc.