NutritionNutrition

NutrientsNutrients

Are substances used in the body Are substances used in the body which must be taken in from other which must be taken in from other places/sources.places/sources.

Each nutrient has a specific job and Each nutrient has a specific job and meets a need that your body has.meets a need that your body has.

6 nutrients are:6 nutrients are:1.1. Water. It regulates body heat and Water. It regulates body heat and

carries nutrients to cells.carries nutrients to cells.

2.2. Carbohydrates. They provide your body Carbohydrates. They provide your body with energy.with energy.

3.3. Protein. Is the building blocks for your Protein. Is the building blocks for your body.body.

4.4. Fats. They store energy.Fats. They store energy.

5.5. Vitamins. They help our body function.Vitamins. They help our body function.

6.6. Minerals. They are compounds that Minerals. They are compounds that combine to form structures of your body.combine to form structures of your body.

CarbohydratesCarbohydrates

A.A. Simple carbs are sugar. They enter Simple carbs are sugar. They enter & exit your blood quickly for & exit your blood quickly for instance a sugar high after eating instance a sugar high after eating candy.candy.

B.B. Complex carbs are whole grains. Complex carbs are whole grains. They enter and are processed/used They enter and are processed/used more slowly.more slowly.

C.C. One gram of carbohydrate has 4 One gram of carbohydrate has 4 calories.calories.

ProteinProtein

Examples are meats, cheese, peanut Examples are meats, cheese, peanut butter and eggs.butter and eggs.

One gram of protein has 4 calories.One gram of protein has 4 calories.

FatsFatsA.A. Saturated fats come from animals (meat, Saturated fats come from animals (meat,

butter and lard). They are unhealthy butter and lard). They are unhealthy leading to heart disease and cancer.leading to heart disease and cancer.

B.B. Unsaturated fats come from vegetables Unsaturated fats come from vegetables and are less harmful.and are less harmful.

C.C. One gram of fat has 9 calories.One gram of fat has 9 calories.

Some types of fats (omega-3 fatty acids Some types of fats (omega-3 fatty acids found in some fish) have been proven to found in some fish) have been proven to prevent some cancers and heart disease.prevent some cancers and heart disease.

CaloriesCalories

Your body needs them for energy.Your body needs them for energy.

Eating too many calories and not Eating too many calories and not burning enough of them off through burning enough of them off through activity can lead to weight gain.activity can lead to weight gain.

Leftover calories are converted to fat.Leftover calories are converted to fat.

You don’t have to burn off ALL the You don’t have to burn off ALL the calories you eat. Your body needs calories you eat. Your body needs some calories just to operate.some calories just to operate.

The recommended calorie range The recommended calorie range for school-age kids is between for school-age kids is between 1600-2500.1600-2500.

Most kids don’t have to worry Most kids don’t have to worry about getting enough. The body about getting enough. The body and feelings of hunger remind a and feelings of hunger remind a person to eat.person to eat.