the food pyramid eating right every day. nutrients substances in foods that provide energy and...
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the FOOD Pyramid
Eating Right Every Day
NutrientsSubstances in foods that
provide energy and materials for cell development, growth and repair.
Types of Nutrients Carbohydrates
Proteins Fats
Vitamins Minerals Water
CarbohydratesSource of energy
Includes starch, cellulose, and sugar
ProteinsNeeded throughout your body for
growth, as enzymes.
Used for replacement and repair of body cells.
FatsProvides the body with energy
and helps your body store vitamins.
Types of Fats• Saturated
• From animals• Unsaturated
• From plants
VitaminsEssential, organic nutrients
Needed in small quantities to help your body use other nutrients.
Vitamins
Vitamin
Health Effect Food Sources
A growth, good eyesight, healthy skin
green/yellow vegetables, liver and fish liver oils, milk, yellow fruit
B growth, healthy nervous system, use of carbohydrates, red blood cell production
meat, eggs, milk, cereal grains, green vegetables
C growth, healthy bones and teeth, wound healing
citrus fruits, tomatoes, green leafy vegetables
D absorption of calcium and phosphorus by bones and teeth
milk, eggs, fish
E formation of cell membranes vegetable oils, eggs, grains
K blood clotting, wound healing green leafy vegetables, egg yolks, tomatoes
Minerals Inorganic nutrients
Regulate many chemical reactions in your body
WaterMost important factor for
survival next to oxygen.
Your body is about 70% water by weight.
The Old Food PyramidFats, Oils & SweetsUSE SPARINGLY
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group2-3 SERVINGS
Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Group
2-3 SERVINGS
Vegetable Group3-5 SERVINGS Fruit Group
2-4 SERVINGS
Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group6-11 SERVINGS