Chapter 5 Nutrition During the Teen Years Lesson

Chapter 5 Nutrition During the Teen Years Lesson 2 Nutrients

Six Nutrient Groups • Carbohydrates • • Fats • • Minerals •

Carbohydrates • ____ and sugars that are present in foods • The body uses ‘_______’ for every function • ______ – sugars (fructose/fruit, lactose/milk)…these occur _____ in foods…sugar cane & beets are used to make _______ white sugar • ______ - starches – whole grains, ____, nuts, )______ (dried peas, beans) & tubers (root vegetables/potatoes) – The body must ______ complex carbs into simple carbs _____it can be used as energy

Role of Carbohydrates • Body ____ all carbs to glucose/sugar • Glucose that is not used right away is stored in the ________ (glycogen) • When it’s needed the body ‘_______’ it…if unused, it is stored as _____ • Body fat percentage is affected… • Healthy Choices • _______ of daily calories come from carbs

Fiber • Is an _____ complex ______ that is found in the _______, stringy parts of the vegetables, fruits & whole grains • It _____ be digested • It is _____ as _______ for the body • It helps the ‘waste product management system’ • ______ gr. /day in diet

Protein • ______ that help _______ & maintain the body cells & tissues • Amino Acids – _____ different kinds • 9 Essential – body _____ make these & you must get these ______

Proteins • Complete – foods that contain all _______…fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese & yogurt

The Role of Carbohydrates • ______ of the total daily calories should consist of _____. • Simple or ______ • _____stores some as _______. • Small amounts of excess energy _____. • During ____ exercise muscles also store as_______. *Information provided by the Merck Manuals Online Medical Library http: //www. clipartheaven. com/clipart/fitness/ stretching_&_exercise/body_building_-_bicep. gif

Fiber • An indigestible _______carbohydrate that is found in: – Parts of vegetables, – Fruits, – Whole Grains • ______ BE DIGESTED AND USED AS ENERGY