Importance of Good Nutrition Growth Appearance MaintenanceHealth Energy Slides: 15 Download presentation Importance of Good Nutrition • Growth • Appearance • Maintenance/Health • Energy 3 SIX NUTRIENT CLASSES • • • Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water Healthy Balance of Nutrients Protein Carbohydrates Fat PROTEINS Complete Proteins Animal SOURCES meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, Incomplete Proteins Plant SOURCES legumes (dried beans & peas), seeds, nuts PROTEINS FUNCTIONS: v. Build, repair, and maintain body tissues. v. Can provide some energy CARBOHYDRATES SUGAR SOURCES • Candy/soda desserts STARCH SOURCES • Bread/cereal/ rice/pasta/ potatoes FIBER SOURCES • All fruits/ vegetables & grains CARBOHYDRATES FUNCTIONS: Ø Energy ( SUGAR and STARCH) Ø Adds Bulk for elimination (FIBER) FATS SOURCE SATURATED (ANIMAL – SOLID) §Dairy foods/red meat/eggs/fried foods SOURCE UNSATURATED (PLANT – OIL) §Oils FATS FUNCTIONS: v. Energy v. Insulation VITAMINS SOURCES A B C D • Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats VITAMINS FUNCTIONS: ØRegulate processes in the body (heartbeat, breathing, digestion, etc. ) MINERALS CALCIUM SOURCES • Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/ IRON SOURCES • Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats/ MINERALS FUNCTIONS: Ø Regulate processes in the body. (become part of the body) WATER FOOD SOURCES • All foods FUNCTIONS: ü Aids chemical reactions, controls body temperature, transport nutrients 3 MAIN FUNCTIONS OF NUTRIENTS 1) Build & repair tissue (Proteins) 2) Provide heat & energy (carbohydrates & fats) 3) Regulate body processes (vitamins, minerals, water)