Importance of Good Nutrition Growth Appearance MaintenanceHealth Energy

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Importance of Good Nutrition • Growth • Appearance • Maintenance/Health • Energy 3

Importance of Good Nutrition • Growth • Appearance • Maintenance/Health • Energy 3

SIX NUTRIENT CLASSES • • • Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water

SIX NUTRIENT CLASSES • • • Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water

Healthy Balance of Nutrients Protein Carbohydrates Fat

Healthy Balance of Nutrients Protein Carbohydrates Fat

PROTEINS Complete Proteins Animal SOURCES meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, Incomplete Proteins Plant

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

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

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)

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 –

FATS SOURCE SATURATED (ANIMAL – SOLID) §Dairy foods/red meat/eggs/fried foods SOURCE UNSATURATED (PLANT – OIL) §Oils

FATS FUNCTIONS: v. Energy v. Insulation

FATS FUNCTIONS: v. Energy v. Insulation

VITAMINS SOURCES A B C D • Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats

VITAMINS SOURCES A B C D • Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats

VITAMINS FUNCTIONS: ØRegulate processes in the body (heartbeat, breathing, digestion, etc. )

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 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)

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,

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

3 MAIN FUNCTIONS OF NUTRIENTS 1) Build & repair tissue (Proteins) 2) Provide heat & energy (carbohydrates & fats) 3) Regulate body processes (vitamins, minerals, water)