My Plate Food Groups What is Nutrition Area

My. Plate Food Groups

What is Nutrition? �Area of health that focuses on selecting foods containing nutrients, developing healthful eating habits. �How food nourishes the body �The process by which your body takes in and uses foods and nutrients �The food you eat and drink affects your health and quality of life.

Why is a healthy diet and good nutrition important? �Helps manage weight �Reduce risk of disease �Develop healthy eating habits �Energy �Growth

What is a Nutrient? � 6 • • • types of nutrients Water Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins Minerals

Nutrients � Water-helps the process of digestion, removes waste from the body, regulate body temp, cushions joints � Carbs-provide energy to the body � Fats-source of energy and make certain vitamins available to the body � Protein-build, repair, and maintain body tissues � Vitamins-help chemical reactions take place in the body � Minerals-regulate many chemical reactions to the body

Grains

Whole Grain vs Refined Grain

Benefits �Contains Nutrients • Fiber(more in whole grains) �Helps reduce cholesterol, risk of heart disease, and risk of diabetes �Helps keep bowel movements regular • B Vitamins(added to refined grains) �Helps with metabolism �Helps keep nervous system healthy

Vegetables

Types �Dark Green • Broccoli, Spinach �Starchy • Corn, Potatoes, Peas �Red/orange • Tomatoes, Carrots, Pumpkin, Peppers �Other • Onions, Cauliflower, Asparagus,

Benefits �High Nutrients • Eat a variety �Reduce Risk of Heart attack and Stroke

Protiens

Benefits �Contains Protien • Building blocks for body including bones, muscle, blood, cartilage �Contains Iron • Helps carry oxygen in blood. Women are at a higher risk of iron deficiency

What if I’m a Vegetarian �Eggs �Beans �Peas �Nut butters �Soy Products

Fruits

Benefits �Help our bodies get important vitamins minerals, and water. �Potassium can help maintain a healthy blood pressure as well as our muscles function properly

Vitamins

Dairy

Benefits �CALCIUM!!! • Bones • Teeth

Reveiw

Videos �Food groups • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=-J 1 hmmy 1 OB 4 �Nutrients • https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ci. OBhgxdh. Yo