Nutrition Aims and Objectives By the end of

Nutrition

Aims and Objectives By the end of the session you will have increased knowledge and awareness of: � The importance of a Healthy and Balanced Diet. � The effects that a poor diet has on the body (focus on sugar and energy drinks)

Activity One QUIZ What do you already know? WE WILL GO THROUGH THE ANSWERS AS WE PROGRESS THORUGH THE LESSON

What is a Healthy and Balanced Diet? ◦ Eating the right amount of food for how active you are. ◦ Eating a range of foods containing all of the essential nutrients that the body needs.

Why is it important to have a healthy and balanced diet? � � It promotes healthy body growth It helps to promote beauty i. e. Healthy looking skin, hair, nails and teeth � It helps to control weight � It gives our body the energy that it needs to function � It reduces the risk of ill health � It promotes good mental health

The Eatwell Plate The eatwell plate highlights the different types of food that make up our diet, and shows the proportions we should eat them in to have a well balanced and healthy diet.

Food Groups

Carbohydrates � Primary source of energy. Provides the brain and muscles with fuel.

Protein � Essential for the body to grow and repair itself. Can also be used as a source of fuel.

�A Fat small amount of fat in the diet is essential. Fat helps the body to absorb vitamins A, D and E. � Too much saturated fat in the diet can increase Cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart disease. Unsaturated Fat Saturated Fat

Vitamins and Minerals � Essential Nutrients required in small amounts for the body to work properly. � They help to build strong bones and teeth and to turn the food we eat into energy. � Most people should get all the nutrients they need by eating a varied and balanced diet. Vitamins – A, B, C, D, E, K and Folic Acid. Minerals – Calcium, Iron, Potassium

Sugar is hidden everywhere!!!

Sugar How much sugar should we eat per day? Women – 25 g (about 6 teaspoons) Men – 37. 5 g (about 9 teaspoons)

Where does the Sugar come from?

What are the Health Effects of consuming too much Sugar? � Tooth Decay � Weight Gain and Obesity � Type 2 Diabetes � Heart Disease � Cravings for Sugary Food � High Blood Pressure � Bad Skin

Fizzy Drinks Read the Telegraph Article What do you think about the claims ?

How much sugar is actually in our drinks https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=x. NXET 8 A 5 Lxc#action=share

Why introduce a ‘Sugar Tax on soft drinks? For teenagers they are the number one source of sugar intake while overall, children get a third of their daily sugar intake from them. Soft drinks are often known as "empty calories" as they have no nutritional benefit. The UK has one of the highest obesity rates among developed countries, and it’s getting worse! By 2050, over 35% of boys and 20% of girls aged 6 -10 are expected to be obese. The estimated obesity-related costs to the NHS is over £ 6 billion! Do you think the ‘Sugar Tax’ is going to work? Let’s have a vote………….

Think before you drink….

Energy Drinks � � � E Energy drinks have high caffeine levels that are claimed by the manufacturers to give the consumer more 'energy' than a typical soft drink. Energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine, usually about 80 milligrams (mg) of caffeine in a small 250 ml can – the same as three cans of cola or a mug of instant coffee. Energy drinks are loaded with sugar, designed to give you an energy boost. However, the boost is short-lived and may be accompanied by other problems. The caffeine in energy drinks can make you feel irritable and restless. It can increase your blood pressure, while the sugar can contribute to weight gain, especially if you don’t exercise regularly. High amounts of caffeine in the body can increase the heart rate to an abnormal level. Many people will drink Energy Drinks instead of a regular meal.

The dangers of Energy Drinks https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ku. SQRet. Hs. QU

Case Study 1 Michael Clarke consumed at least four 500 ml cans of Monster Energy Drink every day. His body could no longer process the amount of caffeine in his system and subsequently the 35 year-old truck driver suffered a massive heart attack and died from caffeine toxicity.

Case Study 2 Martin Bowling, 28, Suffered a Heart Attack after drinking 8 cans of energy drinks. He has been using energy drinks for 7 years and was spending up to £ 75 a week on them! The doctor’s confirmed that his sudden Cardiac Arrest was caused by raised caffeine levels.

It gives you wings – Are energy drinks bad for you? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=g. WUBo. UPc 938&feature=player_detailpage