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Nutrition

Nutrition. What do you think of when you hear the word nutrition ?. Nutrition. Nutrition is the science that studies the substances in food and how the body uses them. Nutrition is basically what we eat and how our body process it. Food is Fuel.

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition

  2. What do you think of when you hear the word nutrition?

  3. Nutrition • Nutrition is the science that studies the substances in food and how the body uses them. • Nutrition is basically what we eat and how our body process it.

  4. Food is Fuel • When ever we feel hungry, our bodies send us messages that we need fuel. • To our bodies, our fuel is actually food. It gives us energy and provides our bodies with the tools needed to grow and repair itself.

  5. What is a nutrient?

  6. Nutrients • Nutrients are substances in food that your body needs. • Think of nutrients as members of a team. Each one has a special job to do and each one is important to the team.

  7. Nutrients • There are 6 categories of nutrients. They are: • Carbohydrates • Proteins • Fats • Vitamins • Minerals • Water

  8. Carbohydrates

  9. Carbohydrates • Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for your body.

  10. Foods With Carbohydrates • Sugars • Bread • Rice • Pasta • Potatoes

  11. Proteins

  12. What types of food do you think contain protein?

  13. Proteins • Proteins are essential for the growth and repair of all the cells in your body.

  14. Foods With Proteins • Meat Products • Eggs • Dairy Products • Beans

  15. Fats

  16. Fats • Fats a source of energy found in foods. • Fats help carry certain vitamins through our bloodstream and help keep your skin healthy. • Eating too much fat results in weight gain.

  17. What types of foods do you think contain fat?

  18. Foods With Fat • Sweets • Fast Foods

  19. Vitamins

  20. Vitamins • Vitamins are substances that help regulate body functions. • Vitamins help you fight diseases and germs that enter the body.

  21. Foods With Vitamins • Vegetables • Meats • Fruits • Some breads

  22. Minerals

  23. Minerals • Minerals are elements in foods that help your body work properly. • Minerals help strengthen bones, keep muscles healthy, and help your heart beat regularly.

  24. Foods With Minerals • Milk • Meats • Dried Beans • Vegetables • Fruits • Cereals

  25. Water

  26. Water • Water is a nutrient that carries other nutrients around the body and also removes waste from the body.

  27. Importance of Water • Our bodies are made up of about 70-80 percent of water. • You need 6-8 cups of water daily.

  28. Food Groups and MyPlate

  29. Food Groups and MyPlate • We are going to learn the different food groups and how much of each food group we should eat daily.

  30. What is MyPlate?

  31. MyPlate • MyPlate is a guide that is was designed by the government to help people make better food choices and to remind us how to eat more healthfully. • It contains five 5 groups.

  32. The Food Groups & MyPlate • Fruits • Vegetables • Proteins • Grains • Dairy

  33. Fruits

  34. Give some different examples of items that would be in the fruit group?

  35. Fruits • Oranges • Apples • Strawberries • Grapes • Pineapples • Watermelon • Bananas • Fruit Juice (100% only)

  36. Fruits • ½ of your plate should be fruits and veggies. • Only fruit juices with 100% fruit juice are in this group. • Includes fresh, canned, frozen, or dried fruit. • You should aim to get a variety of fruits.

  37. Fruits • Teen Males- 2 Cups Per Day • Teen Females- 1 ½ Cups Per Day

  38. Vegetables

  39. Give some different examples of items that would be in the vegetable group?

  40. Vegetables • Broccoli • Celery • Tomatoes • Carrots • Potatoes • Corn • Mushrooms • Onions • Vegetable Juice (100%)

  41. Vegetables • ½ of your plate should be fruits and veggies. • Only vegetable juices with 100% vegetable juice are in this group. • Includes fresh, canned, frozen, or dried vegetables. • Try to get a variety of different veggies.

  42. Vegetables • Teen males – 3 Cups Per Day • Teen females – 2 ½ Cups Per Day

  43. Proteins

  44. Give some different examples of items that would be in the protein group?

  45. Proteins • Meats • Poultry • Fish • Beans • Eggs • Nuts

  46. Proteins • Always trim fat off of meat before cooking. • Choose “lean” cooking methods such as: grilling, baking, broil, or roast. • Try not to eat fried protein foods. • Eat a variety of protein foods.

  47. Proteins • Teen Males – 6 ½ Ounces Per Day • Teen females – 5 Ounces Per Day

  48. Grains

  49. What types of foods would be in the grains group?

  50. Grains • Breads • Oatmeal • Rice • Pasta • Tortilla’s • Cereal • Wheat

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