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NUTRITION. The Process of Satisfying Hunger. You need energy You feel hungry You eat to get rid of hunger You feel satisfied You use energy during yourday You need more energy The cycle repeats again. What Food Does for You. It provides energy for daily activity
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The Process of Satisfying Hunger • You need energy • You feel hungry • You eat to get rid of hunger • You feel satisfied • You use energy during yourday • You need more energy • The cycle repeats again
What Food Does for You • It provides energy for daily activity • It gives you raw material that keeps you healthy • Eating is an enjoyable activity
What Is Nutrition Science? -The study of how your body uses the food that you eat.
Diet Is everything you eat and drink
What is a Nutrient? A nutrient is a chemical substance in food that helps maintain the body. • Some provide energy. • All help build cells and tissues, regulate bodily processes such as breathing. • No single food supplies all the nutrients the body needs to function.
The six Classifications of Nutrients • Vitamins • Minerals • Water • Protein • Carbohydrates • Fats
Definition of a Calorie: • A unit of measure for energy in food • Nutrients that have Calories: • Proteins • Carbohydrates • Fats
Calories per gram: Protein 1 Gram = 4 calories Carbohydrates 1 Gram = 4 calories Fat 1 Gram = 9 calories Calculate the Chipotle Chicken Burrito on your Note Guide (fat) 51x9=459 (carbohydrates) 81x4=324 (protein) 53.5x4= 214 Total Calories from: Fat 459 Carbohydrates 324 Protein +214 Total Calories: 997
Carbohydrates Function: Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Food Sources: - Whole wheat breads - Rice - Pasta - Potatoes - Fruits - Vegetables
Protein Function:Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells and tissues Food Sources: • Meats • Eggs • Fish • Nuts • Beans
Fats Function:Fats are 2nd source of energy and it regulates body temperature Food Sources: • Butter - Cheese -Beans • Eggs - Meat - Fish • Nuts
Vitamins Function:Vitamins help regulate body functions. Food Sources: • Fruits • Vegetables • Whole grain foods
Minerals Function:Minerals help your body work properly. Food Sources: • Milk • Meats • Whole grain foods • Vegetables
Water Function:Water is essential to hydrate us and carry nutrients through our bodies. Food Sources: • Juices - Fruits • Milk - Leafy Vegetables
6 Variables which affect nutrient needs: 1. Age 2. Gender 3. Activity Level 4. Climate 5. Health 6. Size
Ten U.S. Dietary Guidelines: 1. Aim for a healthy weight
Build a Healthy Base 3. Let myplate.gov guide your choices 4. Choose a variety whole grains 5. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables. 6. Keep food safe to eat.
Choose Sensibly 7. Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and moderate in total fat 8. Choose beverages and foods low in sugar 9. Choose and prepare food with less salt 10. If you drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation
Use the calories per gram to answer the quiz question! Compute the TOTAL number of calories in ONE serving of Honey Nut Cheerios, it has: • 1.5 grams of Fat • 22 grams of Carbohydrates • 2 grams of Protein How many calories come from each nutrient and then what is the total calorie count for one serving?
Answer: 109.5 Calories rounded to 110 Calories
QUIZ: What Makes a Serving? A huge bag of Ruffles is helping you get through your science homework. You polish off about ½ a bag or 50 chips. How many servings of chips have you just eaten? • 1 • 2 1/2 • 5
The Answer: C • An official serving of Ruffles is one ounce, which is about 10 chips. Half a bag is 5 servings.
QUIZ: What Makes a Serving? • One serving of steak/protein is about as big as: • A deck of cards • A CD case C.A paperback book
The Answer is: A • A serving size for protein is about the size of a deck of cards.
QUIZ: What Makes a Serving? • According to the label on a package of Oreos, one serving has 100 calories and five grams of fat. How many cookies are in a serving? • 1 • 2 • 3
The Answer: B • An official serving of Oreos is 2 cookies. But who can stop at just 2?
QUIZ: What Makes a Serving? • The label on your favorite brand of ultra sinful ice cream says that one serving has a killer 300 calories and 15 grams of fat. How many scoops are in one serving? • 3 • 2 • 1
Answer: C • One official serving is one scoop, just ½ a cup.
QUIZ: What Makes a Serving? • On “official” serving of french fries contains 3 ounces. How many servings are in a McDonald’s Super Size french fries? • 1 • 2 • 3
Answer: C • A Super Size french fries contains three official servings, adding up to 540 calories.
QUIZ: What Makes a Serving? • A 7-Eleven Double Gulp contains how many servings of soda? • 2 • 4 • 8
Answer: C • A Double Gulp has eight servings, more than enough to quench the thirst of a large family. A can of soda contains 1 ½ servings.