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Ch. 10: Nutrition

Ch. 10: Nutrition. Lesson 2 NUTRIENTS. Your Body uses Nutrients in Many Ways. As an energy source To heal, build, and repair tissue To sustain Growth Transport oxygen to cells Regulate body functions. Six Types of Nutrients. Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Water.

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Ch. 10: Nutrition

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  1. Ch. 10: Nutrition Lesson 2 NUTRIENTS

  2. Your Body uses Nutrients in Many Ways As an energy source To heal, build, and repair tissue To sustain Growth Transport oxygen to cells Regulate body functions

  3. Six Types of Nutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Water PROVIDE ENERGY

  4. Carbohydrates • Starches and sugars found in foods • MAIN SOURCE OF ENERGY • 45-65 % of your daily calories • THREE TYPES OF CARBS • Simple • Complex • Fiber

  5. Carbohydrates • Simple • Sugars- Fructose, found in fruits and lactose found in milk. • Fruits • Dairy • Honey • Maple syrup • Processed foods: cereals, bread and bakery

  6. Carbohydrates • Complex • Starches: LONG chains of sugars linked together • Grains • Bread • Pasta • Beans • Root vegetables

  7. Carbohydrates • Fiber • Tough complex carb that the body cannot digest • Makes you feel full • Reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, and Type II Diabetes • 20-35% of fiber per day- 26grams for girls. 38 for Boys • FRUITS • VEGETABLES • WHOLE GRAINS • SEEDS • NUTS

  8. Proteins • Nutrients the body uses to build and maintain cells and tissues • Made up of chemicals called amino acids • Basic building material of all your body cells • Muscles, bones, skin, and internal organs

  9. Proteins • 10-15 % of your daily calories should come from Protein • Boys: 52 grams • Girls: 46 grams • Protein helps you grow during your childhood and adolescence

  10. FATS • 25-35 % of your daily calories • Three types of fat: • Unsaturated • Saturated • Trans Fat

  11. Fats • Fats provide a concentrated form of energy • Essential in Brain development, blood clotting, and controlling inflammation • Also maintains healthy skin and hair

  12. Unsaturated • GOOD FAT • Vegetable oils • Nuts • Seeds • Lowers the risk heart disease

  13. Saturated • In moderation • Animal based foods • Meat and Dairy products • Consuming too many saturated fats can INCREASE your risk of heart disease

  14. Trans FAT • BAD FAT- STAY AWAY • Formed by Hydrogenation- causes Vegetable oil to harden • Stick Margarine • Snack Foods • Packaged baked goods • Cookies • Crackers • RAISES YOUR TOTAL BLOOD CHOLESTROL • Cholesterol- a waxy, fatlike substance. Can cause buildup in your arteries.

  15. Chapter 10: Lesson 2 page 265 Questions and Answers 1-3

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