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NUTRITION

NUTRITION. It’s Your Life Science Dan Saunders, C.P.T. Fat- The much-maligned Nutrient. Saturated Unsaturated Mono- Poly- Trans Cholesterol. Trans Fat- The 20 th Century’s Black Death. In the beginning….. Waist not- waist yes!! Read those labels

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NUTRITION

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  1. NUTRITION It’s Your Life Science Dan Saunders, C.P.T.

  2. Fat- The much-maligned Nutrient • Saturated • Unsaturated • Mono- • Poly- • Trans • Cholesterol

  3. Trans Fat- The 20th Century’s Black Death • In the beginning….. • Waist not- waist yes!! • Read those labels • Trans fat consumption is responsible for 30,000+ deaths every year.

  4. Carbohydrates • Chemical make up from: • Carbon • Hydrogen • Oxygen • 2 Main Types of Carbs • Simple • Complex • Starches

  5. The Glycemic Index Scale • Low Index Foods- • Skim milk • Sweet potato • Lentils/kidney beans • Pumpernickel bread • Medium GI Foods • Oatmeal • Whole-wheat bread • Brown Rice • Bananas

  6. The Glycemic Index Scale • High GI Foods • Baked white potato • Rice Krispies • Cheerios • Watermelon • French Fries

  7. Protein • Amino acids: • the body’s building blocks • 22 amino acids • 13 non-essential • 9 essential • Necessary for growth, repair, and recovery.

  8. Protein Sources • Meat, fish, chicken, eggs, milk • Soy, tofu products • Protein shakes such as WHEY.

  9. Vitamins & Minerals • Fat Soluble • A, D, E, K • Stored in bodyfat • Water Soluble • B vitamins, C • Must be consumed daily

  10. Nutrition at it’s Best???

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