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Nutrition 101

Nutrition 101. Are your food choices making the grade?. ~ You are What you Eat ~. Nutrition is the study of how our body uses the food we eat to maintain our health. “It’s good to Eat When You are Hungry” BREAK FAST. Hunger v. Appetite. They are the same thing right?. Hunger.

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Nutrition 101

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  1. Nutrition 101 Are your food choices making the grade? www.spaladytotherescue.com

  2. ~ You are What you Eat ~ • Nutrition is the study of how our body uses the food we eat to maintain our health. www.spaladytotherescue.com

  3. “It’s good to Eat When You are Hungry” BREAK FAST www.spaladytotherescue.com

  4. Hunger v. Appetite • They are the same thing right? www.spaladytotherescue.com

  5. Hunger Hunger is a physiological need for food. www.spaladytotherescue.com

  6. Appetite Appetite is the psychological desire for food www.spaladytotherescue.com

  7. Diet • A diet is a pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and when a person eats. www.spaladytotherescue.com

  8. Ask the Right questions Why? www.spaladytotherescue.com

  9. Reasons Why we eat • It (food) was there • Social (family, holiday, outing) • Emotions (anger, sadness, happiness) • Someone Else • Nervousness • Stress www.spaladytotherescue.com

  10. Factors that affect food choices • Personal preference • Convenience • Cost • Cultural • Social • Religious • Availability/Variety www.spaladytotherescue.com

  11. Body Image • Body Image is the way you feel about and perceive your body www.spaladytotherescue.com

  12. Eating Disorders • A disease that involves an unhealthy concern with one’s body weight and shape. • Anorexia Nervosa • Self-starvation • Extreme weight loss • Bulimia Nervosa • Binge & Purge • Binge-eating Disorder • Bingeing www.spaladytotherescue.com

  13. The latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older are obese. • An estimated 119 million Americans, or 64.5 percent, of adults are either overweight or obese. Centers for Disease Control www.spaladytotherescue.com

  14. Obesity • Obesity is a condition characterized by a large percentage of body fat • High cholesterol • High Blood Pressure • Heart disease • Diabetes • Stroke • Cancer (certain forms) www.spaladytotherescue.com

  15. Top 10 Leading Causes of Death Top 6 leading causes of death all associated with obesity • Heart Disease • Cancer • Stroke • Chronic lower respiratory diseases • Diabetes • Accidents (unintentional injuries) www.spaladytotherescue.com National Center for Health Statistics

  16. InfamousFreshman 15 www.spaladytotherescue.com

  17. Dietary Guidelines • Guide for healthy eating for Americans age 2 and up USDA & DHHS www.spaladytotherescue.com

  18. Moderation • Moderation • Moderation • Moderation www.spaladytotherescue.com

  19. What’s a Calorie? • Unit of measurement for energy • 3 of the 6 nutrients provide us with energy • Carbohydrate – 1 g = 4 calories • Protein – 1 g = 4 calories • Fat – 1 g = 9 calories www.spaladytotherescue.com

  20. Nutrition Facts www.spaladytotherescue.com

  21. The Skinny on Fat • Fat gives us twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and protein • Quality v. Quantity www.spaladytotherescue.com

  22. Serving Size • Not a portion, which is the amount of food a person wants to eat; In essence whatever amount you put on your plate • A serving size is the amount of food considered healthy for an average adult • Need v. Want www.spaladytotherescue.com

  23. Portion Distortion www.spaladytotherescue.com

  24. Carb Count • Carbohydrates are vital for our diet • One of the six essential nutrients • Source of energy for the body • Similar to gas for the car, our body will not function without carbohydrates. www.spaladytotherescue.com

  25. Low Carb / No Carb “Diets” www.spaladytotherescue.com

  26. Baked Potato www.spaladytotherescue.com

  27. “Loaded” Baked Potato www.spaladytotherescue.com

  28. Load of Calories • Butter • Sour cream • Cheese • Bacon • Ranch www.spaladytotherescue.com

  29. 5 A Day www.spaladytotherescue.com

  30. Add Color to your plate www.spaladytotherescue.com

  31. Out with the old… Food Guide Pyramid www.spaladytotherescue.com

  32. In with the new… United States Department of Agriculture www.spaladytotherescue.com

  33. Let’s get physical • Partnership • Pedometer • Compare yourself to Yourself www.spaladytotherescue.com

  34. Think outside the Box… www.spaladytotherescue.com

  35. Bag… www.spaladytotherescue.com

  36. Can www.spaladytotherescue.com

  37. Homework • “Diet” Analysis • “SuperSize Me for a Week” caloric calculations • Visit mypyramid.gov www.spaladytotherescue.com

  38. Evaluation • One thing you learned from the presentation • A question that the presentation evoked • Something you will do as a result of today’s presentation • Additional comments www.spaladytotherescue.com

  39. Nutrition 101 Are your food choices making the grade? Thank you for your time. I have enjoyed meeting with you today. Charlotte R. Williams, MAEd, CHES charlotte@consultant.com “Providing timely solutions for Community Health needs” www.spaladytotherescue.com

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