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Chapter 10 Nutrition for Health. Lesson 1 The Importance of Nutrition. Click for:. >> Main Menu. >> Chapter 10 Assessment. Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>. Substances in food that your body needs. nutrients.
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Chapter 10 Nutritionfor Health Lesson 1 The Importance of Nutrition Click for: >> Main Menu >> Chapter 10 Assessment Teacher’s notes are available in the notes section of this presentation. Next >>
Substances in food that your body needs • nutrients The study of nutrients and how the body uses them • nutrition The psychological desire for food • appetite The body’s physical need for food • hunger
In this lesson, you will learn to • explainwhy the body needs nutrients. • identifyfactors that influence which foods you choose. • describehow emotions can affect your food choices.
Making Inferences Look at the headings, figures, and captions in this lesson. Based on words and images you see, what do you think you will learn in this lesson? Headings in this Lesson • The Role of Food • Food, Nutrients, and Nutrition • What Influences Your Food Choices? • Appetite and Hunger • Food and Emotions • Meeting Nutrient Needs
The Role of Food Your relationship to food affects all three sides of your health triangle. Choosing healthy foods is a positive behavior that can help you prevent certain health problems.
Food, Nutrients, and Nutrition Your body depends on nutrients in food to function properly throughout the day. nutrients Substances in food that your body needs
Food, Nutrients, and Nutrition Nutrients Helps the body build new tissue Helps the body repair damaged cells Helps the body produce energy
Food, Nutrients, and Nutrition The energy in food is measured in units called calories. Chocolate High in calories Low in nutrients Low in calories Fruit High in nutrients
Food, Nutrients, and Nutrition Two Kinds of Nutrients Nutrients thatprovide energy Nutrients that help the body run smoothly Proteins Vitamins Carbohydrates Minerals Fats Water
Food, Nutrients, and Nutrition Learning about nutrition is the best way to learn about which nutrients your body needs the most. nutrition The study of nutrients and how the body uses them
What Influences Your Food Choices? Peer Pressure Family and Culture Availability Advertising Convenience Knowledge of Nutrition
Appetite and Hunger Appetite is another factor that influences what you choose to eat. appetite The psychological desire for food Psychological desires for food are often connected to memories and feelings.
Appetite and Hunger It is important to know the difference between appetite and hunger. hunger The body’s physical need for food Knowing the difference between appetite and hunger will help you make healthy choices.
Food and Emotions Emotions influence your food choices because food can bring up feelings connected to past experiences. A craving for food can be especially strong when people feel sad, lonely, or discouraged.
Meeting Nutrient Needs The amount of nutrients a body needs depends upon the person’s age, gender, general health, and level of activity. When you do not get enough of a particular nutrient, you could have nutrient deficiency, a shortage of a nutrient.
Meeting Nutrient Needs • Calcium builds strong bones and teeth. • A shortage of calcium can affect the strength of your bones as you get older. • Iron helps your body make enough red blood cells as you grow. • A shortage or iron can lead to a blood disease called anemia.
Meeting Nutrient Needs Although most people in the United States get plenty of food, they do not get the nutrients they need. Eating low-nutrient, high-fat foods, along with overeating, can lead to long-term health problems such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Lesson 1 Review What I Learned VocabularyDefine appetite, and explain how it can affect which foods you choose to eat.
Lesson 1 Review What I Learned RecallWhat do nutrients do for your body?
Lesson 1 Review What I Learned DescribeWhat role do emotions play in your food choices?
Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically ApplyWhich factors do you think influence a teen’s food choices the most? Explain your answer.
Lesson 1 Review Thinking Critically AnalyzeHow is it possible to have plenty of food and yet be poorly nourished?
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