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Nutrition

This article discusses the importance of nutrition, including the influences on eating habits, early childhood, ethnic background, convenience, personal preferences, family customs, economics, and advertising. It also explains the essential nutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, water, fiber, and the harmful effects of caffeine. Additionally, it categorizes food groups, highlighting their nutritional benefits and provides examples of each group.

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition

  2. Nutrition Eating proper food for growth and development (until the age of 18)

  3. Appetite The desire to eat

  4. Influences on Eating Habits Early childhood Ethnic Background Convenience Personal Preferences Family Customs Economics Advertising

  5. Nutrients Substances obtained from food that the body needs

  6. Carbohydrates Starches and sugars, provide energy Ex. Potato, bread, pasta, sugar, cereal, grains (wheat, corn, rice)

  7. Fats Provide insulation and protect vital organs also a source of stored energy

  8. Fats Examples • Cholesterol- Fatty, waxlike substance that sticks to the walls of blood vessels From grease, fried foods, red meat, eggs and cheeses To lower cholesterol-less red meat (more chicken and fish) less eggs and cheeses, more fruit

  9. Protein Vital part of every cell and muscle Ex. Meat, milk, nuts, dried beans, peanut butter and eggs

  10. Vitamins and Minerals Compounds necessary for growth Ex.-Fruits and vegetables, A, B6, C, D, Zinc…

  11. Water Need six to eight glasses EVERY day (not carbonated) Body weight in half in ounces

  12. Fiber Helps move food through digestive tract, found in wheat and roughage

  13. Caffeine Stimulant, found in coffee, tea, cokes-ADDICTIVE

  14. FOOD GROUPS

  15. MILK Protein and Calcium Ex.-Milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, any milk product

  16. Meats Protein and Iron Ex.-Beef, pork, chicken, fish, eggs, dried beans and nuts

  17. Fruits and Vegetables Vitamins and minerals, Fiber Ex.-……fruits and vegetables, big suprise

  18. Bread and Cereals Starch, iron and fiber Ex.-Grains (wheat, corn, rice), pasta, whole corn

  19. No Value/Other High calorie items, no nutritional value Ex.-snacks, chips, sugar, candy, soft drinks

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