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Nutrition

Nutrition. Nutrition is eating foods the body needs to grow, develop, and work properly. Family Convenience Habit Heritage or tradition Availability. Personal preference Economy Nutritional value Advertising Social pressure. Factors that influence what we eat:. Diet.

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition

  2. Nutrition is eating foods the body needs to grow, develop, and work properly.

  3. Family Convenience Habit Heritage or tradition Availability Personal preference Economy Nutritional value Advertising Social pressure Factors that influence what we eat:

  4. Diet • The food or drink we regularly choose to consume

  5. Nutrients • Nutrients are a group of substances found in the food we eat. • They are needed by the body to grow, operate, and to carry on life processes.

  6. The Six Essential Nutrients

  7. Carbohydrates • The body’s main energy source. • Complex • Simple

  8. Proteins • Needed to build, repair, and maintain body cells and tissues

  9. Fats • Insulates the body • Provides stored energy • Cushions body organs

  10. Vitamins • Controls body functions • Helps immune system • Helps the body to grow

  11. Minerals • Needed for healthy bones, teeth, and blood

  12. Water • The most common nutrient • 60% of your body is water • Carries nutrients through the body • Helps digestion • Keeps the body from overheating • Lubricates the body joints • Removes waste from the body

  13. The Food Guide Pyramid • Divides foods into 6 groups based on their nutrient content • Fruits • Milk and dairy • Extras • Breads and Grains • Meats and Beans • Vegetables

  14. The 7 Dietary Guidelines • Eat a variety of foods • Balance the food you eat with physical activity: maintain or improve your weight

  15. The 7 Dietary Guidelines • Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol

  16. The 7 Dietary Guidelines • Choose a diet moderate in sugars • Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium • Adolescents should not drink alcoholic beverages

  17. Nutrition Labels • Reading nutrition labels helps you to choose more healthful foods. • Contain information about what nutrients are supplied by a food

  18. Remember: • You are what you eat.

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