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Chapter 6. Nutrition and Weight Management. Six Classes of Nutrients. Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water. A Healthy Diet. Eat a variety of foods Eat in moderation. Carbohydrates. Glucose Glycogen Complex Carbohydrates. Protein. Amino acids.
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Chapter 6 Nutrition and Weight Management
Six Classes of Nutrients • Carbohydrates • Fats • Proteins • Vitamins • Minerals • Water
A Healthy Diet • Eat a variety of foods • Eat in moderation
Carbohydrates • Glucose • Glycogen • Complex Carbohydrates
Protein • Amino acids
Fats (lipids) and Cholesterol • Saturated • Unsaturated
Dietary Fiber • Dietary fiber • Reduces blood cholesterol level • Can prevent constipation and other colon disorders • Fiber should not be a part of the pre-exercise meal as the colon can get very active during sports activity
Vitamins • Water-soluble • Fat-soluble
Minerals • Examples: • Calcium phosphorus • Magnesium • Sodium • Chloride • Iron • Zinc • etc.
Water • Essential to life • Dehydration • Impairs athletic performance and increases the risk of heat-related illness
U.S. Department of Agriculture’sDietary Guidelines for Americans • Eat a variety of foods • Healthiest method of maintaining a healthy body weight • Balance calories consumed to amount of calories burned through daily activities
U.S. Department of Agriculture’sDietary Guidelines for Americans • Physical activity is vital for both weight control and good health • Choose a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol • Choose a diet moderate in sugar and sodium