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Nutrition: Understanding Your Daily Food Plan

Learn about nutrition, diet, and the six essential nutrients. Discover how to satisfy hunger and create a well-balanced daily food plan. Use ChooseMyPlate.gov for guidance.

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Nutrition: Understanding Your Daily Food Plan

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  1. Nutrition

  2. Words to Know! NUTRITION - is the science that studies how body makes use of food. DIET - is everything you eat and drink. NUTRIENTS - are the substances in food.

  3. The Process of Satisfying Hunger • You need energy • You feel hungry • You eat to get rid of hunger • You feel satisfied • You need more energy • The cycle repeats again

  4. Six Nutrients • Carbohydrates- should be the body’s main source of energy. • Protein- used to build body cells and tissue • Fat- source of energy and helps protect nerve endings

  5. Six Nutrients Continued • Minerals- elements found in food that are necessary for good health. • Vitamins- organic compounds that control several body functions. • Water- helps transport the nutrients from food and get rid of waste.

  6. Nutrition • Digestion- the process of breaking down food into a form the body can use. • Fiber-found in certain foods. Helps with digestion • Calorie- the amount of energy from food • Dietary Guidelines- suggestion on how people should eat. • MyPyramind- food guidance system

  7. Fruit

  8. Vegetables

  9. Make Half your servings whole grains

  10. *These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs.

  11. How Much Should You Eat? It depends on three factors: • Gender • Activity level • Age

  12. YOUR TASK • FILL OUT YOUR DAILY FOOD PLAN WORK SHEET • MAKE THIS WORK SHEET WHAT YOU WILL EAT TOMORROW IN ORDER TO EAT HEALTHY AND A WELL BALANCED DIET • USE WWW.CHOOSEMYPLATE.GOV FOR HELP ON WHAT PORTIONS AND WHAT FOODS TO CONSUME

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