AIM: What NUTRIENTS do our bodies need to function properly?

1. AIM: What NUTRIENTS do our bodies need to function properly?

2. What is the difference between Organic and inorganic substances? • Organic substances contain two key elements: Carbon (C) and Hydrogen (H). • Must contain both carbon and hydrogen in order to be considered organic. • Important organic compounds include: • Carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.

3. What is the difference between organic and inorganic substances? • Inorganic substances DO NOT contain BOTH carbon and hydrogen. • Can contain EITHER carbon OR hydrogen but not both. • Important Inorganic substances include: • Water, Vitamins and Minerals.

4. What are the six main nutrients? • Carbohydrates • Proteins • Fats • Water • Vitamins • Minerals

5. 1. Carbohydrates Function – body’s #1 source of energy Building blocks – glucose (C6H12O6) Food sources – bread, pasta, fruit, grain, vegetables

6. 2. Proteins Function– build and maintain body tissue Building blocks – amino acids Food sources – meats, dairy, beans, nuts

7. 3. Fats Function – #2 source of energy – provide warmth, make cell membranes Building blocks – fatty acids & glycerol Food sources- oils, meats

8. What are saturated and unsaturated fats? • Saturated fats are solid at room temperature. • Unsaturated fats are liquid at room temperature.

9. What is cholesterol? • A type of fat which can line arteries and cause blockages in the blood vessels.

10. 4. Water • Makes up 70% of the body, dissolve nutrients and carry materials in the blood

11. 5. Vitamins • Aid in proper body functions

12. 6. Minerals • aid in body functioning and proper growth and development of bones and teeth

13. How Can I Remember all My Nutrients? • It’s Simple… Just remember this… • Please Wash My Very Filthy Car.

14. What is a deficiency disease? -Disease caused by the lack of a vitamin or mineral How can you prevent a deficiency disease? - Eat a well balanced diet

15. What are the deficiency diseases? See Chart…….