Introduction to nutrition

Open Ended

When you hear the word "Nutrition" what does it mean to you? What importance does nutrition play in your life? (At least two sentences)

Nutrition

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Def;

Nutrients: substances in foods that your body needs
to grow, have energy, and stay healthy.

Six main types of nutrients

Carbohydrates

Starches and sugars found in foods

This is our main energy source, but when it is not used right away
will be stored as body fat.

Can be simple (broken down fast) or complex (broken down over hours)

Which type do you think is better you you?

Multiple Choice

Which type of carbohydrate will give you energy for several hours

• Simple carbs

• Complex carbs

• Protein

Carbs also are often high in Fiber

Def: complex carbs that the body

cannot break down.

If you can not break fiber down, why

Do you need it?

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Keeps your gut healthy.

Proteins

Def: nutrient group used to build and repair cells. Made up of amino
acids.

Some protein sources are complete while others are incomplete.

Complete: Food source that contains all amino acids to make protein.
Mostly found in meat, fish, dairy, eggs

Incomplete: most plant based foods. The exception being soy, beans,
and rice.

Proteins continued (teen requirement between 46-52 grams)

Fats

Def; nutrients that promote normal growth, give energy, and keep
your skin healthy.

Fats help build and maintain cell membranes (which protect cells)

They help store some vitamins (A D E K)

Two main types Saturated and Unsaturated

Fats continued

Saturated: Solid at room temperature. Too much can raise the chance of heart
disease

Unsaturated: Liquid at room temperature. Eating more can lower the chance of
heart disease.

Match

Match the following statements to make them true

• Saturated fats

• Unsaturated fats

• Found mostly in plants

• Found mostly in animal based foods

Solid at room temperature

Liquid at room temperature

Unsaturated fats

Saturated fats

• Solid at room temperature

• Liquid at room temperature

• Unsaturated fats

• Saturated fats

Vitamins

Def: Compounds that help to regulate body processes.

Can be either fat or water soluble.

Soluble: able to be dissolved.

Fat soluble (A D E K) Water soluble (B C)

Vitamins Can be used to (Pick 3)

- Strengthen bones / bone growth - Improve vision

- Strengthen immune system - DNA repair

- Produce energy - Speed up metabolism

- Hormone production - Assist in blood coagulation

- Lower risk of blood clots

- Help skin cell growth

- Break down fats and proteins - Create new cells

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Vitamin B and C are ​

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vitamins,

A,D,E,K are all ​

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vitamins

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water soluble

fat soluble

Simple

Complex

Saturated

Unsaturated

Minerals

Help regulate many body processes

Jobs of minerals

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Form healthy bones and teeth

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Keep blood healthy

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Keeps heart and other organs working properly

Water

Water is essential to every body function

Such as ;

●Carries nutrients to cells

●Regulates your temperature (sweat)

●Helps digestion

●Removes wastes