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Six Essential Nutrients

Six Essential Nutrients. What is Nutrition?. The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health. Variables which affect nutrient needs:. 1. Age 2. Gender 3. Activity level 4. Climate 5. Health. So what is a nutrient?.

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Six Essential Nutrients

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  1. Six Essential Nutrients

  2. What is Nutrition? • The process of taking in food and using it for energy, growth, and good health

  3. Variables which affect nutrient needs: 1. Age 2. Gender 3. Activity level 4. Climate 5. Health

  4. So what is a nutrient? • Substances that are important for the body’s growth and maintenance. • Nutrients are found in the food we eat. • We need to eat a variety of foods because one food does not have all the nutrients. • There are 6 essential nutrients

  5. Carbohydrates • The body’s main source of energy. • Two types: simple (sugars) & complex (starches) • Simple: Crash & Burn Effect—comes from sugars—candy, soda, doughnuts • Complex: Long term energy---comes from foods like pasta, bread, starchy vegetables like peas & potatoes

  6. Carbohydrates Continued Fiber is a special type of carbohydrate. Comes from plant sources only-- such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains Cannot be digested but aids in digestion by helping to eliminate waste products from the body.

  7. Fats • Used by the body to store energy. • But have twice as many calories as carbohydrates. • Fats store energy & form cell membranes • Insulated body & Protect organs • Fats are solid at room temperature & Liquids are referred to as oils. • Types of fat include: saturated, unsaturated, trans-fat and cholesterol • Omega’s are good fats

  8. Proteins • Building blocks for the body for growth and repair. • Your skin, hair, blood, muscles and vital organs are made of proteins. • Made up of amino acids. • Protein sources: Plant (incomplete) & Animal (complete) • Plant sources: Beans, Soy, Lentils • Animals sources: Beef, Pork, Fish, Eggs, Cheese, Poultry

  9. Vitamins • Are substances needed in small amounts to help regulate body functions. • They help your body use other nutrients, store and use energy and fight infection. • Examples include vitamin A, B, C, D, E & K • Most come from fruits, veggies, & dairy. • Some vitamins are stored in your body. • Nutrition Facts label includes Vitamins A & C

  10. Minerals • Main function is to control important chemical reactions in the body. • Needed in small amounts to help keep bones strong, teeth healthy, blood healthy. • Your body needs 17 minerals daily • Come from earth’s crust—examples are iron, calcium, and iodine (iron & calcium are included on nutrition facts label) • Sources—milk, salt, spinach, fruits & vegetables

  11. Water • Necessary for survival • Water keeps us hydrated • Water helps move foods and nutrients through our bodies; aids in digestion • Need approximately 64 oz. daily. • Sources: fruits, vegetables, soups, juices, & dairy products.

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