importance of good nutrition powerpoint
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Importance of Good Nutrition
• Growth
• Appearance
• Maintenance/Health
• Energy 3
SIX NUTRIENT CLASSES
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water
Healthy Balance of Nutrients
30%
55%
15%
ProteinFat
Carbohydrates
PROTEINS
Complete Proteins
Animal
SOURCES
meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese,
Incomplete Proteins
Plant
SOURCES
legumes (dried beans & peas), seeds, nuts
PROTEINS
FUNCTIONS:
Build, repair, and maintain body tissues.
Can provide some energy
CARBOHYDRATES
SUGARSOURCES
•Candy/soda
desserts
STARCH
SOURCES•Bread/cereal/
rice/pasta/
potatoes
FIBER
SOURCES•All fruits/
vegetables &
grains
CARBOHYDRATES
FUNCTIONS:
Energy ( SUGAR and STARCH)
Adds Bulk for elimination (FIBER)
FATS
SOURCE
SATURATED
(ANIMAL – SOLID)Dairy foods/red
meat/eggs/fried foods
SOURCE
UNSATURATED
(PLANT – OIL)Oils
FATS
FUNCTIONS:
Energy
Insulation
VITAMINS
A
B
C
D
SOURCES
•Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats
VITAMINS
FUNCTIONS:
Regulate processes in the body (heartbeat, breathing, digestion,etc.)
MINERALS
CALCIUM
SOURCES• Vegetables/fruits/
dairy foods/
IRON
SOURCES• Vegetables/fruits/
dairy foods/grains/
meats/
MINERALS
FUNCTIONS:
Regulate processes in the body.
(become part of the body)
WATER
FOOD SOURCES
• All foods
FUNCTIONS:Aids chemical
reactions, controls body temperature, transport nutrients
3 MAIN FUNCTIONS OF NUTRIENTS
1) Build & repair tissue
(Proteins)
2) Provide heat & energy
(carbohydrates & fats)
3) Regulate body processes
(vitamins, minerals, water)