You Are What You

Eat!!

Eating Healthy,

Eating Well

The 6 Nutrients

Food for Life

• Food, water, & air are life’s basic needs.

• The center for hunger is located in the brain’s hypothalamus.

• In addition to physical needs, eating is also a social experience.

• Many fat people use food for emotional relief.

Hypothalamus

Nutrition• Good nutrition is one of the main

factors in good health.• Nutrition: the foods that the body

needs to grow, develop, and work properly.

• Diet: everything that you eat and drink during the day.

• Calories are measurement of energy in food.

The Six Types of Nutrients • Carbohydrates

• Proteins• Lipids or fats• Vitamins• Minerals• Water

Carbohydrates• Carbohydrates are the starches & sugars

that provide our body with most of its energy.

• Carbohydrates come in 2 forms: • Simple & Complex

• Simple carbohydrates are sugars which are found in fruits(fructose), milk(lactose), & simple sugar(glucose).

Carbohydrates• Complex carbohydrates are starches

that are found in bread, cereal, pasta & vegetables. (good source of fiber)

• 1 gram of carbohydrate has 4 Calories.

• 60% of our daily Calories should come from carbohydrates.

Proteins • Proteins are needed to build, repair,

and maintain body cells and tissues.• Consuming proteins is crucial during

childhood & teenage years.• Proteins can also be used for energy.

Proteins • 1 gram of protein provides 4

Calories.• The building blocks of proteins are

called amino acids. • Animal products & vegetables

together can provide all the necessary proteins.

Lipids • Lipids are source of energy and are

essential for body functions.• Some vitamins can only be absorbed

with presence of lipids.• Lipids play important role in production

of sex hormones.• Layer of fat under the skin keeps us

warm.• Lipids surround the internal organs for

cushion and protection against injuries.• One gram of fat has 9 Calories.

Lipids • Excess fat is stored in body as extra weight.• Lipids are found in milk, butter, egg,

cheese, meat and nuts.• Lipids are either saturated or unsaturated.• Saturated fats can turn to cholesterol in

body & are solid in room temperature.• Lipids that come from plants do not contain

cholesterol.• Unsaturated fats are liquid at room

temperature & are called oils.• Not more than 20% of daily calories should

come from fat.

Vitamins

• Vitamins are substances needed by body in small quantities. They regulate many body functions.

• Vitamins don’t have any calories.• Vitamins are carried in body by either

water or lipids.• Fat-soluble vitamins are A, D, E, & K.• Vitamin supplements are recommended

for people who do not eat enough fruits and vegetables.

Minerals

• Minerals are elements needed in small quantity. They help regulate & maintain many body functions.

• Minerals are found in most food items.

• Examples of minerals are calcium, iron, fluoride, iodine, …

• Minerals don’t have any calories.

Water • Water is the most common nutrient that

we consume.• Almost 60% of our body weight is water.• Water carries other nutrients in the

body.• Water also helps digestion and waste

elimination.• We need at least 6 glasses of water per

day.

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