Nutrition

Diet

• The food and drink that we regularly choose to consume.

Nutrition

• Eating foods that your body needs to grow, develop, and/or work properly.

Nutrients

• The substances in foods that your body needs to grow.

The 6 Major Nutrients:

• Carbohydrates• Fats• Protein• Vitamins• Minerals• Water

Carbohydrates

• The starches and sugars that provide the body with most of its energy.

• There are 2 types: Simple and Complex• Simple Carbs: in fruit, sugar, and milk• Complex: in starchy foods and veggies• Purpose?- They provide fiber and help with

digestion• 55% of our calories should come from carbs

Fats• Are a source of energy and are essential for

vital body functions• Purpose?- they insulate the body, cushion

body organs, promote healthy skin and normal growth.

• Found in butter/margarine, whole milk, egg yolks, cheese, and salad dressings

• Saturated Fats vs. Unsaturated Fats– Solid vs liquid

Protein

• Build, maintain, and repair body cells and tissues (mainly muscles)

• Found in- meat, fish, eggs, nuts, cheese, and dry beans

• Made up of amino acids (the building blocks of proteins)

• Complete Proteins vs. Incomplete Proteins-have all amino acids vs. lack at least 1

essential amino acid

Vitamins

• Substances needed in small quantities that help regulate body functions.

• 2 groups: Water Soluble vs. Fat Soluble• Water Soluble can’t be stored in the body-

need to be eaten daily• Fat Soluble can be stored in the body until

needed• Found in: veggies, fruits, whole grain breads,

and fortified milk

Minerals

• Elements needed in small quantities for sturdy bones and teeth, healthy blood, and regulation of daily elimination

• Found in: whole grains, fruits, peas, spinach, raisins, and milk

Water• The most common nutrient• Makes up about 60% of the body• Functions?- carries nutrients through the

body (Water Slide), helps digestion, removes waste from the body, lubricates joints, keeps the body from overheating

Goal?

• Eating a balanced diet • (the appropriate amount of each nutrient on a

daily basis)

RDA• RDA (Recommended Dietary Allowances)

-guidelines for the amounts of vitamins, minerals, protein, etc. you should get from the food you eat.

• DAILY VALUE: daily % of what you should have each day

% of Daily Values for nutrients listed on food labels (nutrition labels).

http://www.dietfacts.com/fastfood.asp

• McDonalds BIG MAC

Wendy’s Frosty (Large)

Taco Bell:Beef Soft Taco

POP TART ACTIVITY

• Serving Size (don’t be tricked)• Daily Values (fat, cholesterol, etc.)• Fiber, Sugar, etc.