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WHY WE EAT Essential Nutrient Notes

WHY WE EAT Essential Nutrient Notes. REASONS WHY WE EAT... A. Physical well being B. Energy C. Body functions D. Hunger E. Growth of cells and

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WHY WE EATEssential Nutrient Notes

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REASONS WHY WE EAT. . . A. Physical well being B. Energy C. Body functions D. Hunger E. Growth of cells and tissues

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NUTRIENTS There are nutrients

Each nutrient plays a specific role in the body. Together they supply energy, provide materials for growth and maintenance and control body functions.

Nutrients that do similar things are grouped together. The six classes of nutrients are:

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CARBOHYDRATES

• Simple (sugar)• Complex (starch)

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CARBOHYDRATES 4 calories per gram Provides energy “GO” Half of your grains should be whole

grains

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Fats

9 calories per gram

Concentrated “GO”

Cut back on trans fats and saturated fats

Animal fats contain a fat like substance called Cholesterol

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Fats

Solid fatsSaturated

Liquid oilsUnsaturated (poly, mono)

•Trans fats

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Protein

4 calories per gram Provides the “grow” Builds and repairs muscle tissues

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Protein 4 calories per gramComplete

All 9 essential amino acids

Incomplete

lacking 1 or more amino acids

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Water-the Most Essential Nutrient

Drink 8 cups of water a day!!!

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Vitamins

B’s C A D E K Folate, etc., etc. . . .

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Vitamins Provide the “glow”Provide no calories Are in every food group.

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Minerals Provide the “Glow” Provide no calories

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Guides for good eating Since 1916 the U.S. has used different

guides for good eating. They have included:

Recommended Daily Allowances The Basic Four The Food Guide Pyramid My Pyramid and now My Plate

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1942 – 1956 The Basic Seven

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1956-1992Basic Four

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1992 - 2005 food guide

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2005-2010

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2010-

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Effects of our food choices

There is no one perfect food. We need to eat a variety.

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Food effects:How we look, feel, act and grow.

It affects abilities

How we function mentally, socially, physically and emotionally

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Effects of a poor diet Heart disease High blood pressure Obesity Some cancers

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Foods are grouped by the nutrients they are highest in.Match the nutrients with the food groups on MyPlate

Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals