Transcript Nutrition Review

NUTRITION REVIEW
Nutrient
• Substance in food that your body needs for energy, proper
growth, body maintenance, and functioning
Glucose
• A simple sugar that the body uses for energy
Fiber
• Subclass of carbohydrates that aids in digestion
Incomplete proteins
• Protein that lacks 1 or more essential amino acid
Fats
• Lipids that can be stored in the body as triglycerides
Vitamin
• Micronutrient that helps control body processes and helps
the body release energy to do work
Carbohydrates
• Starches and sugars found in food
Amino acids
• Building blocks of proteins
Saturated fatty acids
• Fats that come mainly from animal fats, including butter
and lard
Unsaturated fatty acids
• Fats that come mainly from plant sources, usually liquid at
room temperature
HDL
• Type of cholesterol that picks up excess cholesterol and
returns it to the liver
LDL
• Low-density lipoprotein that carries cholesterol from liver
to areas of body where it is needed
• Excess LDL can build up on insides of arteries
What food group should make up the
highest percentage of your diet?
• Grains (Carbohydrates)
What is a complete protein?
• One that contains all 9 essential amino acids
Which type of vitamin is stored in your
body and does not have to be replaced on
a daily bases?
• Fat-soluble vitamins
Low potassium levels can lead to….
• Muscle cramps
How much fats, oils and sweets should be
consumed daily?
• Sparingly amounts
Which type of foods should you consume
after strenuous exercise?
• Carbs – pasta, grains
Difference between appetite and hunger
• Appetite = psychological craving
• Hunger = physical drive to prevent starvation
Too much LDL cholesterol in blood?
• Accumulates inside arteries increasing risk of heart
disease and stroke
Nutrition facts panel
• Thumbnail analysis of serving size and nutrients
contained within the food
3 components that make a nutritional
eating plan
• Variety
• Moderation
• Balance
Why is breakfast important?
• Replenishes energy lost while you were sleeping
Total fat % of daily caloric intake
• No more than 30%
antioxidants
• Protects body from cell damage
Electrical charges in electrolytes
• Help maintain normal heart rhythm
Daily water consumption
• 64 ounces or 8 cups
Pre-game meal food group?
• Grains – carbs , pastas
Factors influencing food choices
• Culture
• Television
• Cost of food
Food group that helps to build, maintain,
and repair body tissues
• proteins
Fiber rich foods…
• Whole wheat bread
Benefits of healthful snacking
• Provide energy
• Provide nutrients not consumed during meals
micronutrients
• Vitamins and minerals needed in tiny amounts
minerals
• Substances that the body cannot manufacture but are
needed for good health