Transcript Chapter 4 Lesson 2

6 major nutrients
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Carbohydrates
Proteins
Vitamins
Fats
Minerals
Water
6 major nutrients
1. Carbohydrates – starches and sugars that
provide the body with most of its energy
2 types of carbohydrates
- simple – fruits, milk, honey, table sugar
- complex – (Starches) breads, pasta, rice,
potatoes, corn
Body breaks starch down and converts to sugar
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• 2. Proteins – essential nutrients uses to repair
body cells and tissues
• 2 types –
• Complete
• Incomplete
– Complete – contain all 9 essential amino acids
– Found in foods such as – milk, eggs, and fish
– come from animals
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• Incomplete proteins– Found in foods like
dry beans (legumes)and grains
– From plants
– Do not contain all 9 essential amino acids
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• 3. Vitamins – substances that help to
regulate the body’s functions
• 2 types
• Water soluble – C, and many B vitamins
– Dissolve in water, must be replaced every day
Fat Soluble – Vitamins A,D,E,K
- Body stores vitamins in fat until needed
- Get from fruits and vegetables
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• 4. Minerals – substances that strengthen
the muscles, bones and teeth; enrich the
blood; and keep the heart and their organs
operating properly
• Calcium –
• Fluoride –
• Iron –
• Potassium, sodium, chloride
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• 5. Fats – Sources of energy that also
perform other functions, such as vitamin
storage and body insulation
• Fat keeps skin healthy
• Food energy that is not used is stored as
fat
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• Water – is essential to survival
• Makes up to 75% of your total body weight
• Water helps break down food, carries
nutrients throughout the body
• Removes wastes from the body and keeps
the body at a comfortable temperature
Manage your weight through
exercise
• Try to get at least 30 minutes of moderate
exercise at least 5 day a week
Eat Plenty of Grains, Vegetables
and Fruits
• Foods in the 3 bottom of the pyramid
provide energy as well as vitamins and
minerals to be healthy
• FIBER – part of grains, fruits, and
vegetables that the body cannot break
down
Cut down on the fats
• 30% or less of your total calories should
be fat
Avoid too much sugar
Read Food Labels
• See overhead Michigan Model
Watch the sodium and salt