Transcript Nutrition PowerPoint

Nutrition
Why Do We Eat?
Hunger
Nutritional reasons (health,
energy)
Emotional reasons
How Do We Choose
What We Eat??
 Diet (calories, fat, etc.)
 Financial reasons (coupons)
 Religion
 Traditions
 Culture
How Do We Choose
What We Eat??
 Taste/Appearance/Smell/Texture
 Convenience (easy to make)
 Availability (seasonal foods)
 Weather (hot vs. cold foods)
 Cravings
How Do We Choose
What We Eat??
 Allergies/Medical reasons
 Cooking Talent
 Advertising
 Time of day
 Manners (date)
Nutrients
A nutrient is a compound
in food that the body
requires for proper
growth, maintenance, and
functioning
Nutrients
 6 Types of Nutrients:
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Carbohydrates
Fat
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Nutrients and Energy
 Nutrients provide
energy for the body
because they contain
CALORIES.

Calorie: a unit used to
measure energy in food
Nutrients and Energy
Carbohydrates (4 cal/g)
Fat (9 cal/g)
Protein (4 cal/g)
-Example: 31 g. carbs.; 6 g.
fat; 8 g. protein =
How many calories??
Carbohydrates
 Body’s preferred source of
energy
 55-60% of days caloric intake
 Focus on complex rather than
simple (sugars)
 Look for whole grain options
Sugar
Quiz
 http://action.ewg.org/p/salsa/web/common/pu
blic/content?content_item_KEY=8784
Video
 http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-sugar-affectsthe-brain-nicole-avena
Fiber
 Maintains health of the digestive
system
 At least 25 grams per day is ideal
 Fiber binds with cholesterol and
carries it out of the body – reduces
risk of Heart Disease
Fats
 FATS:
1. Provide energy
2. Insulate the body
3. Protect against injury (cushion)
 No more than 30% of daily caloric
intake
Protein
 Made up of building blocks called –
Amino Acids
 Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, nuts,
milk, and beans are all great sources
 10-15% of day’s caloric intake
Water
 Most vital nutrient
 60% of total body weight
 Carries nutrients to your cells and
removes wastes
 Consume 6-8 glasses/day
(48-64 oz.)
Six Rules of Good Nutrition
6- Never Skip Breakfast
5- Snack With Purpose
4- Beware of Portion
Distortion
3- Drink Responsibly
2- Eat More Whole Foods;
Fewer “Science
Experiments”
1- Set The Table