Transcript Six Nutrients

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Six
Nutrients
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Words to Know!
NUTRITION - is the science that
studies how body makes use of food.
DIET - is everything you eat and drink.
NUTRIENTS - are the substances in
food.
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The Process of Satisfying Hunger
1.
You need energy
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You feel hungry
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You eat to get rid of hunger
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You feel satisfied
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You need more energy
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The cycle repeats again
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What Food Does for You
It
provides energy for daily activity
It
gives you raw material
Eating
is an enjoyable activity
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Why do we need food?
 Our
bodies need to remove
substances from our food in order
to help our bodies grow, have
energy, and stay healthy….
These substances are called
NUTRIENTS
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Six Essential Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fat
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
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Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy.
(starches and sugars)
Provides energy and nutrients
Two kinds: Simple and Complex
Sources of Carbohydrates:
- Whole wheat breads
- Rice
- Pasta
- Potatoes
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SIMPLE:
COMPLEX:
SUGARS
STARCHES
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Protein
Protein is essential for body growth. (Build hormones!) It also repairs and maintains
body cells.
Amino Acids: 22 amino acids in proteins. They come from the foods we eat.
Complete- animal sources- have all amino acids
Incomplete - plant sources- missing some of them
Sources of Protein:
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Meats
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Eggs
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Fish
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Nuts
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Beans
Types
of
Proteins
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COMPLETE: contain all the essential or necessary amino
acids that our body needs.
INCOMPLETE: is missing one or more of the essential
amino acids that our body needs.
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Vitamins
Vitamins help regulate body functions. They also help fight infection,
grow healthy, prevent disease.
Come from foods--Cannot made by our bodies.
Two groups:
1.Water-soluble
2. Fat –insoluble
Sources of Vitamins: Healthy Foods!
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Fruits
-meat
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Vegetables
-dairy
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Whole grain breads
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Fats
Fats are another source of energy. It protects against temperature
changes, cushions body organs, carries soluble vitamins throughout
the body, promotes healthy skin and normal body growth.
Saturated (bad) and monounsaturated (good) fats
Sources of Fat:
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Butter
- Cheese
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Eggs
- Meat
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of Fat
SATURATED:
usually solid at room
temperature
UNSATURATED:
usually liquid at room
temperature
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Minerals
Minerals- elements needed in small
quantities to help your body work
properly. They also regulate daily
elimination, promote healthy bones and
teeth.
Sources of Minerals:
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Milk
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Meats
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Whole grain cereal
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Fruit
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Veggies
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Water
Water is essential to our body because it
carries nutrients, help digestion, boosts
metabolism, removes waste, lubricates
joints, keeps body from overheating, 70%
of our body is water.
*most common nutrient.
Sources of Water: Water
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Juices
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Milk
- Fruits
-Veggies
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How Much Should You Eat?
It depends on three factors:
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Gender
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Activity level
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Age
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Check for Comprehension!
On the bottom (backside) of your
6 Nutrients worksheet, write a
paragraph (AT LEAST 4-6 sentences)
that explains:
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why we eat
why
each nutrient is essential for a
healthy body
how
each of them benefits the body.