Transcript Nutrition

Nutrient
Chemicals in food that the body
needs to work properly.
MAIN SOURCE OF ENERGY
• Simple carbohydrates- provide quick energy.
• Complex carbohydrates- provide long lasting
energy and stored energy.
Food sources of carbohydrates
• Simple carbohydrate- sugar based.
Examples- soda, candy, baked goods , fruit and
vegetables.
Complex carbohydrates- starch/fiber based.
Examples- Pasta, rice, bread, potatoes, corn, cereal,
fruit and vegetables.
Protein
• Builds and repairs body tissues, cells and
muscles.
• Supplies stored energy.
Food sources of protein
• Lean meat, lean poultry, eggs- especially the
whites-100% protein, peanuts, lentils, beans,
soy , nuts and
fish.
Fats
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Insulates the body- keeps you warm.
Protects organs.
Good source of stored energy.
Carries fat soluble vitamins throughout the
body. (Vitamins A,D,E,K)
Food sources of fats
• Good fats- olive oil, canola oil, nuts, fish,
low fat dairy products, eggs
• Bad fats- butter, margarine, solid shortening
(lard, crisco), fatty meats, fried foods, baked
goods
Vitamins
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Builds strong bones and teeth
Keeps skin and hair healthy
Fights infection/helps immune system
Clots blood
Vitamin K helps night time eyesight.
Food sources of vitamins
• Fruits, vegetables, dairy, whole grains, and
sun.
• Daily vitamins, vitamin water and vitamins
added to breads and cereals give you
vitamins but not natural ones that are
found in food. These are called
Supplemental Vitamins.
Minerals
• Build strong bones and teeth.
• Helps carry oxygen to the red blood cells.
Food sources of minerals
• Fruits, vegetables, dairy (calcium), red meat
(iron), nuts, beans, whole grains
• Supplemental Minerals found in similar foods
as vitamins.
Water
• Regulates body temperature
• Carries nutrients through the body
• Carries water soluble vitamins throughout the
body (Vitamins B & C)
• Removes waste and toxins
• Hydrates the body
Food sources for Water
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Water
Liquids
Fruit and fruit juices
Milk
Vegetables