Health Nutrition :Health Nutrition Mr. Spoonts


Introduction :Introduction MyPyramid.gov Eating Healthy


Your Nutritional Needs :Your Nutritional Needs Calorie- Brainstorm words and phrases that you associate with the word calorie. Nutrients- Food substances that the body needs to carry out bodily functions. Ex. Water, Minerals and Proteins. Nutrition- Body requires over 40 different nutrients for normal tasks. Process by which the body takes in and uses these nutrients. Food and Energy- Which way does the body use energy? Metabolism-Chemical process by which your body breaks down food to release energy. Calories- Amount of energy released when nutrients are burned and is measured in units.


The Six Basic Nutrients :The Six Basic Nutrients Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats- Sources of Energy Vitamins, Minerals and Water-perform other essential functions.


Carbohydrates :Carbohydrates Glucose Major source of energy. (Most important) Glycogen When you eat more carboydrates than you can immediately use. It is then converted into glycogen and stored in the body. Fiber Type of complex carbohydrate that is found in plants. Can not be broken down and stored.


Fats :Fats Fats Serve as a long term storage form of energy. Make up part of the structure of cells. Unsaturated Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated. Liquid at room temperature Vegetable oils, nuts, and seeds Saturated Animal fats-beef, pork, chicken and lamb Solid at room temperature Cholesterol Substance present only in animal cells, not in plants. Fatlike substance contained in meat, eggs and dairy products. Substance often associated with heart disease when found in high levels in the blood.


Proteins :Proteins Helps with the growth and repair of body’s tissues. Amino Acids Substance that is one of the links that forms a protein. 20 different amino acids. Essential Amino Acids Are not manufactured by the body 9 Essential Aminos


Vitamins :Vitamins Help with various processes of the body Will taking vitamins help cure diseases? Fat Soluble Stored and accumulate in body tissues. Water Soluble Cannot be stored in the body Ex. Vitamin C should be consumed every day. Deficiency Person does not obtain enough of a specific nutrient.


Essential Vitamins :Essential Vitamins Fat Soluble A, maintains healthy skin, bones, skin, hair and aids in vision. Good sources-Liver, eggs, cheese milk D, maintains the bones and teeth, helps in the use of calcium and phosphorus. Good sources-Milk, eggs and liver E, Aids in the maintenance of red blood cells Good sources-margarine, vegetable oils, whole grains and green leafy vegetables. K, Aids in blood clotting Good sources-green leafy vegetables and liver


Essential Vitamins :Essential Vitamins Water Soluble B1, (Thiamin) Aids in Carbohydrate use and nervous system function. Good sources-pork products, liver, whole-grain foods and legumes. B2, (Riboflavin) Aids in metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats Good sources-milk, eggs, meats, whole grains, and dark green vegetables. B3, (Niacin) Aids in energy metabolism Good sources-Poultry, meat, fish, whole grains and fruits B6, (Pyroxidine) Aids in protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism Good sources-meats, poultry, fish, whole grain foods and green vegetables. B12, (Cobalamin) Maintains healthy nervous system and red blood cells. Good sources-Meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk and cheese.


Essential Vitamins :Essential Vitamins Water Soluble Folate (folic acid) Aids in formation of red blood cells and protein Good sources-Green leafy vegetables and legumes Pantothenic Acid- Aids in bone, teeth and skin formation, resistance to infection and iron uptake Biotin- Aids in energy metabolism Good sources-Organ meats, poultry, fish, eggs, peas, bananas and tomatoes. C- (Ascorbic Acid) Aids in bone, teeth and skin formation, resistance to infection, iron uptake.


Minerals :Minerals Are not manufactured by living things. We obtain minerals by eating or drinking plant or animal food sources that have absorbed animal plants. A lack of calcium can sometimes lead to osteoporosis-degeneration of bones. Hemoglobin Iron containing substances Anemia Condition in which red blood cells are low in hemoglobin. Condition that can result from a diet that doesn’t include enough iron.


Essential Minerals :Essential Minerals Calcium- build and maintain bones and teeth Phosphorus- build and maintain bones and teeth, Metabolism Magnesium- build bones and protein, energy metabolism, muscle contraction Sodium- Maintain water balance, nerve function Chlorine- Maintain water balance, digestion Potassium-Maintain water balalnce, function of the heart and nervous system Sulfur- Forms part of Amino acids Iodine- Metabolism of thyroid hormone Iron- Helps in evergy metabolism Selenium- Break down harmful substances. Zinc- Helps carry out bodily processes Flourine- Helps form strong teeth and bones


Water :Water Electrolytes Regulates many processes in the body. Homeostasis Process of maintaining a steady state in the body. Dehydration Severe reduction in the body’s water content. Condition that results in the body’s loss of important electrolytes.


Pyramid Directions :Pyramid Directions


Grain, Breads and Cereal :Grain, Breads and Cereal My Pyramid Link


Vegetables :Vegetables My Pyramid Link


Fruits :Fruits My Pyramid Link


Oils :Oils My Pyramid Link


Fats, Oils and Sweets :Fats, Oils and Sweets Generally have a low nutrient density. Use sparingly


Dairy :Dairy My Pyramid Link


Meat, Beans and Nuts :Meat, Beans and Nuts My Pyramid Link


Physical Activity :Physical Activity


Water :Water


Eat Well :Eat Well


Hunger and Malnutrition :Hunger and Malnutrition Malnutrition Is a condition in which a person’s nutrient consumption is inadequate or unbalanced. Protein Energy Malnutrition Does not contain enough protein Is most serious in developing countries. A World Problem Effects children the most What can be done to help? Volunteer Ex. Soup kitchens, food drives etc.