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IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION (10.1 Pages 234-237)

• OBJECTIVES
• -EXPLAIN why the body needs nutrients.
• -IDENTIFY factors that influence which foods you
  choose.
• -EXPLAIN factors of healthy nutrition

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Why does nutrition matter?

• NUTRITION Study of nutrients and how the body
  uses them.
• Weight Control
• Growth Development
• Academic/Job Performance

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Academic Performance

• Sufficient protein and fat intake is vital to
  higher-order brain function the ability to
  concentrate
• An even level of blood sugar, can keep children
  alert throughout the school day.
• A nutritious diet can improve your performance

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Growth Development

• Part of the job of a child's body is to grow into
  an adult.
• Poor nutrition during development years can mean
  weaker bones, organs and thinking.
• Not enough amounts of key vitamins and minerals
  over an extended time.

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Developing Health Nutrition Habits

• Most adults live by the habits they developed as
  children. (Cooking skills, Out to eat, Types of
  foods ate)
• Adults who eat according to healthy nutrition
  guidelines are at a significantly reduced risk
  for health problems.
• osteoporosis, stroke, diabetes, heart disease
• The positive body image that comes from good
  nutrition can also lead to lower risk for
  anxiety, depression and eating disorders as an
  adult.

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What influences your food choices?
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FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE FOOD CHOICES
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APPETITE

• PSYCHOLOGICAL desire for food. (MIND)
• Body might not need the fuel at the time.

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HUNGER

• Bodys PHYSICAL need for food.
• Important to know the difference so that you will
  know why you will eat.

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NUTRIENTS

• NUTRIENT Substances found in food that your body
  needs.
• Factors that affect nutrient needs
• Age/General Health/Gender/Activity Level
• What are nutrients role for the body?
• Build new tissue
• Repair damaged cells
• Produce energy

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Questions For Discussion

• Explain how appetite can affect which foods you
  choose to eat.
• What do Nutrients do for your body?
• How is it possible to have plenty of food and
  yet be poorly nourished?

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NUTRIENTS FOR WELLNESS(10.2 Pages 238-232)

• Objectives
• Identify the 6 classes of nutrients
• Explain ways your body uses nutrients
• Recall What is a Nutrient?

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6 CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS

• Six classes of nutrients
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water
• BUT WHEN AM I EVER GOING TO NEED TO USE THIS
  STUFF IN REAL LIFE?

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CARBOHYDRATES

• SUGARS AND STARCHES THAT ARE NATURALLY FOUND IN
  FOODS.
• 45 - 65 OF YOUR DAILY INTAKE
• FRUITS, VEGETABLES, GRAINS,
• FIBER The parts of fruits, vegetables, grains,
  and beans that your body cannot digest.
• Helps push other foods along digestive tract
• Why Fiber? To reduce certain types of cancer or
  heart disease.

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PROTEINS

• Nutrients your body uses to build, repair, and
  maintain cells and tissues.
• Sore muscle for a few days then gets better after
  a few days of rest. You have experienced repair
  proteins at work.
• Found in animal based products such as meats,
  poultry, and dairy

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PROTEIN FOODS
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PROTEIN NON ANIMAL FOODS
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WHAT IS THAT?
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FATS

• Help with healthy skin, cell growth and carry
  vitamins around body
• Types
• SATURATED FAT SOLID AT ROOM TEMP. These are not
  good for your overall health.
• Too much can cause heart disease
• UNSATURATED Remain a liquid at room temp. Good
  Fat. Plant based foods olive oil, nuts, avocados

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Different Fats
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Cholesterol

• 2 THINGS FAT LIKE SUBSTANCE IN FOOD AND A FATTY
  SUBSTANCE IN BLOOD.
• Comes from animal based foods.
• You need some cholesterol but not too much.
• Eating too much SATURATED FAT raises blood
  cholesterol which can lead to heart disease.

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ANALOGY (You Are welcome English Buffs)

• Arteries Are Like Garden Hoses
• They come in different sizes
• Too much water mineral deposits over time and
  the hose can become clogged

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Too Much Fat in the diet over time can lead to
clogged arteries.
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VITAMINS MINERALS

• VITAMINS Substances that help your body fight
  infections and us other nutrients. (TYPES A, B,
  C, D, E)
• MINERALS Elements that help form healthy bones
  and teeth and regulate certain body processes
• (TYPES CALCIUM, IRON, POTASSIUM)

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Vitamin And Mineral Sources
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VITAMIN DEFICIENCY (What??)
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HEALTH TIBIT

• Vitamin Mineral supplements ARE NOT a shortcut
  to good nutrition.
• Supplements can result in too much of some
  vitamins minerals which are eliminated from the
  body in urine.
• Too much fat soluble vitamins are stored by the
  body and can lead to health problems.

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WATER

• FUNCTIONS
• Regulates body temp and blood circulation
• Carries oxygen nutrients to cells
• Removes toxins from body
• 48 ounces of water intake daily. Spread
  throughout the day.
• Dehydration Lack of water in the body
• Muscle Cramps/Fatigue/Lack of Focus

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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

• LIST THE 6 CLASSES OF NUTRIENTS
• WHAT IS FIBER? WHAT ROLE DOES IT PLAY IN THE
  BODY?
• ANALYZE HOW CAN THE FOOD YOU CHOOSE TO EAT TODAY
  AFFECT YOUR HEALTH IN THE FUTURE?