Inside Nutrition
Define Nutrition
the study of food, how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism
Why is Protein important?
For muscle growth, development and repair
When do protein needs increase?
As you age, during times of illness/disease, trauma/burns
what are the 6 major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals, water and vitamins
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains
The seven types of nutrients derived from food are:
1. carbohydrates
2. fats
3. vitamins
4. protein
5. minerals
6. dietary fibre
7. water
The percent of your body weight that is water
50-75%
What are the functions of protein?
Tissue building, metabolism, immune system function, fluid balance, acid-base balance and secondary energy source.
Flavor and satiety, insulator/protector, aid in digestion of vitamins.
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
Vitamin B is found here
salmon, liver, or eggs
List out some minerals
Calcium, Iron and Sodium
What’s the use of Iron?
Helps to make red blood cells
This type of fat is most dangerous to have an excessive amount of
Trans fat
Fats protect?
against cold, energy for muscles, or internal organs
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
What are carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are the primary energy source for the body.
why do we need sodium?
Keeps body fluids in balance and helps control muscle movement
What happens when you don’t have enough Sodium?
loss of appetite and upset stomach
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
what’s the first sign that you are not getting enough calcium?
Tooth decay
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fibre?
Constipation
use of vitamin c
improves your immune system
What happens when you have too much calcium?
Kidney stones
Upset stomach
Types of essential fatty acids?
Omega-3, Omega-6
Why do we need minerals?
To keep our body tissues and body organs functioning properly