Nutrition 1
Define Nutrition
Nutrition is the study of food, how it affects the human body and influences health and metabolism— specifically how the body metabolizes food for energy.
Adequate nutrition is needed for wellness.
What are carbohydrates?
Starches and sugar found in food. 1st source of energy for the body.
What are problems with consuming too much Fat?
Gain Weight
Increase in Cholesterol
Increase in heart disease
what are the five major groups of nutrients?
Carbohydrates, protein, fats, minerals and vitamins
Which food group is rich in carbohydrates?
Grains, fruits
Can essential amino acids be made by the body?
No, essential amino acids cannot be made by the body. We need to consume them through the foods we eat.
use of vitamin C
Improves immune system
Do fats carry the flavor for foods?
YES
What types of carbohydrates are there?
Simple and Complex
What’s use of Vitamin A?
Keeps good eyesight
List out some minerals
Calcium, Iron and Sodium
What is fiber?
Complex carbohydrate that helps remove waste.
What does too much sodium do?
Increases your risk for high blood pressure and stroke.
Name 3 Bad Fats
French Fries
Cake
Processed Oils.
What happens to excess carbohydrates?
It turns into fat and is stored in the body.
Are fruits considered simple carbohydrates?
Yes, however, they contain fiber which helps with heart disease and proper waste excretion.
what is enriched flour?
Enriched flour is flour with specific nutrients returned to it that have been lost while being prepared.
Name one importance of water?
• Chemical reactions
• Producing energy
• Building new tissues
• Transports nutrients
• Keep a normal body temperature
• Get rid of waste from the body
• Lubricates and cushions joints
Types of fats?
Unsaturated. Saturated. Trans fatty acids
Name 6 foods with a lot of protein
Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, Beans, Beef, egg whites.
What happens if we do not have enough dietary fiber?
Constipation
Reduces risk of colon cancer
Helps with heart disease
What happens when you have food with “added sugar”?
There is no fiber and food is absorbed straight into to the liver to create a “sugar rush”... which directly turns to fat
What is insulin?
Insulin turns sugar into fat. It can also block your brain from receiving the signal that it is full.
What happens when your High Density Lipoproteins are lower than your Low Density Lipoproteins?
You have more plaque in your arteries and are more at risk of heart disease as well as other illnesses.
Why do we need minerals?
To keep our body tissues and body organs functioning properly