Nutrition Audience: Unhealthy individuals looking for change Created by: Dale Holzer Nutrition.gov
Dec 22, 2015
Nutrition
Audience: Unhealthy individuals looking for changeCreated by: Dale HolzerNutrition.gov
ProteinsMaintains bones, muscles, and skinSupplies amino acids to bodySources include:
Meats, Beans, Dairy, and NutsProtein makes
me Strong!
Carbohydrates
Most important source of energy for your body
Digestive system converts carbohydrates into glucose
Simple Carbohydrates
Natural sugars found in food
Require little digestion
Include: Milk, Vegetables, and Milk Products
Complex Carbohydrates
Mostly found in grains and legumes
Require more digestion
Should comprise about 50% of total Calories
FatsMajor source of energy
Important for development of the body
Aids in absorbing vitamins
Unsaturated
Saturated
Vitamin A
Benefits:Prevents eye problemsPromotes healthy immune systemEssential for growth
Source:MilkEggs Dark colored vegetables
Vitamin CBenefits:
Forms collagenEssential for healthy bones and teethHelps body absorb Iron and Calcium
Sources:BerriesPeppersBrocolli
Vitamin DBenefits:
Strengthens bonesBody absorbs bone-building calcium
Source:SunlightEgg YolksFish Oils
Vitamin EBenefits:
Protect cells from damageHealth of red blood cells
Source:OilsNutsGreen Leafy Vegetables
B VitaminsBenefits:
Form red blood cellsHelps make energy from the food you eat
Source:FishPoultryMeat
Types of Minerals
Trace – large amountsIron, Maganese,
CopperIodine, Zinc, CoboltFluoride, Selenium
Macro – small amountsCalcium,
Phosphorous, Magnesium
Sodium, Potassium, Chloride, Sulfur
WaterFunctions include:
Essential for digesting foodCushion joints and prevent shockCarrier of oxygen and nutrientsRegulate and maintain body temperaturePrevents dehydration
In Conclusion… A healthy diet can improve your quality of
living tremendously.It allows you to receive the proper nutrients
to keep the body functioning normally.Maintaining a healthy diet can:
Give you energy for lifeIncrease immune systemImprove sports performanceDelay the effects of aging.
An apple a day keeps
the doctor away!