YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. -Someone wise What does it mean? – Healthy eating key for well- being – 100 trillion cells each need nutrients to function at their best Food affects: cells • Mood • Energy levels • Food cravings • Thinking capacity • Hormone levels • Sleeping habits • Immune system • General health • Growth
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YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT.-Someone wise
What does it mean?– Healthy eating key
for well-being– 100 trillion cells
each need nutrients to function at their best
Food affects: cells• Mood• Energy levels• Food cravings• Thinking capacity• Hormone levels • Sleeping habits• Immune system• General health• Growth
Deep Thoughts
If your body could talk, what would it say about you?
What food would you be if
you are what you eat?
What are NUTRIENTS?
Substances in food that our body needs to function.
Six groups:– Protein– Carbohydrates– Fat– Vitamins– Minerals– Water
The body uses nutrients to. . .
Provide energy.
(calorie=unit of energy from food)
fat, carbohydrates, protein To build and repair cells.
To regulate body processes.
Fats-9 cal/g30-40% of daily
caloriesFat
Saturated
Animal Products
Solid @ Room Temp
Red Meats-grass fed /organic,
Real butter, Tropical Oils-
coconut oil
Unsaturated
Plant Products
Decrease Cholesterol
olive oil,peanut oil
Liquid @ Room Temp
Function of Healthy Fat
(Unsaturated and Some Saturated)
– Maintain body temperature– Secondary source of energy– Keeps you full longer– Helps balance blood sugar– Supports brain (2/3 fat) and nervous system function– Protect body tissues and organs– Plays an essential role in carrying the four fat-soluble
vitamins: A, D, E, and K.
• Excess calories from protein and carbohydrates are converted to and stored as fat. If you are eating mostly "fat free" foods, excess consumption will result in additional body fat.