This document discusses key aspects of nutrition and women's health, focusing on carbohydrates, water, and fiber. It defines nutrition as the science exploring food's role in health. Carbohydrates are the body's basic fuel but come in simple and complex forms, with complex carbs being more nutritious. Fiber is a non-digestible plant substance that comes in soluble and insoluble forms, and provides various health benefits. The document emphasizes staying hydrated and eating whole foods and fiber to support overall health.
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Nutrition & Women’s Health: Carbohydrates, Water, and Fiber
1. Nutrition & Women’s Health:
Carbohydrates, Water, and Fiber
Presented By:
Christa Brown
2. What is Nutrition?
• Nutrition: the science that
explores the need for food and
the role of food in nourishing the
body and fostering good health.
3. 3 Types of Nutrients
• Macronutrients: carbs, proteins,
fats, etc.
• Micronutrients:
vitamins/minerals
• Water: a vital component to most
bodily functions.
9. 2 Types of Carbohydrates
• Complex Carbohydrates: starches
(generally more nutritious than
simple carbs).
-Typically contain more vitamins,
minerals, and nutrients.
10. What is Fiber?
• Fiber: a group of substances with various
physical properties.
-a derivative of plant parts
-not digestible by intestinal enzymes, therefore,
not a nutrient.
11.
12. Soluble Fiber
• Absorbs water in the digestive tract and is
easily fermented by bacteria in the large
intestine.
-EX: oats lower cholesterol and manage blood
sugar
13.
14. Insoluble Fiber
• Remains unchanged during digestion and
increases bulk of stool.
-EX: Wheat bran, whole grains (bread/cereal),
broccoli, carrots, etc.
16. Water
• Every system needs water to function:
-regulates body temperature and chemical actions
-disposes of waste
-lubricates joints
-acts as cushion for fetus during pregnancy
-transports nutrients
-prevents bowel problems
-helps enzymes function properly
