4. Agenda
๏ Understanding Basics of Nutrition
๏ Major classes of Nutrients
๏ Functions of Nutrients
๏ Understanding food Pyramids
๏ Summary
5. Nutrition
Nutrition is important for the body to
survive. Very important for energy, growth,
development, immunity & maintenance. We
get this from Food
9. Proteins
๏ Amino acids ( 20 different)
9 essential โ those needed by diet
11 Non essential โ present in our body
๏ Proteins
Building Block of our Body
Need for making Enzymes / Hormones
Major ingredient of blood
๏ 1gm of protein needed per kg of body wt
11. Vitamins
๏ Maintenance & repair
๏ Fat Soluble A , D, E, K,
๏ Water Soluble
C (asborbic acid)
B complex โ thiamin, riboflavin, panthothenic
acid, niacin, folate, biotin)
Anti-oxidants
C E Beta Carotene (vit A)
15. Summary
๏งBody needs food from all 6 basic food groups.
๏งOur body needs balanced essential nutrition to
maintain optimal health
๏งNutrient needs vary in different people of all age
groups