Nutrition is the study of foods and the process of obtaining foods to promote growth and health. The food pyramid recommends 2,000 calories per day and eating a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy to prevent obesity and lower the risk of diseases. Understanding nutrition involves learning about nutrients, food labels, food choices influenced by income, advertising and beliefs, and programs to promote healthy eating.

1. Nutrition
By: Charles J Schlueter

2. Definition
The study of foods
Food pyramid
The process of obtaining or
providing the food
necessary for growth & a
healthy life
2,000 calories per day are
recommended
Prevent obesity
Lower risk of Chronic Diseases
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Heart attack/failure

3. MATCHTHESEPICTURESWITHCORRECTCATEGORY...
Categories:
-Fruits & Vegetables
-Grains
-Meat, Poultry &
Protein
-Dairy
-Fats & Oils

4. servingsizes&typesofgroupsinpyramid

5. WHATISANUTRIENT?
Chemical substance
in food that helps
maintain the body
Some provide energy
All help build cells
and tissues
Regulate bodily
processes such as
breathing
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6. Howtoreadafoodlabel
Check:
1. calories
2. Limit total fat=saturated &
trans fat
3. Limit Sodium & Cholesterol
4. fibers & sugars
5.nutrients=Vitamin A, C, D,
Calcium & iron

7. Understandingourfoodchoices
Income & food prices
Hunger vs appetite
Advertising & the media
Social & cultural aspects
Personal values or beliefs

8. Clocc5-4-3-2-1Go!message
-Consortium to Lower
Obesity in Chicago
Children
-Adopted by Institutes all
over Chicago: YMCA of
Metro Chicago, Dupage
County Health Department,
United Way of
Metropolitan Area, Illinois
Park & Recreation
Association
-Free, easy to follow,
guaranteed to become
healthy & fit