1. Nutrition, Diet & Sport

2. Overview
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Nutrition is the process of providing neccessary food
for health and growth.
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Nutrients are delivered to the body's cells and
organs in order to support life
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Nutrition is key to leading an active and healthy
lifestyle
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Your body is like a car, it needs fuel to function

3. The Importance of Nutrition
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Poor nutrition and lack
of exercise can lead to
health problems
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Overweight

Obesity

21% of Spanish
teenagers are either
overweight or obese

6th
highest in the E.U

4. Food Pyramid
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Shows each major
food group
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Recommended daily
servings
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Outlines a healthy
regimen
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Moderation is key

5. Irish Food Pyramid?

6. Nutrients:
Macronutrients

Substances which assist in the maintainance and
growth of tissue and in the development of bodily
functions and physical activity
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Our bodies need macronutrients in large amounts
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Carbohydrates
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Lipids

Proteins

7. Carbohydrates
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Potatoes
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Bread
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Rice
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Pasta
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Sugar
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Fruit
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Cereals

8. Carbohydrates
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Carbohydrates supply energy to the body
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Carbs constitute 45-65% of our daily consumption
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They are often defined by their sugar molecules-
Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysacharrides
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Glucose is an extremely important and high energy
monosaccharide

9. Lipids

Butter

Oils
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Animal Fats

10. Lipids
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Lipids provide high energy
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They help to transport other nutrients
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Provide protection and insulation
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Lipids constitute 20-30% of our daily intake of food

Lipids contain fatty acids, these can be produced in
the body when needed

11. Lipids

Essential fatty acids
are important
components in a
healthy diet

Essential fatty acids
such as Omega-3 or
Omega-6 can be
found in fish and
plant oils

12. Proteins

Red Meat

Poultry

Fish
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Nuts
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Eggs

13. Proteins
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Protein is essential for:

Growth

Recovery

Energy

Helps immune system

Proteins constitute 10%-15% of our daily
intake

14. Nutrients:
Micronutrients

Chemical elements required in small amounts
for the growth and development of organisms

Minerals

Vitimins
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Deficiencies can be hazardous to health

15. Vitamins & Minerals
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Micronutrient:
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Vitamin A
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Iron
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Zinc
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Vitamin C
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Advantage:

Eyesight

Red blood cells

Healthy skin

Fights infection

16. Liquids

Water is the most
neglected nutrient in
your diet, but the most
vital

60%-65% of our bodies is
made of water

Helps to carry out all
functions of the body

Transportation, energy
conversion,
temperature regulation

17. Liquids
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Women should drink
at least 2 litres a
day!

Men should drink 3
litres a day!

18. Healthy Lifestyle

“Our food should be our
medicine and our
medicine should be our
food.” Hippocrates

Correct nutrition
alongside regular
exercise will help you
stay healthy

19. Sport & Nutrition

20. Exercise:
Before & After
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Before:
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Quick release energy
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Carbs such as pasta,
cereals, bananas etc
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Drink water
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No burgers, soft drinks
etc
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After:
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Recovery
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Protein, carbohydrates-
chicken, beef, fish etc
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More water, energy
drinks if possible
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21. Questions
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What is nutrition?
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How can obesity affect your health?
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Name the three Macronutrients.
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Give some food examples of protein.
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Name an advantage of having Vitamin C in your diet.
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How much water should you drink a day?
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What should you eat before playing sport?