Nutrition is the study of how the body uses food for health and involves what, how much, and when a person eats. The six essential nutrients are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins provide calories and energy, while vitamins and minerals regulate body functions. Portion sizes, hunger, appetite, calories, and food guides are important concepts in understanding nutrition. Obesity can increase risks for health conditions like heart disease and diabetes.

1. Nutrition 101 Are your food choices making the grade?

2. ~ You are What you Eat ~ Nutrition is the study of how our body uses the food we eat to maintain our health.

3. Diet A diet is a pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and when a person eats.

4. Nutrition Facts

5. Six Essential Nutrients Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Vitamins Minerals Water

6. Carbs Monosaccharides are the major source of energy Mono’s and Di’s metabolize quickly, while Poly’s take longer. 4 calories per gram

7. Low Carb / No Carb “Diets”

8. Fats Maintain healthy skin and hair, insulating body organs against shock, maintaining body temperature, and promoting healthy cell function. Energy stores for the body. Fats are broken down in the body to release glycerol. 9 Calories per gram

9. The Skinny on Fat Fat gives us twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and protein Quality v. Quantity

10. Protein Used to build and repair cellular structures. Amino acids, Essential Vs Nonessential 4 Calories per gram

11. Vitamins Organic compounds used as coenzymes Regulate proper body function 0 Calories per gram Deficiencies

12. Minerals Chemical elements (inorganic) that our bodies need to function properly Also used mostly as coenzymes or for building structures 0 calories per gram

13. Serving Size Not a portion, which is the amount of food a person wants to eat; In essence whatever amount you put on your plate A serving size is the amount of food considered healthy for an average adult Need v. Want

14. Portion Distortion

15. Reasons Why we eat It (food) was there Social (family, holiday, outing) Emotions (anger, sadness, happiness) Someone Else Nervousness Stress

16. Factors that affect food choices Personal preference Convenience Cost Cultural Social Religious Availability/Variety

17. Hunger v. Appetite They are the same thing right?

18. Appetite Appetite is the psychological desire for food

19. Hunger Hunger is a physiological need for food.

20. What’s a Calorie? Unit of measurement for energy The amount of energy needed to raise one gram of water 1 degree C. 3 of the 6 nutrients provide us with energy

21. Out with the old… Food Guide Pyramid

22. In with the new… United States Department of Agriculture

23. Obesity Obesity is a condition characterized by a large percentage of body fat High cholesterol High Blood Pressure Heart disease Diabetes Stroke Cancer (certain forms)

24. Let’s get physical Partnership Pedometer Compare yourself to Yourself

25. Think outside the Box…

26. Bag…

27. Can

28. Body Image Body Image is the way you feel about and perceive your body

29. Eating Disorders A disease that involves an unhealthy concern with one’s body weight and shape. Anorexia Nervosa Self-starvation Extreme weight loss Bulimia Nervosa Binge & Purge Binge-eating Disorder Bingeing

30. Top 10 Leading Causes of Death Top 6 leading causes of death all associated with obesity Heart Disease Cancer Stroke Chronic lower respiratory diseases Diabetes Accidents (unintentional injuries) National Center for Health Statistics