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Nutrition. Chapter 15a. All the chemical reactions in a person’s body constitute that person’s metabolism. Catabolic processes break down nutrients to obtain energy & raw materials. Anabolic processes use energy to assemble cells & tissues. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Nutrition
Chapter 15a
All the chemical reactions in a person’s body constitute that person’s metabolism
Catabolic processes break down nutrients to obtain energy & raw materials
Anabolic processes use energy to assemble cells & tissues
The calorie is a measure of the amount of energy in food
• The calorie is the metric unit of energy, the amount of energy necessary to raise the temperature of 1 mL of water by 1oC
• Though they are still called “calories”, food calories, or Calories, are actually kilocalories, equal to 1000 regular calories
How calories can be measured
1. All living things are composed of 4 common macromolecules
• Nucleic Acids• Proteins• Carbohydrates• Lipids• DNA is a nucleic acid
Nucleic acids and Proteins
Nucleic acids- DNA
Proteins, made of amino acids
Carbohydrates and LipidsCarbohydrates- glucose+ fructose= sucrose
Lipids- a fat molecule made of glycerol and 3 fatty acids
Vitamins and Minerals
• There are 13 vitamins, and various minerals which the body must obtain through diet
• Vitamins and minerals often function as cofactors in enzymes
• Because cofactors are recycled, vitamins are required in minute quantities
Human metabolism is diverse but limited
• Though the body can manufacture many of its own necessary parts, essential nutrients cannot be manufactured and must be obtained through diet
• Essential amino acids are required to make all proteins
• Essential fatty acids are required for cell signaling
Nutrients
• Food provides – Fuel for cellular activities – Metabolic regulators– Building blocks for • Cell division• Maintenance• Repair
We also need water…
• Water is necessary for – Proper cellular
environments – Certain cellular reactions
Nutrients
• A nutrient is a substance in food that – Provides energy – Plays a structural or functional role to promote
normal growth, maintenance, or repair
Lipids
Lipids
• Lipids – Fats– Oils – Cholesterol
• 95% of the lipids found in food are triglycerides – Consist of a molecules
made from three fatty acids attached to a molecule of glycerol
Lipids
• Fat – A ready source of energy– Insulation and a cushion for vital organs– Components of the cell membrane– Construction of myelin sheaths– Absorption of fat-soluble vitamins
Lipids
• Fatty acids differ in their degree of saturation
• Saturated fats – Solid at room
temperature – Most come from animal
sources
• Unsaturated fats – Liquid at room
temperature – Come from plant sources
Lipids
• A high-fat diet is associated with – Obesity – High blood pressure– Atherosclerosis – Increased risk of diabetes – Certain cancers• E.g., colon, prostate, lung
Cholesterol• Cholesterol – The structural basis for
the steroid hormones – Low-density lipoproteins
(LDLs) • Bad
– They deposit cholesterol in the artery walls
– High-density lipoproteins (HDLs) • Good
– They help the body to eliminate cholesterol
Fats in the diet
• Only 20 to 30% of the calories in the diet should come from fats– Most of those should be
monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
• Carbohydrates – Provide fuel for our bodies – Found in our diet as sugars, starches, and fiber
Carbohydrates
• Dietary fiber – A carbohydrate in plant foods that humans cannot
digest – Good for the heart and blood vessels • It lowers LDLs but does not lower the beneficial HDLs
Carbohydrates
• 45 to 65% of the calories in our diet should come from carbohydrates, including both – Simple carbohydrates • Sugars
– Complex carbohydrates • Starches and fiber
Figure 15a.3
Carbohydrates• The glycemic response
– A measure of how quickly a serving of food is converted to blood sugar
• The glycemic index – A numerical ranking of
carbohydrates based on their glycemic response
• Foods with a low glycemic index help to reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes
Proteins
Proteins
• Proteins – The structural components of every cell– Regulate body processes– Are antibodies– Can be used for energy
Proteins• Proteins – Chains of amino acids that are
digested and delivered to the cells
• Human proteins contain 20 different kinds of amino acids– The human body can synthesize
11 of the amino acids– The remaining 9 must be
supplied by the diet • Essential amino acids
Proteins
• Complete dietary proteins – Contain all 9 of the
essential amino acids that your body cannot synthesize
• Incomplete proteins – Lack one or more of the
essential amino acids
Proteins
• Complementary proteins – Combinations of
proteins that together supply enough of all the essential amino acids
Proteins
• 10 to 35% of the calories in our diet should come from a combination of plant and animal proteins
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins & Minerals
• Vitamins – Organic compounds that are needed in minute
quantities – Usually function as coenzymes
Vitamins
Table 15a.2 (1 of 2)
Table 15a.2 (2 of 2)
Nutrients
• Vitamins – Water-soluble – Fat-soluble
• Except for vitamin D, our cells cannot make vitamins and must obtain them from food
Nutrients
• Minerals are inorganic substances that are essential to a healthy diet
Minerals
Table 15a.3 (1 of 2)
Minerals
Table 15a.3 (2 of 2)
Water
• Water – Transports materials through our blood and lymph– Provides a medium for chemical reactions– Is a lubricant– Can serve as a protective cushion– Plays an important role in the regulation of body
temperature
Nutrition and Weight Control
• MyPyramid is a food guide for planning a healthy diet
• Nutrients provide energy or have a structural or functional role in the body
• Food labels help us make wise food choices • For body energy balance, calories gained in
food must equal calories used
MyPyramid Is a Food Guide for Planning a Healthy Diet
• MyPyramid – A food guide released by the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) in 2005 for planning a healthy diet
MyPyramid Is a Food Guide for Planning a Healthy Diet
Figure 15a.1
MyPyramid Is a Food Guide for Planning a Healthy Diet
Figure 15a.1 (1 of 2)
MyPyramid Is a Food Guide for Planning a Healthy Diet
Figure 15a.1 (2 of 2)
MyPyramid Is a Food Guide
• A healthy lifestyle includes – Choosing food wisely– Staying within your calorie needs– Engaging in physical activity
Food Labels Help Us Make Wise Choices
• Using the information on food labels can help you make healthy choices and compare different brands and ingredients
Food Labels Help Us Make Wise Choices
Figure 15a.6 (1 of 2)
Food labels can be misleading
Figure 15a.6 (2 of 2)
Body Energy Balancing
• Body’s energy balance depends on – The calories
gained in food – The calories used
• Unused food energy is stored – Fat – Glycogen
Body Energy Balancing
• The body requires energy for maintenance of – Basic body functions
• Basal metabolic rate (BMR)
– Physical activity– Processing of the food
that is eaten
Body Energy Balancing
• Dietary guidelines for Americans include – Fitness– Making healthy food choices – Avoiding foods that lead to disease
Nutrition and Weight Control
• Obesity is body weight 20% or more above the body weight standard
• Successful weight loss programs usually involve reducing calorie intake, increasing calorie use, and changing behavior
• Anorexia nervosa and bulimia are eating disorders that create caloric deficits
Obesity
• Obesity – Body weight 20% or more above the body weight
standard
Obesity
• The Body Mass Index (BMI)– Evaluates your weight in
relation to your height – Does not actually
measure % body fat– Statistically correlates
pretty well, but there are exceptions
Obesity
• Maintaining a healthy weight is important to avoid cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and degenerative joint disease
BMI does not correlate perfectly to percent body fat
Weight Loss Programs
Figure 15a.8
Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
• Weight loss can be dangerous – Anorexia nervosa
• highest mortality rate of any psychiatric disorder
– Bulimia• Intentional vomiting after eating• Both can be fatal
• Eating habits associated with these disorders is thought to be the result of physiological, social, and psychological factors
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