Nutrition powerpoint

What Is Nutrition?

-The study of how your body uses the food that you eat.

What is a NutrientA nutrient is a chemical

substance in food that helps maintain homeostasis. Some provide energy and allow for repair. All help build cells and tissues, regulate bodily processes. No single food supplies all the nutrients the body needs to function.

Vitamins Minerals Water ProteinCarbohydrates

SugarsStarches

Cellulose (plant fiber)

Fats

Nutrients that have Calories:

Proteins is the most important because it is the basic component of all body cells.

Carbohydrates provides the body with energy and fiber

Fats provide energy and aids in absorption of fat soluble vitamins.

Saturated

Unsaturated

Cholesterol

Definition of a Calorie:A unit of measure for energy in food.

My Pyramid

Explanation of My Pyramid

Activity Proportionality

Moderation Variety

Personalization Gradual Improvement

Food Groups are Color Coded

Healthy Eating

Calories per gram:

Protein 1 Gram = 4 calories

Carbohydrates 1 Gram = 4 calories

Fat 1 Gram = 9 calories

WATCH WHAT YOU EAT!

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VITAMINSVitamin AThiaminRiboflavinNiacin Vitamin B12Folic AcidVitamin CVitamin DVitamin EVitamin K

MINERALSCalciumPhosphorusMagnesiumSodiumPotassiumChlorine (Chloride)IronIodineCopperFluorine

Variables which affect nutrient needs:

1. Age /Gender

2. Culture/Religion

3. Activity Level

4. Finances

5. Health

6. Appetite

Aim for Fitness

1. Aim for a healthy weight

2. Be physically active each day

Build a Healthy Base

3. Let the pyramid guide your choices, including 3 cups of milk/day and only 5 ½ oz of meat.

4. Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains. 6oz/day

5. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.2.5 cups of vegetables & 2 cups of fruits/day

6. Keep food safe to eat.

Choose Sensibly7. Choose a diet that is low in

saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat 8. Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars9. Choose and prepare food with less salt

10. If you drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation

COMMON THERAPEUTIC DIETS

REGULARCLEAR LIQUIDFULL LIQUIDSOFTBLANDHIGH RESIDUE (FIBERLOW CALORIEDIABETICHIGH PROTEINLOW FATLOW SODIUM

FEEDING A PATIENTMake mealtime pleasantPrepare patient prior to trays arrivingDistribute trays to the patient who feed self firstCheck patients trayPermit patient to assist with eating as much as possibleTest food temperaturesProvide a RELAXED, UNHURRIED atmosphereProvide a RELAXED, UNHURRIED atmosphere Observe and record