Food and Nutrition

Chemicals the body must have to function, grow,

repair itself, and create

energy.

*Protein

*Fats

*Carbohydrates

* Water

*Minerals

*Vitamins

* Helps to make red blood cells-they carry oxygen to all parts of the body.

*Prevents Anemia

*Egg yolks *Spinach

*Enriched breads & cereals

*Nuts *Liver

*Lean meats *Dried fruits

*Dried beans & peas

1. Strong bones and teeth

2. “Sunshine” Vitamin-made by

skin when exposed to sunlight

*Milk and Milk products

*Non-food source-

Sunshine

1. Strong bones

2. Strong teeth

*Milk and Milk

Products

1. Healthy gums, prevents loose teeth

2. Helps prevent colds and infections

3. Relieves aching joints

*3 C’S=C, Colds, Citrus*

*Citrus Fruits:

*Oranges, Grapefruit

*Lemons, Strawberries

*Tomatoes, Broccoli

*Raw Cabbage

* Known as the HIGH ENERGY nutrient, fats have 2X the number of calories as carbohydrates.

* Fats help keep the skin healthy, store vitamins, source of energy, keep you warm, and help you feel

full when eating.

* Cholesterol: A fat-like substance found in foods, natural part of blood, tissues, and digestive

tract. Body makes all it needs, do not need to eat it.

* Butter*Margarine*Chocolate

*Oils*Salad Dressings

*Mayonnaise*”Junk Foods”

> HEALTHY AND SMOOTH SKIN> HEALTHY, SHINY HAIR> KEEPS NOSE, THROAT, AND MOUTH LININGS MOIST> HEALTHY EYES>PREVENTS NIGHTBLINDNESS - THE

INABILITY OF THE EYES TO ADUST TO LIGHT CHANGES

>ORANGE, YELLOW VEGETABLES (SQUASH, CARROTS, SWEET

POTATOES)>APRICOTS, CANTALOUPE,

PEACHES>BROCCOLI, SPINACH>MILK, CHEESE>EGGS

*Healthy thyroid gland-regulates the rate at which our bodies use and burn energy, regulates growth and weight.

* Goiter--Enlargement of thyroid gland.

*Seafood

*Iodized Salt

* ESSENTIAL FOR BLOOD CLOTTING

* MOST PEOPLE GET ENOUGH- IT IS MANUFACTURED IN THE BODY( in your intestinal track)

* Liver*CABBAGE*CAULIFLOWER*DARK GREEN LEAFY VEGETABLES*WHITE VEGETABLES*Citrus Fruits

Potassium

•Regulates muscle contractions.

•Normal Body Growth

•Transmits nerve signals

Foods•Bananas

•Potatoes

• Milk

•Whole Grain Breads

•Spinach

•Raisins

*Maintains body temperature.

* Transports all nutrients throughout body.

* More that 50% of body is water.

*Prevents dehydration

* Water

* Tea/Coffee

* Fruits

*Fruit Juices

* Vegetables

Sodium*Maintains normal blood

pressure.

*Balance of body fluid level.

*Excess can lead to high blood pressure and heart

attacks.

FoodsFoods

* Table Salt

* Processed Foods

*Canned Veggies

*Bacon

*Pickles

* Used for Growth and repair* Helps body produce antibodies to fight infection* Makes up muscles, skin, and hair.*Amino Acids- protein found in foods, building blocks of protein*Kwashiorkor- deficiency, stunted growth, brain damage, death.

*FISH*POULTRY*MEATS*DAIRY PRODUCTS*EGGS*LEGUMES(dried beans and peas, lentils, peanuts)

* Main source of energy.

* Help body to use protein and fats.

* Provides fiber in diet.

* Three types of Carbohydrates:

1. “Simple”~Sugars=Quick energy

2. “Complex”~ Starches=Long energy

3. “Bulk” or “Cellulose”~ Fiber not digested, helps to eliminate waste from body.

*Bread and Cereal Products

*Pasta

*Pastries, Candy

*Potatoes

*Fruits and Veggies

*Rice

*Soft drinks

Folic Acid--B9

*Production of red blood cells

*Stimulates production of gastric juices

*Prevents some birth defects

*Legumes

*Citrus Fruits/Juices

*Liver

*Dk. Green Leafy Vegetables

*Whole grain foods

* Antioxidant- prevents oxygen from destroying Vit. A and fatty acids*Contributes to a good immune system* Helps body use food energy

WHEAT GERMMILKEGG YOLKSLIVERVEGETABLE OILSGREEN LEAFY VEGETABLESWHOLE GRAIN CEREALS

*Helps form bones and teeth.

* Makes teeth decay resistant.

*Prevents Cavities and Osteoporosis

FoodsFoods

•Fluoridated water

•Seafood

•Toothpaste/Mouthwash

*SOUND NERVES*HEALTHY APPETITE*HEALTHY DIGESTION* HEALTHY SKIN

DEFICIENCY: rough skin, moody,& dizziness,Prevents: heart arrhythmias.

*PORK*ENRICHED BREADS AND CEREALS*GREEN BEANS*CHEESE*MILK*EGGS*FISH

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