Importance of Good Nutrition

Growth
Appearance Maintenance/Health Energy
3

SIX NUTRIENT CLASSES

Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals Water

Healthy Balance of Nutrients

Protein
15% 30%

Fat

55%

Carbohydrates

PROTEINS
Complete Proteins Animal SOURCES meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, Incomplete Proteins Plant SOURCES legumes (dried beans & peas), seeds, nuts

PROTEINS
FUNCTIONS:
Build, repair, and maintain body tissues. Can provide some energy

CARBOHYDRATES
SUGAR
SOURCES Candy/soda desserts

STARCH SOURCES
Bread/cereal/ rice/pasta/ potatoes

FIBER SOURCES
All fruits/ vegetables & grains

CARBOHYDRATES
FUNCTIONS:

Energy ( SUGAR and

STARCH)

Adds Bulk for elimination (FIBER)

FATS
SOURCE SATURATED
(ANIMAL SOLID) Dairy foods/red meat/eggs/fried foods

SOURCE UNSATURATED (PLANT OIL) Oils

FATS

FUNCTIONS: Energy Insulation

VITAMINS
SOURCES
A
B

Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats

C
D

VITAMINS
FUNCTIONS:
Regulate processes in the body (heartbeat, breathing, digestion,etc.)

MINERALS
CALCIUM
SOURCES Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/

IRON
SOURCES Vegetables/fruits/ dairy foods/grains/ meats/

MINERALS
FUNCTIONS:

Regulate processes in the body. (become part of the body)

WATER
FOOD SOURCES FUNCTIONS: Aids chemical reactions, controls body temperature, transport nutrients

All foods

3 MAIN FUNCTIONS OF NUTRIENTS

1) Build & repair tissue (Proteins) 2) Provide heat & energy (carbohydrates & fats) 3) Regulate body processes (vitamins, minerals, water)