What Is Nutrition?

-The study of
how your
body uses the
food that you
eat.
A nutrient is a chemical substance in food that
helps maintain the body. Some provide energy.
All help build cells and tissues and regulate
bodily processes such as breathing.
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Protein
Carbohydrates

Sugars
Starches
Cellulose
Fats
Nutrients that have
Calories:
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Definition of a Calorie:
o A unit of measure for energy in
food
Calories per gram:
Protein 1 Gram = 4 calories
Carbohydrates 1 Gram = 4 calories
Fat 1 Gram = 9 calories
Variables which affect nutrient
needs:
1. Age
2. Gender
3. Activity Level
4. Climate
5. Health
6. State of nutrition
1. Eat a variety of foods
everyday
2. Breastfeed infants
3. Maintain childrens
normal growth
through proper diet.

4. Consume fish, lean meat,
poultry or dried beans.
5. Eat more vegetables, fruits
and rootcrops.
6. Eat foods cooked in edible /
cooking oil daily.



7. Consume milk, milk products
and other calcium-rich foods
daily.
8. Use iodized salt but avoid
excessive intake of salty foods.
9. Eat clean and safe food.
7. For a healthy lifestyle and good
nutrition, exercise regularly, do
not smoke and avoid drinking
alcoholic beverages.