NU T R I T

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INSTRU
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MS. KA
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JOYCE
C. YLAG
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 NUTRITION
One of the basic needs of man.
Food is a substance that should be
taken orally by man.
It is consumed for the prevention of
the body from getting sick, for
growth, for body building and for
energy.
When the food is
digested, absorbed and
utilized, it will become
nutrients like
carbohydrates, protein,
fat, vitamin, mineral and
water.
 CARBOHYDRATES
Provide the body with energy
for the muscles and brain.
Give endurance and strength.
Provide fiber that helps
intestines to digest foods.
 CLASSIFICATION OF
CARBOHYDRATES
•SIMPLE(SUGAR)
CARBOHYDRATES- soda, candies,
fruits, honey, sugar and cakes.
•COMPLEX(STARCH)
CARBOHYDRATES- rice, bread,
noodles, crackers, cereals, pasta,
kamote and potato.
 PROTEIN
Will help build, repair the
body, and provide resistance
against infection.
Meat, fish, beans, and all
dairy products.
 VITAMINS AND
MINERALS
Needed by the body for
protection against diseases and
growth of bones, teeth, and
blood cells
VITAMINS USES

A Helps you see clearly;

improves texture of the skin,
hair, and nails
B Complex Helps your body to use energy
and gives you healthy skin,
nerves, and eyes.
C • Helps your teeth and gums
become healthy.
• Helps to heal wounds and
prevent cold symptoms.
VITAMINS USES
D Helps build strong
teeth and bones.
E Helps in the format
of the red blood
cells.
K Helps prevent
cancers.
MINERALS USES
Iodine • For physical and mental
growth
• For the normal function of
the thyroid gland.

Iron For the formation of

hemoglobin which transports
oxygen in blood.

Calcium For strong teeth and bones

Copper Helps in the formation of red
blood cells and absorbs iron.
MINERALS USES
Phosphorous • Helps to maintain the teeth
and bones
• aids in nerves and muscle
function.
Sodium For maintenance of body
fluid.
Zinc Helps to heal wounds.
Potassium For muscle contraction,
normal function of kidney and
heart
Magnesium Promotes the growth of the
bones.
 FATS
Give the body energy and
vitamins.
Help to regulate the body
temperature.
 Kinds of FATS
• Saturated fats- fats that have all their
atoms filled or saturated with hydrogen.
• Monounsaturated fats- it will decrease
the level of cholesterol.
• Polyunsaturated fats- prevent the body
from heart attack.
• Hydrogenated fats- manufactured fats.
 WATER
Aids the body for better digestion in
order to have regular bowel
movement.
Regulates body temperature
Cleanses the body’s internal organs
Helps to have a glowing and soft
skin.
 TYPES OF WATER
• Mineral water- contains not less than
250 parts per million total dissolved
solids with varying mineral contents and
widely varying tastes.
• Distilled water- passes through three
stage distillation processes.
• Purified water- comes from the
natural carbonation, treated for
harmful bacteria, chemicals and
minerals.
• Tap water- available in the faucet
and the cheapest drink.
• Sparkling water- contains natural
or added CO2 in the same amount
that water had when it emerged
from its source.
• Spring water- comes from
underground formation from which
water flows naturally to the surface
of the earth.
• Flavored water- comes from
enhanced flavor of basil, mint leaves
and drop honey.
• Fruit water- comes from fruits
which have good sources of water.