Understanding the Role of Nutrients in Our Diet

Understanding the Role of Nutrients in Our Diet
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This article discusses the various nutrients found in our food and their importance for the proper functioning of our body. It categorizes the nutrients into two types - energy producing and non-energy producing

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Slide3ENERGY PRODUCING• Provides energy Carbohydrates • Builds and repairs tissue Protein • Insulation, protection, reserve energy Fat NON-ENERGY PRODUCING • Assists in the biochemical reactions related to the metabolic process Vitamins • Skeletal structure Minerals • Hydration, most essential to life Water • Digestion of food Fiber

Slide4Daily Servings:3-10 ounces Major Nutrients: Carbohydrates and fiber Serving: 1 oz = 1 slice bread, 1 cup dry cereal, ½ cup pasta Tips: Eat at least 3 oz of whole grains each day

Slide5Daily Servings:1 – 3.5 cups Major Nutrients: Vitamins, fiber Servings: Eat a variety of colors Tips: Eat more dark green and orange vegetables, eat more dry beans and peas

Slide6Daily Servings:1 – 2 ½ cups Major Nutrients: Vitamins, fiber Servings: 1 medium/small piece of fruit = 1 cup Tips: Eat a variety of fruit, go easy on juices

Slide7Daily Servings:3-11 teaspoons Major Nutrient: Fat Servings: Watch for it in foods such as nuts, olives, mayo, and salad dressing Tips: Use canola, olive, peanut, soybean, corn, safflower or sunflower oil.

Slide8Daily Servings:2-3 cups Major Nutrients: Minerals, protein Servings: 1 ½ oz cheese – 1 cup milk/yogurt Tips: Go low-fat or fat free, if you can’t consume milk, choose other calcium sources

Slide9Daily Servings:2-7 ounces Major Nutrient: Protein Servings: 1 oz meat = 1 egg = 1 T peanut butter = ¼ cup cooked beans = ½ oz nuts/seeds Tips: Choose low fat or lean meats – bake, broil, or grill.  Vary protein.

Slide10The calories remainingafter accounting for the calories needed for all the food groups. These can be used up with poor food choices in the pyramid or saved for a real treat!

Slide11Be physicallyactive for at least 30 minutes a day. About 60 minutes a day of physical activity may be needed to prevent weight gain. For sustained weight loss at 60- 90 minutes of physical activity is needed. Children and teenagers should be physically active for 60 minutes every day!