Nutrition
The science that studies the relationship between humans and food
Metabolism
When our bodies take larger molecules or nutrients and breathe them down into
smaller ones so that our bodies can use it - process of absorption
Good Nutrition
All of the nutrients that someone needs for their body to function at full
potential
Functions of nutrition
-Provides energy to the body
-Regulates body processes
-Builds, maintains, and heals tissue
Calories
Used to measure the energy values in food
Calories equal
energy
Measuring calories
amount of heat required to raise 1 gm. of water 1 degree centigrade
Kilocalorie
1000 calories
The 6 nutrients
1. proteins
2. vitamins
,3. minerals
4. carbs
5. fats
6. water
Why a sound diet?
-Supplies nutrients
-Provides energy and vital to good health
-Withstand stressors
-Helps with growth and development
-Protects future children and unborn
-Enjoy life a longer life and withstand aging
What needs to be increased during pregnancy?
Iron, Calcium, Protein
What minerals are in prenatal vitamins?
Folic acid and Iron
What is important to consume during pregnancy?
water, fruits, veggies, and milk
What foods should infants avoid and why?
1. cows milk - dont have stomach enzymes to digest
2. honey - botulism spores
What is needed for rapid growth?
protein, vitamins, minerals, calcium
What is the most common deficiency in infants?
vitamin D
Why do babies need to eat solid foods at 6 months?
they need extra sources of vitamin D and iron
How do you introduce foods to children?
1 new food per meal, 1 tbs at a time. don't introduce two things at once
, Should you continue to introduce foods even if a child doesn't like it?
Yes
What should children drink?
1-2 servings of whole milk
What are adolescents food choices based on?
their peers
What arises during adolescents that can cause nutritional deficiencies?
eating disorders
What changes do we need to make to our diet in adulthood?
we need to eat less
lower caloric need
we need to exercise
How should the elderly eat their meals?
more frequent smaller meals throughout the day
Breakfast
a break in the fast
studies have proven it helps with concentration, energy levels, and emotional
health
Fad diets
-teach lifestyle changes instead
-takes away some of the 6 nutrients
Heart disease
high fat diets, leaving plaques and fat in the blood vessels
Cancer
linked to having a bad diet
Stroke
high fat diet, plaques in vessels
The science that studies the relationship between humans and food
Metabolism
When our bodies take larger molecules or nutrients and breathe them down into
smaller ones so that our bodies can use it - process of absorption
Good Nutrition
All of the nutrients that someone needs for their body to function at full
potential
Functions of nutrition
-Provides energy to the body
-Regulates body processes
-Builds, maintains, and heals tissue
Calories
Used to measure the energy values in food
Calories equal
energy
Measuring calories
amount of heat required to raise 1 gm. of water 1 degree centigrade
Kilocalorie
1000 calories
The 6 nutrients
1. proteins
2. vitamins
,3. minerals
4. carbs
5. fats
6. water
Why a sound diet?
-Supplies nutrients
-Provides energy and vital to good health
-Withstand stressors
-Helps with growth and development
-Protects future children and unborn
-Enjoy life a longer life and withstand aging
What needs to be increased during pregnancy?
Iron, Calcium, Protein
What minerals are in prenatal vitamins?
Folic acid and Iron
What is important to consume during pregnancy?
water, fruits, veggies, and milk
What foods should infants avoid and why?
1. cows milk - dont have stomach enzymes to digest
2. honey - botulism spores
What is needed for rapid growth?
protein, vitamins, minerals, calcium
What is the most common deficiency in infants?
vitamin D
Why do babies need to eat solid foods at 6 months?
they need extra sources of vitamin D and iron
How do you introduce foods to children?
1 new food per meal, 1 tbs at a time. don't introduce two things at once
, Should you continue to introduce foods even if a child doesn't like it?
Yes
What should children drink?
1-2 servings of whole milk
What are adolescents food choices based on?
their peers
What arises during adolescents that can cause nutritional deficiencies?
eating disorders
What changes do we need to make to our diet in adulthood?
we need to eat less
lower caloric need
we need to exercise
How should the elderly eat their meals?
more frequent smaller meals throughout the day
Breakfast
a break in the fast
studies have proven it helps with concentration, energy levels, and emotional
health
Fad diets
-teach lifestyle changes instead
-takes away some of the 6 nutrients
Heart disease
high fat diets, leaving plaques and fat in the blood vessels
Cancer
linked to having a bad diet
Stroke
high fat diet, plaques in vessels
