Nutrition Review Sheet
Nutrients- are substances that provide nourishment for the body’s growth or metabolism.
6 Basic Nutrients
· Carbohydrates- nutrient that gives us high amounts of quick energy.
o Bread (complex), fruit(complex), vegetable(complex), soda/chocolate bar(simple carbohydrate)
· Fats- nutrient that gives us stored energy.
o Ice-Cream
· Proteins-nutrient that builds muscle and bones.
o Eggs, Meat
· Vitamins-nutrient that helps regulate body processes.
· Minerals-nutrient essential to growth and metabolism.
· Water- essential for digestion, respiration, carrying nutrients and oxygen.
Food Labels can help you to:
· Choose foods that are low in fats, sugar and salt.
· Compare the nutrient content of different foods.
· Identify recommended serving sizes.
· Identify calories per serving.
Food Pyramid- is a graphic representation of human nutritional needs in the form of a pyramid.
· Key parts to following the Food Pyramid
o Balance-it’s important to get foods from all of the food groups
o Variety-it’s important to eat different foods within each food group.
o Moderation-it’s important to consume foods within reasonable limits, not excessive eating.
· 7 Parts of Food Pyramid
o Grains
§ Benefits-provides lasting energy, helps with weight management
o Vegetables
§ Benefits-More energy, less likely to get colds & flu, healthier skin, healthier weight
o Fruits
§ Benefits- More energy, less likely to get colds & flu, healthier skin, healthier weight
o Oils, Sugars and Salt
o Milk
§ Benefits- Healthy, strong bones & healthy muscles(no muscle cramping), healthy teeth
o Meat and Beans
§ Healthy Strategies-leanest beef cuts include round steaks and roasts, top loin, top sirloin; buy skinless chicken parts or take off skin before cooking; choose nuts as a snack
o Physical Activity
§ Benefits- Having more energy and stamina, improving flexibility, strength and endurance, reduce risk of future disease, sleep better, concentrate better, manage weight, feel better about your body.
§ Recommendation- at least 30 minutes a day