Learning Target: I can describe the functions of the six categories of nutrients.
Nutrient Notes
Nutrients: substances in foods that are necessary for the body's growth and maintenance.
Influences on food choices:
*Family
*Cultural Background
*Religion
*Friends
*Convenience
*Cost
*Area where you live
*Advertising
*Health
The six categories of nutrients:
Influences on food choices:
*Family
*Cultural Background
*Religion
*Friends
*Convenience
*Cost
*Area where you live
*Advertising
*Health
The six categories of nutrients:
Protein
growth and repair of body tissues some energy *meat, dry beans, nuts, eggs Carbohydrates quick energy *breads and cereals Fats stored energy carries vitamins A,D,E,K cushions organs *milk products, meats, "others" group foods |
Vitamins
regulate body functions A- eye sight *A- carrots, liver C- prevents infections *C- oranges, citrus D- strong bones and teeth *D- sunshine, milk Minerals calcium- strong bones and teeth *calcium- milk products iron- carries oxygen in the blood *iron- meats Water regulates body functions aids digestion controls body temperature *water, juices, milk, melons, oranges |