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Nutrition – Chapter 9 Notes
I.
Nutrients –
a. What are the functions of nutrients?
i.
ii.
iii.
b. 6 Essential Nutrients
i.
1. What is the function of Protein in the Body?
a.
b.
c.
ii.
1. What is the function of Carbohydrates in the Body?
a.
b.
c.
i. Simple –
ii. Complex iii.
1. What is the function of Fat in the Body?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e. Two Types of Fats:
i. Saturated –
ii. Unsaturated –
f. Trans-Fats g. From fats we get – ______________________________
i. HDL (High Density Lipoprotein) –
ii. LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) –
iv.
1. What is the Function of Vitamins in the Body?
a.
b.
c. Two Types of Vitamins:
i. Water-Soluble –
ii. Fat – Soluble –
v.
1. What is the function of Minerals in the Body?
a.
vi.
II.
1. What are the Five Functions of Water in the Body?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f. How many cups of water should you drink in a day?
i.
c. What is the Function of Fiber in the Body?
i.
ii.
Daily Guidelines for the Number of Servings
a. What four factors affect the number of servings best for you each day?
i.
b. What are Dietary Guidelines?
i. They are recommendations for diet choices for healthy Americans who are
2 years or older.
c. The 7 Dietary Guidelines
i. Eat a variety of foods
ii. Balance the foods you eat with physical activity to maintain or improve
your body weight.
iii. Choose a diet low in saturated fats and cholesterol
iv. Choose a diet high in grains, fruits, and vegetables
v. Choose a diet moderate in sugar
vi. Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium
vii. Teens should not drink alcohol
d. Calculations of Caloric Intake
i. Carbohydrates - ______%
ii. Fats - _____%
iii. Proteins - ______%
1. Teenage girls need _____________ calories per day
2. Teenage boys need _____________ calories per day