Journal
Your task:
Write in your journal everything you ate for
breakfast today?
Next:
Write down exactly what you would eat if you
were trying to eat a healthy breakfast
Nutrition
Chapter 3
Back to Basics
What’s a nutrient?
6 Types of Nutrients
1. Proteins
4 calories per gram
Meat, Beans, etc.
2. Carbohydrates
4 calories per gram
Fruits, Veggies, Grains
3. Fats
9 calories per gram
Good fats- high in LDLs; avocado, nuts
Bad fats- high in HDLs; animal fats (dairy, red meat)
4. Vitamins
5. Minerals
6. Water
Proteins
Building block for
muscle
Amino Acids- basic
building blocks (22)
Essential Amino Acids-
come directly from food
Complete Proteins-
contain all the amino
acids (animal proteins)
Carbohydrates
Functions:
Energy
Protein breakdown
Protection against toxins
Simple vs. Complex
Fats
Chain of fatty acids
Function:
Saturated vs. Unsaturated Fats
Function
Growth and repair
Maintaining body temp
Cushioning vital organs
Skin texture
Manufacture of hormones
Cholesterol
Journal Evaluation
Identify the three macronutrients present
in each breakfast (actual/ideal)
Initial Food Log
Record every meal and snack
10 Components of
Good Nutrition
1. Variety
“Eat a rainbow everyday”
2. Ideal Weight
1 ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
cure
3. Exercise
Raises metabolism
Regulates appetite
4. Fiber in your diet
25-30 grams a day
Satiation
Digestion
Prevention of disease
Sources:
Fruits/veggies
Beans
Whole grains
5. Minimize Sugar intake
Fat Storage
Diabetes
6. Eat Less Sodium
Highly prevalent in processed foods
Generally not a salt shaker issue
Most Americans eat too much
7000 mg vs. 1100-3300 mg recommended
7. Eat Less Fat
Less than 30% of one’s calories
Prevention of Arteriosclerosis,
Hypertension
8. Avoid Alcohol and
Smoking
Negative nutritional value of Alcohol
Social, Emotional problems with drinking
Smoking = Lung Cancer/Emphysema
Addiction
9. Drink Plenty of Water
Body is 60-70% water
Hunger response vs.
Thirst Response
Regulation of Appetite; 0
calories or chemicals
Aid to the Digestive
System
Hydration and Sport
Performance
10. Avoid “Stress Eating”
Addictive
patterns
Food as
Medication
Food will not
make us happy
Bad food
decisions
Role of Vitamins
and Minerals
Vitamins
Organic substances that regulate and
coordinate function
Come from your food; especially raw
foods
Water Soluble: C and B
Fat Soluble: A, D, K, and E
Minerals
Inorganic substances
Form bones, teeth, and blood cells
Regulate fluids and chemical reactions
Cannot be manufactured; must be eaten
Supplements?
May be helpful, but not a substitute
Safety net
Multi-Vitamin
Fish Oil
Creatine, etc.
Benefits of Vitamins
Vitamin C, E, and A
Antioxidants – cancer prevention
Vitamin D
Bone growth
Vitamin B
PMS, asthma, Energy
Enriched and Fortified
Additives & Preservatives
Diets