HEALTH

• Nutrition- refers to the intake of food
• • adult-related diseases osteoporosis and cardiovascular diseases
• Carbohydrates- main source of energy
• Protein- build and repair of body tissues
• Fats- serve as an insulator or to keep us warm
• Water- remove wastes and toxins from the body
• Vitamins- regulate body process and allow growth help with absorption,digestion and metalbolism
• Mineral- helps regulate body processes
• Macronutrients- carbohydrates,fats,protein and water
• Micronutrients- vitamins and minerals
• Macronutrients- large amount of nutrients
• Micronutrients- a small amount of nutrients
• Calcium- a crucial period for bone development
• Protein- need lots of bodybuilding food
• Carbohydrates and Fats- need more energy foods
• Vitamins- need small amounts of vitamins
• Minerals- promote chemical reaction
• Nutritional Guide Pyramid- provide a framework as shown on the suceeding page
• • Fats and Oils- 6-8 table spoon
• Sugar and Sweets- 5-8 table spoon
• Fish,shellfish,meal and poultry,dried beans and nuts- 3-4 serving
• egg- 1 piece
• Milk and milk product- 1 glasses
• Vegetable- 3 serving
• Fruits- 2-3 serving
• Rice,rice product,corn,root crops,bread,noodles- 5-8 servings
• Water/Beverage- 8 glasses