Food needs of teenagers are higher than children and adults because of their rapid growth and very active life
Food provides the body with the energy needed for the different activities that we do everyday
Eating different kinds of food assures the consumption of all the nutrients essential for a healthy body
Health is dependent on a balanced supply of nutrients
Lack of essential nutrients, excess of certain nutrients, or imbalance among nutrients may seriously impair health
Food
Anything that we eat which provides nutrition to the body
Nutrition
The science of food and its relation to health
The study of food that we eat and how the body uses it
Functions of Food Nutrients in the Body
1. Build new cells and repair those that are worn out every day
2. Regulate complex body processes
3. Supply energy to maintain life and to carry out daily activities
Goodnutrition can help guard against malnutrition and help prevent diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cancer
Classification of Foods by Origin
Food of plant origin
Food of animal origin
Classification of Foods by Nutrient Content
Carbohydrate
Protein
Fat
Vitamins and Minerals
Carbohydrate
Contains glucose
Provides heat and energy for the body necessary for work and activity and maintenance of body temperature
Protein
Contains amino acid
For building body cells and tissues
Fat
Contains fatty acids
Source of moreenergy for the body
Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins and minerals
Lack of vitamins and minerals can cause nutritional deficiency
Nutritional Deficiency Diseases
Beri-Beri
Scurvy
Water
Essential for life because it dissolves all nutrients to be absorbed by the body
Basic Food Groups
Energy Food
Body-building Food
Body-regulating Food
Energy Food
Contains carbohydrates, source of calorie that is used by the body to keep it warm and maintain all the body processes
Calorie
A standard measure of energy and the unit that is used the value of food and the amount of energy that the body burns each day
Types of Carbohydrates
Sugar
Starch
Cellulose/fiber/roughage
Fat
A nutrient that supplies more energy than carbohydrates and protein
Contains carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and adds flavor to food
Can be saturated, unsaturated, and polyunsaturated
Protein
Protein is essential to life and its main function is to build and repair cells
Proteins are made up of smaller units called amino acids which is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
Amino acids can be essential or nonessential
High-quality protein has all the essential amino acids needed by the body
Body-regulating Food
Hormones
Enzymes
Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins
Water Soluble
Fat Soluble
Foods are grouped together because they provide similar amounts of key nutrients
Nutrition and PersonalAppearance
Skin
Teeth
Eyes
Hair and Nails
Body Size
Posture
Personal Appearance
Personality
JunkFood
Highly processed food that is made up of 'empty' calories foods loaded with full of saturated fat, sugar and devoid of nutrients which neither helps the body to nurture, focus and perform vital functions all through the day
Healthy Food
Fresh and natural products such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins and good fats that deliver your body with essential nutrients for carrying out several bodily processes, combat sickness and keep diseases at bay
When you consume a diet that is packed with natural fresh produce, it facilitates to lower the risk of several chronic disorders like cancer, obesity, cardiovascular problems, diabetes and many more
Healthy foods are mostly low on calories and contain huge amounts of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and dietary fiber that are well-known for promoting total well-being
Healthy foods like fruits and veggies or whole grain cereals are a source of good dietaryfiber
An adequate amount of fiber in the diet helps with delaying gastric emptying time, keep you satiated and prevent you from overeating
Fiber-rich foods also benefit to maintain the digestive system healthy and function effectively thereby lowering cholesterol and blood glucose level
Meal
Any of the regular occasions in a day when a reasonably large amount of food is eaten, such as breakfast, lunch, or dinner
Types of Meals
Lunch
Luncheon
Dinner
Supper
Many Filipino Families eat together during lunch and supper, especially on weekends. However, since everybody seems to be busier these days, members now look for some places to eat their lunch
The Menu
It includes all the food served at the meal
A weeklymenu is a list of all the food served during a week including snacks
Mealplanning saves the family from over spending on food and ensures the nutrition requirements of each member of the family
Course
Includes all the food that is served at the same time within a meal