Lecture9 GEST1007 2022 Class
Lecture9 GEST1007 2022 Class
Lecture9 GEST1007 2022 Class
AN OVERVIEW OF
NUTRITION
6 Classes of Essential Nutrients
• Macronutrients: required in relatively large amounts
(measured in grams)
• Carbohydrates
• Protein
• Lipids/fats
• Water
• Micronutrients: required in small amounts (measured in
milligrams or micrograms)
• Vitamins
• Minerals
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the body’s main source of energy.
They come in two kinds:
Simple carbohydrates (sugars)
These can provide a lot of energy for immediate
use, but contain no other useful nutrients.
Breads Rice
Fruit
Biscuits
Pasta
Breakfast
cereals Potatoes
Root vegetables
Proteins
Proteins are used to generate energy only when the
body has exhausted its stores of carbohydrates and fats.
Proteins are very important in the body for other reasons.
Our muscles and other tissues are made from proteins.
Meat Eggs Fish
Margarine Cream
Sausages Cheese
Vitamins
Your body needs vitamins to help it work normally.
Vitamins are needed for many functions including:
Vitamins
This table gives information about some important vitamins:
• Measures of Energy
– Kilocalories (Kcal) – measure of food energy
Fiber
Fiber is actually a substance called cellulose. It is found in
the cell walls of plants.
PLANNING A
HEALTHY DIET
Diet-Planning is important
Diet-Planning Principles
The 3 “keys” to a healthy diet
1. Variety – eat a wide selection of foods
2. Moderation – don’t eat to excess
3. Balance – eat a fair proportion of different
foods