NUTRITION

is the study of food at work in our bodies, our source for energy, and the medium for which our nutrients can function.

is the study of food at work in our bodies, our source for energy, and the medium for which our nutrients can function.

Nutrition

the building blocks of life.

Nutrition

essential nutrients for life include

carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids (fats), as well as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and water

the solvent for all soluble ingredients in the blood and cells.

water

The absorption of nutrients starts the moment we begin to digest our foods, as they are transported to assist all the metabolic processes in the human body.

The human body requires —- major types of nutrients.

seven

are important but required in smaller amounts.

Micronutrients

Not all nutrients provide energy but are still important, such as

water and fiber.

are essential organic compounds that the human body cannot synthesize

Vitamins 

our main source of energy.

Carbohydrates

one source of energy and important in relation to fat soluble vitamins.

Fats

the fibrous indigestible portion of our diet essential to health of the digestive system.

Roughage (Fiber)

those inorganic elements occurring in the body and which are critical to its normal functions.

Minerals

essential to growth and repair of muscle and other body tissues.

Proteins

water and fat soluble vitamins play important roles in many chemical processes in the body

Vitamins

essential to normal body function - as a vehicle for carrying other nutrients and because 60% of the human body is water.

Water

It indicates that ——- can boost any exercise routine and affect performance and feeling of well-being while exercising.

proper nutrition

The best kinds of nutrition depends on the results that a person is —- and —— being performed.

seeking

type of exercise

According to the studies reported by the ——- indicate that ——- often can be improved by eating larger amounts of carbohydrates in the days preceding an event.

Mayo Clinic

endurance

carbohydrates

World Health Organization (WHO),

it is a "State of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity."

is a dynamic condition resulting from a body's constant adjustment and adaptation in response to stresses and changes in the environment for maintaining an inner equilibrium called homeostasis.

Health

Health Benefits

• 1. A healthier state of mind

  2. Change levels of chemicals in your brain

  3. Feel better – with more energy, a better mood, feel more relaxed, and sleep better.

  4. Have stronger bones, muscles and joints and lower risk of developing osteoporosis

  5. Helps reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and improve your mood

  6. Helps with digestion and promotes regular bowel movements.

  7. Helps you age more gracefully by maintaining your looks and your agility

  8. Helps you live longer and prevent many chronic diseases

  9. Helps you lose weight more easily (or eat more without gaining weight)

  10. Improves cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness

  11. Manage weight better

  12. Raises your metabolism and helps you lose weight more easily

  13. Recover better from periods of hospitalization or bed rest