RTRMF – BSN 1F

PathFit 1
2nd Semester |A. Y. 2023-2024
LECTURER: Mary Ann D. Salazar

UNIT III HEALTH

NUTRITION - World Health Organization (WHO) it is a
– is the study of food at work in our bodies, our “state of complete physical, mental, and
source of energy, and the medium for which our social well-being, and not merely the
nutrients can function. absence of disease or infirmity.” Health is a
-think nutrition as a building blocks of life. dynamic condition resulting from a body’s
Essential nutrients for life: constant adjustment and adaptation in
 Carbohydrates response to stresses and changes in the
 Proteins environment for maintaining an inner
 Lipids (fats) equilibrium called homeostasis.
 Fiber
 Vitamins
HEALTH BENEFITS
 Minerals
 Improves cardiorespiratory and muscular
 Water – solvent for all soluble
fitness.
ingredients in blood and cells.
 Manage weight better
-the absorption of nutrients starts the moment
we begin to digest our foods, as they are transported to
 Helps you live longer and prevent many chronic
assist all the metabolic processes in the human body.
diseases
Have stronger bones, muscles and joints and
FAST FACTS lower risk of developing osteoporosis.
 The human body requires seven major types of  Raises your metabolism and helps you lose
nutrients. weight more easily (or eat more without gaining
 Vitamins are essential organic compounds that weight)
the human body cannot synthesize  Helps reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and
 Micronutrients are important but required in improve your mood
smaller amounts  Helps with digestion and promotes regular
 Not all nutrients provide energy but are still bowel movements.
important, such as water and fiber.  Helps you age more gracefully by maintaining
your looks and your agility
7 MAJOR NUTRIENT CLASSES  Recover better from periods of hospitalization
1. Carbohydrates – our main source of energy. or bed rest
2. Fats – one source of energy and important in  A healthier state of mind
relation to fat soluble vitamins.  Change levels of chemicals in your brain
3. Roughage (Fiber) – the fibrous indigestible  Feel better – with more energy, a better mood,
portion of our diet essential to health of the feel more relaxed and sleep better.
digestive system.
4. Minerals – those inorganic elements occurring
in the body and which are critical to its normal
functions.
5. Proteins – essential to growth and repair of
muscle and other body tissues.
6. Vitamins – water- and fat-soluble vitamins plays
an important role in many chemical processes in
the body.
7. Water – essential to normal body function – as
a vehicle for carrying other nutrients and
because 60% of the human body is water.

NUTRITION AFFECT EXERCISE?

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

The best kinds of nutrition depends on the

results that a person is seeking and type of
exercise being performed.

MAYO CLINIC
indicate that endurance often can be improved
by eating larger amounts of carbohydrates in
the days preceding an event.
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