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    Six Essential Nutrients Powerpoint 2022

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    The document discusses the six essential nutrients required for human health: carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates, protein and fat provide energy, aid growth and repair, and regulate temperature. Water hydrates cells and flushes waste. Vitamins and minerals support various functions like vision, immune function, blood clotting and bone health. Without sufficient intake of these six nutrients, the body cannot function properly and poor health can result from dehydration or malnourishment.

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    The document discusses the six essential nutrients required for human health: carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates, protein and fat provide energy, aid growth and repair, and regulate temperature. Water hydrates cells and flushes waste. Vitamins and minerals support various functions like vision, immune function, blood clotting and bone health. Without sufficient intake of these six nutrients, the body cannot function properly and poor health can result from dehydration or malnourishment.

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    The document discusses the six essential nutrients required for human health: carbohydrates, protein, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates, protein and fat provide energy, aid growth and repair, and regulate temperature. Water hydrates cells and flushes waste. Vitamins and minerals support various functions like vision, immune function, blood clotting and bone health. Without sufficient intake of these six nutrients, the body cannot function properly and poor health can result from dehydration or malnourishment.

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    Nutrition and the six essential

    nutrients
    What is a nutrient?

    • Essential nutrients are compounds that the


    body can’t make or can’t make in sufficient
    quantity.
    • These nutrients must come from food, and
    they’re vital for disease prevention, growth,
    and good health.
    6 essential nutrients

    • Without these nutrients, our bodies won’t


    function properly and can result in
    dehydration or malnourishment which can
    both end in poor health.
    • Carbohydrates *Water
    • Protein *Vitamins
    • Fat *Minerals
    Carbohydrates
    • Carbohydrates provide the most (and best)
    energy for our bodies.
    • There are two types of carbs:
     Simple carbs: are easy for the body to break down,
    so the body doesn't’t get as good of work out while
    digesting them.
     Complex carbs: are harder to break down and
    healthier for your body
     Carbohydrates should provide 50-60% of your
    calories daily.
     Examples: complex - whole grain bread, brown rice,
    vegetables
    simple – candy, soft drinks, junk foods
    Protein

    • Protein helps repair and rebuild cells,


    including hair, skin, and muscle.
    • Protein bonds damaged cells together and
    makes them stronger (like welding)
    • 10-20% of your calories should come from
    protein each day.
    • Examples: fish, beef, nuts and seeds
    Fats

    • Fat in the body helps with temperature


    regulation, long-term energy storage and
    protection for organs.
    • Unsaturated fats are important for your body as
    they provide essential fatty acids your body can’t
    make. You can find these healthy fats in nuts,
    seeds, fish, and vegetable oils (like olive, avocado,
    and flaxseed)
    Fats(cont.)

    •Avoid trans fats and limit your intake of


    saturated animal-based fats like butter,
    cheese, red meat, and ice cream.
    Water

    • Water hydrates the body and carries


    oxygen to cells; cells need oxygen to
    survive and stay healthy.
    • Water also helps flush waste through the
    body so that our body stays fresh and
    healthy. Should drink 8 glasses per day.
    • Examples: water, fresh fruits and some
    vegetables
    Vitamins
    • Different vitamins help with different
    functions in the body. Some examples
    include:
    Vitamin A Helps with healthy hair Carrots, squash
    and skin
    Vitamin C Helps fight germs and Orange juice,
    illnesses broccoli

    Vitamin K Helps blood clotting, Green leafy vegetables


    helping to heal wounds and like kale, spinach, turnip
    helps keep bones healthy. greens, collards, Swiss
    chard, mustard greens,
    parsley, romaine, and
    green leaf lettuce.
    Minerals
    • Similar to vitamins, minerals help with a
    variety of different functions within the
    body. Some examples include:
    Calcium Makes strong bones Milk, cheese,
    and teeth yogurt
    Iron Helps keep blood Tofu, spinach, red
    healthy meat

    Potassium Helps regulate blood Bannanas, sweet


    pressure potatoes

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