Nutrition

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§ YIN LEUNG
§ S H I VAN I TAWA RE
§ S O P H E A KS OK SA ND Y S O , MP H ,
ML S ( A SCP )CM
§ J A E Y O U N G CH O , MP H , BS
Objectives
 What is nutrition?
 What is a nutrient?
 What are the roles of nutrients?
 Why is nutrition important?
 How to get proper nutrition?
 What happens when you don’t get enough nutrition?
 Where can we learn more about the topic?
Introduction
to Nutrition
Nutrition is the examination of how
food and drinks influence our bodies,
with a focus on the essential nutrients
required to maintain human health.
It investigates the biochemical and
physiological processes involved in
eating, and how dietary molecules
generate energy or are transformed
into human tissues.
What are nutrients?
Nutrients are substances found in foods that our bodies use to
grow, reproduce and survive. Good nutrition means obtaining
the right amount of nutrients from healthy foods in the right
combinations. There are 6 major nutrients we get from food:

3. Lipids (aka
1. Protein 2. Carbohydrates
Fats)

4. Vitamins 5. Minerals 6. Water

Role of nutrients
Vital for the growth of new tissues, the repair of damaged cells, and the production
of hormones and enzymes. It is required to build strong muscles and a good
Proteins
immune system. Meat, legumes (beans, peas, lentils), almonds, shellfish, and eggs
are good sources of protein.
Supply the body with a rapid source of energy and the components needed for the
Carbohydrates development of new cells. Pasta, bread, rice, potatoes, cereals, fruit, milk, and
sugar are good sources of carbs.

Provides the body with a source of stored energy and serves as a structural element
of cells as well as a signaling molecule for effective cellular communication. It
Fats
works to maintain body temperature and insulates important organs. Consume oil,
nuts, seeds, avocados, and salmon to obtain unsaturated fats.

Promote healthy body-system operations and control bodily processes. For health
Vitamins
and growth, vitamins A, B, C, D, and K are necessary.
They makeup body tissue, regulate bodily functions and are essential for healthy
cellular operation. To maintain good health, consuming food that contains minerals
Minerals
like potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, and iron is
suggested.
Since the average human body contains 60% water, water is necessary for many
Water internal processes. transfers waste for disposal, carries vital nutrients to all body
regions, and helps with body temperature maintenance.
 Importance of nutrition
For the body to function properly, grow appropriately, and maintain health, one must consume
enough macronutrients (proteins, carbs, fats, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and
minerals).

The phrase "you are what you eat" applies to how your body will react to the food it consumes,
either positively or negatively.

Processed, sweet, fatty, and overly salted foods make the body drained and unable to function
properly.

Consuming fresh, natural whole meals fuels the body by supplying it with the elements
needed for energy production, metabolic activity, prevention of micronutrient shortages,
prevention of chronic disease, and promotion of general health and wellbeing.

All bodily cells, tissues, and systems require nourishment for healthy growth and operation from
infancy through age. Growth and development are impeded in the absence of the right nutrition.
 Food Pyramid
 It was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture
and is based on recent studies on food and health.
The Food Guide Pyramid is a new graphic created to
assist individuals to think about eating healthily.
The Pyramid is made to make it easier for people to
get the right nutrients while avoiding too much fat or
sugar.
The three bottom levels of the Food Guide Pyramid
encourage eating foods from the five main food
groups.
These dietary types each offer some of the nutrients
you require, but not all of them.
At the top of the pyramid come sweets, fats, and oils.
These should only be used in tolerance.
 Malnutrition is a general term for poor nutrition, which can include
Malnutrition either excessive nutrient ingestion (overnutrition) or inadequate
nutrient consumption (undernutrition).
People who are starved are unable to maintain their normal body
processes, including growth, disease recovery, learning, physical
activity, and, in the case of women, pregnancy and lactation.
Overeating can result in obesity and problems linked to diet (such as
heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer).
Additional
Sources:
https://youtu.be/KD-FmeueFUo

https://youtu.be/IZDMBvFOKsw
Key Learnings
By giving the body the energy and
nutrients, it needs to support
growth, healing, and all the body's
systems and functions, nutrition
encourages vibrancy and a general
sense of health and well-being. A
healthy diet will also assist prevent
the emergence of chronic diseases.
A person who is undernourished or
over-nourished is considered
malnourished. When the body does
not get enough calories, lipids,
proteins, carbs, vitamins, and
minerals to keep the body and its
systems in excellent working
condition, malnutrition occurs.
References:
https://www.schoolofhealth.com/nutrition-courses/what-is-nutrition/
https://www.mlchc.org/news/what-nutrition
https://open.maricopa.edu/nutritionessentials/chapter/essential-
nutrients/#:~:text=Nutrients%20have%20one%20or%20more,breathe%2C%20grow%2C%20and
%20reproduce.
https://psu.pb.unizin.org/nutr100/chapter/why-is-nutrition-important-to-health/
https://www.who.int/health-topics/nutrition#tab=tab_1
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