What Are You Eating?


Choosing Healthful Foods

Nutrition - The sum of the processes by which humans, animals & plants consume and use food

Nutrient - A substance in food that helps the body processes



What is a protein?

- a nutrient that is needed for growth, building & the repair of body tissue.

- supply energy

- helps body maintain strength & resist infection

- excess protein is burned as energy or stored as fat


What are Carbohydrates?

Main source of energy for the body.
Sugars, starches & fiber.
Excess carbohydrates are stored as fat.


What is Fat?

Provides energy & helps the body store & use vitamins.

Maintains body heat, maintain an energy reserve & build brain cells & nerve tissues;