Food Food Groups & Nutrients
Grains Group
Grains Group Defined: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, barley, etc.
Grains Group Defined: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, barley, etc. Examples: bread, cereal, pasta, oatmeal,
Grains Group Defined: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, barley, etc. Examples: bread, cereal, pasta, oatmeal, KEY NOTE: Make at least half your grains whole grains!
Grains Group Defined: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, barley, etc. Examples: bread, cereal, pasta, oatmeal, KEY NOTE: Make at least half your grains whole grains!
Grains Group Defined: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, barley, etc. Examples: bread, cereal, pasta, oatmeal, KEY NOTE: Make at least half your grains whole grains!
Grains Group Defined: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, barley, etc. Examples: bread, cereal, pasta, oatmeal, KEY NOTE: Make at least half your grains whole grains! Whole Grains - contain the entire grain kernel
Grains Group Defined: Foods made from wheat, rice, oats, barley, etc. Examples: bread, cereal, pasta, oatmeal, KEY NOTE: Make at least half your grains whole grains! Whole Grains - contain the entire grain kernel Refined Grains - Grains have been milled, a process that removes fiber, iron, and B vitamins
Vegetable Group
Vegetable Group Defined: Vegetables (duh) & vegetable juice
Vegetable Group Defined: Vegetables (duh) & vegetable juice Examples: carrots, broccoli, corn, asparagus, pumpkins,.
Vegetable Group Defined: Vegetables (duh) & vegetable juice Examples: carrots, broccoli, corn, asparagus, pumpkins,. KEY NOTE: Vary your veggies! 5 subgroups: different color veggies provide you will different kinds of nutrients that your body needs
Fruit Group
Fruit Group Defined: Fruits (of course) & fruit juices
Fruit Group Defined: Fruits (of course) & fruit juices Examples: Apples, Bananas, oranges,
Fruit Group Defined: Fruits (of course) & fruit juices Examples: Apples, Bananas, oranges, KEY NOTE: fruits contain natural sugars that convert to energy quickly make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Fruit Group Defined: Fruits (of course) & fruit juices Examples: Apples, Bananas, oranges, KEY NOTE: fruits contain natural sugars that convert to energy quickly make half your plate fruits and vegetables
Dairy Group
Dairy Group Defined: milk and foods made from milk that retain calcium (not cream cheese, or butter)
Dairy Group Defined: milk and foods made from milk that retain calcium (not cream cheese, or butter) Examples: Milk, cheese, yogurt,
Dairy Group Defined: milk and foods made from milk that retain calcium (not cream cheese, or butter) Examples: Milk, cheese, yogurt, KEY NOTE: drink fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk Watch your fat and sugar intake with dairy products
Protein Foods
Protein Foods Defined: foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans, eggs, nuts, seeds, soy
Protein Foods Defined: foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans, eggs, nuts, seeds, soy Examples: chicken, ham, beef, peanuts, fish, lobster, sunflower seeds, tofu,
Protein Foods Defined: foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans, eggs, nuts, seeds, soy Examples: chicken, ham, beef, peanuts, fish, lobster, sunflower seeds, tofu, KEY NOTE: choose lean meats and prepare food with little or no added fat
Nutrient
Nutrient A substance in food that helps with body processes, helps with growth and repair of cells, and provides energy
Six Nutrients
Six Nutrients Carbohydrates
Six Nutrients Carbohydrates Protein
Six Nutrients Carbohydrates Protein Fat
Six Nutrients Carbohydrates Protein Fat Minerals
Six Nutrients Carbohydrates Protein Fat Minerals Vitamins
Six Nutrients Carbohydrates Protein Fat Minerals Vitamins Water
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex)
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex)
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex) Sources of Carbohydrates:
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex) Sources of Carbohydrates: - Whole wheat breads
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex) Sources of Carbohydrates: - Whole wheat breads - Rice
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex) Sources of Carbohydrates: - Whole wheat breads - Rice - Pasta
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex) Sources of Carbohydrates: - Whole wheat breads - Rice - Pasta - Potatoes (starches)
Carbohydrates Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. Sugars (simple) Starches (complex) Sources of Carbohydrates: - Whole wheat breads - Rice - Pasta - Potatoes (starches) - Fruits
Protein
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy)
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy)
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy) Sources of Protein:
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy) Sources of Protein: - Meats
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy) Sources of Protein: - Meats - Eggs
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy) Sources of Protein: - Meats - Eggs - Fish
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy) Sources of Protein: - Meats - Eggs - Fish - Nuts
Protein Protein is essential for body growth and repair of body cells. (can also provide energy) Sources of Protein: - Meats - Eggs - Fish - Nuts - Beans
Fats
Fats Fats are a source of energy (stored)
Fats Fats are a source of energy (stored) It also protects against temperature changes.
Fats Fats are a source of energy (stored) It also protects against temperature changes.
Fats Fats are a source of energy (stored) It also protects against temperature changes. Sources of Fat:
Fats Fats are a source of energy (stored) It also protects against temperature changes. Sources of Fat: - Butter - Cheese
Fats Fats are a source of energy (stored) It also protects against temperature changes. Sources of Fat: - Butter - Cheese - Eggs - Meat
Vitamins
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions:
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions: Process other nutrients
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions: Process other nutrients Fight infection
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions: Process other nutrients Fight infection
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions: Process other nutrients Fight infection Sources of Vitamins:
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions: Process other nutrients Fight infection Sources of Vitamins: - Fruits
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions: Process other nutrients Fight infection Sources of Vitamins: - Fruits - Vegetables
Vitamins Vitamins help regulate body functions: Process other nutrients Fight infection Sources of Vitamins: - Fruits - Vegetables - Whole grain breads
Minerals
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly:
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly: Process other nutrients
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly: Process other nutrients Iron in blood
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly: Process other nutrients Iron in blood
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly: Process other nutrients Iron in blood Sources of Minerals:
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly: Process other nutrients Iron in blood Sources of Minerals: - Milk
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly: Process other nutrients Iron in blood Sources of Minerals: - Milk - Meats
Minerals Minerals help your body work properly: Process other nutrients Iron in blood Sources of Minerals: - Milk - Meats - Whole grain cereal
Water
Water Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients. (found in all food)
Water Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients. (found in all food) Eliminates waste
Water Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients. (found in all food) Eliminates waste Regulates body temperature
Water Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients. (found in all food) Eliminates waste Regulates body temperature
Water Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients. (found in all food) Eliminates waste Regulates body temperature Sources of Water:
Water Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients. (found in all food) Eliminates waste Regulates body temperature Sources of Water: - Juices - Oranges
Water Water is essential to our body because it carries nutrients. (found in all food) Eliminates waste Regulates body temperature Sources of Water: - Juices - Oranges - Milk - meats