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Nutrition 101 Are your food choices making the grade?

~ You are What you Eat ~ Nutrition is the study of how our body uses the food we eat to maintain our health.

“It’s good to Eat When You are Hungry” BREAK FAST

Hunger v. Appetite They are the same thing right?

Hunger Hunger is a physiological need for food.

Appetite Appetite is the psychological desire for food

Diet A diet is a pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and when a person eats.

Reasons Why we eat It (food) was there Social (family, holiday, outing) Emotions (anger, sadness, happiness) Someone Else Nervousness Stress

Factors that affect food choices Personal preference Convenience Cost Cultural Social Religious Availability/Variety

Body Image Body Image is the way you feel about and perceive your body

Eating Disorders A disease that involves an unhealthy concern with one’s body weight and shape. Anorexia Nervosa Self-starvation Extreme weight loss Bulimia Nervosa Binge & Purge Binge-eating Disorder Bingeing

The latest data from the National Center for Health Statistics show that 30 percent of U.S. adults 20 years of age and older are obese. An estimated 119 million Americans, or 64.5 percent, of adults are either overweight or obese. Centers for Disease Control

Obesity Obesity is a condition characterized by a large percentage of body fat High cholesterol High Blood Pressure Heart disease Diabetes Stroke Cancer (certain forms)

Top 10 Leading Causes of Death Top 6 leading causes of death all associated with obesity Heart Disease Cancer Stroke Chronic lower respiratory diseases Diabetes Accidents (unintentional injuries) National Center for Health Statistics

Dietary Guidelines Guide for healthy eating for Americans age 2 and up USDA & DHHS

Moderation Moderation Moderation Moderation

What’s a Calorie? Unit of measurement for energy 3 of the 6 nutrients provide us with energy Carbohydrate – 1 g = 4 calories Protein – 1 g = 4 calories Fat – 1 g = 9 calories

The Skinny on Fat Fat gives us twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and protein Quality v. Quantity

Serving Size Not a portion, which is the amount of food a person wants to eat; In essence whatever amount you put on your plate A serving size is the amount of food considered healthy for an average adult Need v. Want

Carb Count Carbohydrates are vital for our diet One of the six essential nutrients Source of energy for the body Similar to gas for the car, our body will not function without carbohydrates.

Low Carb / No Carb “Diets”

Load of Calories Butter Sour cream Cheese Bacon Ranch

Out with the old… Food Guide Pyramid

In with the new… United States Department of Agriculture

Let’s get physical Partnership Pedometer Compare yourself to Yourself

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Homework “Diet” Analysis “SuperSize Me for a Week” caloric calculations Visit mypyramid.gov

Evaluation One thing you learned from the presentation A question that the presentation evoked Something you will do as a result of today’s presentation Additional comments

Thank you for your time. I have enjoyed meeting with you today. Charlotte R. Williams, MAEd, CHES [email_address] “ Providing timely solutions for Community Health needs” Nutrition 101 Are your food choices making the grade?

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