Nutrition

FOOD CHOICES

YOUR FOOD CHOICES – THE INSIDE STORY

YOUR FOOD CHOICES While you enjoy the sensual qualities of food the mouth-watering appearance,  aroma,  texture, and flavor of your body rely on the life-sustaining functions that nutrients in food perform. Other food substances, including phytonutrients (or plant substances), appear to offer even more health benefits beyond nourishment. What’s inside your food? (food choices) Nutrients

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WHAT IS NUTRITION

WHAT IS NUTRITION, MACRONUTRIENTS AND MICRONUTRIENTS

WHAT IS NUTRITION Nutrients are substances necessary for proper bodily function. Some are required in large quantities (macronutrients) and some are required in small quantities (micronutrients). There are 4 types of macronutrients: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats, and Water, and two types of micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals. (WHAT IS NUTRITION) Macronutrients Proteins Proteins are the basic structure

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FOOD CHOICES

FOOD GROUPS TO ENCOURAGE FOR GOOD NUTRITION AND HEALTH

FOOD GROUPS Fruits, Veggies, Whole Grains, Milk, Priorities! Eating a variety of nutrient-packed foods every day is basic to good nutrition and health! Today we know much more about health-promoting nutrients found in these nourishing foods. (FOOD GROUPS) That means making fruits,  vegetables,  whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat milk and milk products a personal

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