unit 5
unit 5
Importance Points
Balanced diet is a diet that contains
•an adequate quantity of the nutrients. (i.e. fat, protein, carbohydrates,
•water, fiber, vitamins and minerals) that we require in a day
NUTRITION
• The process of obtaining &
consuming food or breaking down
food & substances taken in by the
mouth to use for energy in the body
NUTRIENTS
The energy food in our diet consists of various types of essential chemicals for our body termed
as nutrients
Example - Protein/ fat, carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals
MACRO NUTRIENTS
PROTEINS
CARBOHYDRATES
FATS
MACRO NUTRIENTS
BY > Most important source of energy
• > Consists of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen atoms
with hydrogen-oxygen atoms in 2:1 ratio
Carbs needs less amount of water
SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES
COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES
MACRO NUTRIENTS
SIMPLE CARBOHYDRATES
MACRO NUTRIENTS
PROTEIN
> A Contains - Carbon) Hydrogen. Nitrogen and sometimes
sulphur
Large molecules which cannot be absorbed directly into blood ARTI
Protein are turned into amino acids by digestive system
Protein is important for growth and repair of body cells
'Insufficient protein can lead to low growth and a weaken immune system
Excess protein may lead to heart diseases and liver problems
MACRO NUTRIENTS
Contains - Carbon, Oxygen and Hydrogen
Necessary for many body function.
Fats keeps the body warm, protect organs, work
as a fuel source, stores energy
Saturated Fats - Responsible for increase
in cholesterol, found in fast foods, pastries
MICRO NUTRIENTS
MINERALS
About 4% of body weight is made up of mineral
• > Required for healthy Teeth, Bones and Muscles
Minerals are used for various essential activites
• R rTransmission of nerve impulse
• Formation of hormones
Maintenance of heartbeat, etc.
MACRO MINERALS
MICRO MINERALS
MICRO NUTRIENT:
MINERALS
'Potassium:-
> It keeps our nervous system and muscular
system fit and active
> Maintain the of water in blood and tissues
> Main source - Banana, Tomatoes, Green leafy vegetables, Peanuts etc
PHOSPHORUS :-
> Plays an important role in how the body uses carbohydrates and fats.
BY >N Needed for the body to make Protein for the
BY- AN growth, maintenance, and repair of cells and
tissues.
• Helps the body make ATP
> Main source - Egg, Fish, Cod Liver, Milk etc
MICRO NUTRIENTS
MINERALS
Iron:-
Essential for production of Hemoglobin
• Deficiency causes - Anaemia
> Main source - Liver, Meat, Egg, Dry fruits,
Spinach etc
MICRO NUTRIENTS
VITAMINS:-
• Vitamins are chemical that keeps our body healthy
• Lack of Vitamins may cause different deficiency diseases
FAT SOLUBLE VITAMINS
WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
*. Soluble in fats
• Composed of Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen These are Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E,
Vitamin K
MICRO NUTRIENTS
VITAMINS
WATER SOLUBLE
Vitamin B Complex
VITAMINS
Vitamin B, - Metabolites Carbohydrates, Maintains Liver, Kidney, Brain, etc. Deficiency - Skin
diseases,
Headache, Lack of concentration, Loss of appetite, Development of body stops and many other
Vitamin B, Maintains the characteristics of Youth, Tightness and smoothness of skin, Body tissues,
etc
BY - A Deficiency- Improper growth, Unhealthy skin, Eye inflammation, Decreased immunity, et
A Vitamin By - Helps on growth of body. Deficiency - Grey Hair
Vitamin Bs - Maintains Body weight. Deficiency - Fatigue, insomnia, depression, irritability,
vomiting, etc
—————————————————————————BY:-ASTIK. DHAR DUBEY ———
B.Com, MBA, B.P.Ed,M.P.Ed