Nicholas LaVigne
Nutrition booklet
6 Types of Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
vitamins
minerals
water
Fat
How much protein should we have a day?
0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of body said by the DRI
What is it?
It is a macro molecule used to build muscle mass
How can it hurt your body?
Protein can cause you osteoporosis
protein
Fun fact!
The word protein is derived from the Greek word 'proteios' which means "primary" or "in the lead"
How does protein help the body?
It is used to build and repair tissues
What is it?
A natural oily or greasy substance occurring in
How much should one have of this nutrient?
20-30% of your total calorie intake
Fat
How does it help the body?
It gives your body energy
How can it hurt the body?
Can give you obesity and can cause breathing issues
What is it?
a group of organic compounds that are essential for normal growth
How much should one have of this nutrient?
25–100 micro grams
vitamin
How does it help the body?
They help shore up bones, heal wounds, and bolster your immune system
How can it hurt the body?
You can vitamin overdose
What is it?
Its in sugars, starch, and cellulose
How does it help the body?
Gives you energy
Carbohydrates
How much should one have of this nutrient?
45 to 65 percent of your total daily calories
How can it hurt the body?
This would give you weight gain
How does it help the body?
How much should one have of this nutrient?
About 15.5 cups of fluids for men. About 11.5 cups of fluids a day for women
Water
How can it hurt the body?
It can cause the level of salt, or sodium, in your blood to drop too low.
What is it?
it is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.
How does it help the body?
Help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy.
How much should one have of this nutrient?
macro minerals which the body needs in large doses (macro minerals is one of the two minerals you need)
Minerals
What is it?
Minerals are substances found in food that your body needs for growth and health
How can it hurt the body?
Too much vitamin C or zinc could cause nausea, diarrhea, and stomach cramps
What makes it healthy or unhealthy?
They have protein in them
Healthy- Planters Sunflower Kernels
How much does each cost?
$1.58
22.00¢ / oz (Walmart)
Sun Chips Original
What makes is healthy??
The low amount of sugar
Why is it healthy?
Low amount of fat
How much is it?
$2.98
Snyder's of Hanover Mini Pretzels
How much is it??
$3.99
Smartfood Reduced-Fat Popcorn
Why is it healthy??
It is low fat
Why are they healthy??
They have peanuts in them
Peanut M&M's
How much do they cost?
$3.33
How much are they??
$2.98
Nature Valley Granola Bar, Oats & Honey
Why is it healthy??
It has a lot of whole grain oats in it
Not the best snacks to get
How much are they??
$17.76
Drake's Apple Fruit Pie
Why are they unhealthy??
They have a lot of fat in them
How much are they??
$5.98
Austin Cheese Crackers with Cheddar Cheese
Why are they unhealthy?
They have a lot of bad ingredients
How much are they??
$3.68
Pop-Tarts Frosted Strawberry
Why are they unhealthy??
They have a lot of sugar in them
How much are they??
A 2.125 oz. is $0.98
Doritos
Why is it unhealthy??
It has low protein
How much are they??
$2.48
Skittles
Why is it unhealthy??
It has a lot of sugar
How much is it??
$2.88
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers
Why is it unhealthy??
It has a lot Sodium
How much are they??
$3.00
Ruffles Original
Why are they unhealthy?
it has a lot of calories
How much is it??
$1.39
Twix
Why is it unhealthy??
Has a lot of sugar
