The Importance of Nutrition - Thornton Township High School District 205

Chapter 10

The Importance of Nutrition

Vocabulary

Nutrition ? process by which your body takes in food and uses it.

Nutrients ? substances in food that your body needs to grow, repair itself, and supply you with energy.

Calorie ? unit of heat used to measure energy your body uses and the energy it receives from food.

Hunger ? physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's physical need to eat.

Appetite ? psychological desire for food.

Influences on Food Choices

Family and culture Friends Time and money Advertising

6 Basic Nutrients

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Fats

Minerals

Protein

Water

Nutrient Functions

Provide energy Grow, repair, maintain body tissue Maintain metabolic functioning Provide heat, insulation, lubrication Utilize other nutrients

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