You Are What You Eat!

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You Are What You Eat!

• The Connection Between
• What You Eat
• and Your Health

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Macronutrients in the Diet are Required for All
Living Organisms

1. Protein
2. Fats
3. Carbohydrates

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PROTEIN
Nuts
Beans
Chicken

• Is necessary to build and repair muscle and all
  tissues.
• Is needed for cells to talk to each other.
• Is burned to provide energy.

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FAT
Butter- saturated fat
Avocado- saturated fat
Vegetable Oils-unsaturated fat

• Is required to keep our bodies warm.
• Protects our muscles, bones, and organs.
• Allows us make cell membranes.
• Is burned to provide energy

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FAT
Butter- saturated fat solid at room temperature
Avocado- saturated fat solid at room
temperature
Vegetable Oils-unsaturated fat liquid at room
temperature

• Unsaturated fat is more healthy to eat than
  saturated fat.

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CARBOHYDRATE
Carrots
Pasta
Fruit

• Is the main source of energy for all our tissues
  and our brains must have it (grains are for
  brains!).
• Healthier carbohydrates come from complex
  carbohydrates (whole foods-not refined). Simple
  sugars (refined foods), especially in excess, can
  be unhealthy.
• ? beans, vegetables
• ? cake, cookies, chips

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EATING FOOD FOR HEALTH
If you dont eat enough of what you need it can
lead to NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY.

• Not enough protein and vitamins
• Not enough protein and calcium
• Not enough fat, vitamins, minerals
• Not enough protein, vitamins, minerals, fiber

Weak bones
Weak muscles
Unhealthy skin and hair
Weak immune system
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EATING FOOD FOR HEALTH
If you eat more food than you need it can lead to
CHRONIC DISEASE.

• Overweight/
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Type II Diabetes

Is caused by eating too many calories (from any
source).
Is caused by eating too much fat and being
overweight.
Is caused by eating too much processed sugar and
being overweight.
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BUT
If you eat the right amount of foods that
provide what you need for energy and building
materials to promote health, you are more
likely to live a long, healthy life!!!
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AND

• If you DONT eat the right amount of foods,
• you are more likely chronic disease such as
• heart disease and/or diabetes!!!

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What are Heart Disease and Diabetes?
Heart Disease (Atherosclerosis)

• WHAT
• 1 cause of death in the US!
• Too much fat builds up in the coronary arteries
  that get nutrients and oxygen to the cells of the
  heart.

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What are Heart Disease and Diabetes?
Heart Disease (Atherosclerosis)

• WHY
• A lifetime of
• Eating too much.
• Not exercising.
• Too much stress.

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What are Heart Disease and Diabetes?
Heart Disease (Atherosclerosis)

• HOW TO PREVENT
• Eat whole foods (not processed).
• Exercise.
• Watch your food portions.
• Stay at a healthy weight.

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What are Heart Disease and Diabetes?
Type II Diabetes
WHAT Too much sugar overloads the blood and
causes problems in your body.
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What are Heart Disease and Diabetes?
Type II Diabetes

• WHY
• Overeating
• Eating refined and fast foods
• Drinking sugary drinks
• (i.e. soda pop)

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What are Heart Disease and Diabetes?
Type II Diabetes

• HOW TO PREVENT
• Eat whole foods (not processed).
• Eat small meals more often.
• Eat sweets only as a special treat, not everyday.

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MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES WAYS TO PROMOTE HEART
HEALTH

• Stay away from cigarettes and other tobacco
  products.
• Learn about how your heart works for you it is
  amazing!
• Ask your doctor to measure your blood pressure
  when you go for a checkup.
• Exercise everyday.

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MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES WAYS TO PROMOTE HEART
HEALTH

• Stay at a healthy weight and if you need to lose
  weight, take positive steps to do so.
• Eat 5 or more fruits and vegetables everyday.
• Dont eat too much fat, sugar, salt or
  cholesterol (found mostly in packaged foods and
  fast food).
• Learn how to work through stress so that you do
  not stay upset.
• Smile and laugh often.
• Be kind to yourself and to those around you!