Nutrition

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Macronutrients

Water

transports materials to cells

Helps maintain blood volume and body temp.

Carries toxins and waste from cells

Protein

The Building Blocks of our body

maintains body tissues (muscle, hair, organs)

Is found in all the cells of the body

Type of energy source when low on carbs

Fat

Unsaturated Fats

Usually liquid at room temp.

lowers LDL

Saturated Fats

Usually solid at room temp.

increases chances of LDL and obesity

Bad Fat

concentrated source of energy

Fat protects organs and keeps the body healthy

A high diet in fat leads to heart disease, cancer and diabetes etc

regulates hormones

Carbohydrates

Complex

Fibre

type of complex carbohydrate

makes you feel full which helps manage weight

prevents cancer and removes cholestrol

this cannot be digested

found in starches mostly in grain products like bread, pasta, vegetables and legumes

These types of carbs take longer to break down

starches create a more steady source of energy

Simple

Type of sugars found in milk, fruit and yogurt

Provides a quick source of energy

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Body Types and Obesity

Obesity is an eating disorder caused by an imbalance of energy intake & energy output.

Causes: 1. Genetics- it may come from your family genes 2. Over-eating- can cause an increased number of fat cells before 12 yrs old. Fat cells can grow 150% their original size 3. Metabolism-obese people have a higher BMR.

Health Risks

1. Diabetes 2. Hypertension 3. Arteriosclerosis 4. Angina pectoris 5. Varicose disease 6. Kidney disease

The body types are: Ectomorph-tall, thin, and low body fat Mesomorph-broad shoulders, lean and muscular Endomorph-short and high body fat

Calories

Basal Metabolic Rate(BMR):

BMR is the rate at which our bodies use energy

1. Body Composition 2. Age 3. Growth 4. Height 5. Sleep

Daily Caloric needs influence by:

1. Gender 2. Body Size 3. Genetics 4. Age 5. Physical Activity Level

Energy Equation Balance

Energy in= Energy out, weight is maintain/stays the same

Energy in is greater/energy out, weight is gained

Energy out is greater/energy in, weight is lost

Calories are the measurement of energy found in food

-1 gram of carbohydrates has 4 calories -1 gram of fat has 9 calories -1 gram of protein has 4 calories

Trends and Theories

Trends

Hair Vitamins

Slim tea

Waist Trainer

Theories

Diet

Atkins Diet: This diet restricts carbohydrates, making the body burn its own fat for fuel, instead of carbohydrates. When the body is in this state, many people tend to feel less hungry, and as a result, lose weight.