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Personal Nutrition. In This Chapter, Learn About Nutrition. Some Nutrients Are Essential In Our Diet. Carbohydrates Simple sugars Starches Dietary fiber. Proteins Made of amino acids 9 amino acids req ’ d. Six Categories of Essential Nutrients. Fats Saturated Unsaturated
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Some Nutrients Are Essential In Our Diet • Carbohydrates • Simple sugars • Starches • Dietary fiber • Proteins • Made of amino acids • 9 amino acids req’d Six Categories of Essential Nutrients • Fats • Saturated • Unsaturated • Fatty Acids • Cholesterol Minerals 15 req’d in diet Water 11-15 cups/day Vitamins
Calorie Balance Body functions You must expend as many calories as you put in to maintain the balance and your weight Food Physical Exercise Calories In Calories Out Beverage Calorie Balance
Calories from sweetened beverages account for half of the rise in caloric intake by Americans since 1970
Making Healthy Choices - Portions Customers are often served portions two to eight times larger than the serving size for that food. Monitor your portions!