4. Agenda
Understanding Basics of Nutrition
Major classes of Nutrients
Functions of Nutrients
Understanding food Pyramids
Summary
5. Nutrition
Nutrition is important for the body to
survive. Very important for energy, growth,
development, immunity & maintenance. We
get this from Food
9. Proteins
Amino acids ( 20 different)
9 essential – those needed by diet
11 Non essential – present in our body
Proteins
Building Block of our Body
Need for making Enzymes / Hormones
Major ingredient of blood
1gm of protein needed per kg of body wt
11. Vitamins
Maintenance & repair
Fat Soluble A , D, E, K,
Water Soluble
C (asborbic acid)
B complex – thiamin, riboflavin, panthothenic
acid, niacin, folate, biotin)
Anti-oxidants
C E Beta Carotene (vit A)
15. Summary
Body needs food from all 6 basic food groups.
Our body needs balanced essential nutrition to
maintain optimal health
Nutrient needs vary in different people of all age
groups