you are what you eat
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Health and NutritionEssential
nutrients are chemical
substances used by the
body to build, maintain, and repair tissues and regulate
body functions.
Essential nutrients cannot be
manufactured by the body and must be
obtained from foods
or supplements.
* Essential nutrients allow you to be a living, sensing human being *
Obesity in the U.S.
Approximately 300 million people are obese.What causes it?Large portion sizesSoda and caloric
sweetenersLack of exercise and
fast/processed foodsCorn products in all
foods
GMOs(Genetically Modified Organisms)
Nature materials are altered using genetic engineering techniques
Creates foods and genes that are unstable
These do not occur in nature
Make up 80% of conventional processed food in the U.S.
High Fructose Corn Syrup
This is a modified glucose-fructose that
has undergone enzymatic processing
to produce an addictive sweetness.
In most frozen/processed foods
The body takes it differently than natural glucose
Leads to obesity
DiabetesThis is a disease in which one
cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels.
Closely linked with genetics, obesity, diet and exercise
Body becomes insulin resistant (can’t uptake sugar)
Long-term consequences include;Cardiovascular diseaseDamage to the blood vessels and
strokesAmputation, numbness, blindness,
and kidney failure
How to Eat Good Foods
Look for organic labelsMake sure items have less than 5
ingredientsless red meat and more lean protein
Use a grocery list and shop the perimeterGrow your own food or use local farmers
markets