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    Nutrition in Plants by Taru

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    This document provides information on nutrition and healthy eating. It discusses the importance of choosing complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables for energy and vitamins. Simple carbohydrates and sugars provide little nutrition. It recommends choosing unsaturated fats found in plants, fish, and oils over saturated fats. Daily calorie requirements are broken down by carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Losing one pound per week involves cutting 250 calories per day through diet and exercise. Tips for healthy college eating include balancing nutrition with fitness through activities like walking and intramural sports.

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    Nutrition in Plants by Taru

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    This document provides information on nutrition and healthy eating. It discusses the importance of choosing complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables for energy and vitamins. Simple carbohydrates and sugars provide little nutrition. It recommends choosing unsaturated fats found in plants, fish, and oils over saturated fats. Daily calorie requirements are broken down by carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Losing one pound per week involves cutting 250 calories per day through diet and exercise. Tips for healthy college eating include balancing nutrition with fitness through activities like walking and intramural sports.

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    This document provides information on nutrition and healthy eating. It discusses the importance of choosing complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables for energy and vitamins. Simple carbohydrates and sugars provide little nutrition. It recommends choosing unsaturated fats found in plants, fish, and oils over saturated fats. Daily calorie requirements are broken down by carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Losing one pound per week involves cutting 250 calories per day through diet and exercise. Tips for healthy college eating include balancing nutrition with fitness through activities like walking and intramural sports.

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    This document provides information on nutrition and healthy eating. It discusses the importance of choosing complex carbohydrates like whole grains, fruits, and vegetables for energy and vitamins. Simple carbohydrates and sugars provide little nutrition. It recommends choosing unsaturated fats found in plants, fish, and oils over saturated fats. Daily calorie requirements are broken down by carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Losing one pound per week involves cutting 250 calories per day through diet and exercise. Tips for healthy college eating include balancing nutrition with fitness through activities like walking and intramural sports.

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    NUTRITION IN PLANTS

    Choosing Healthy, Low-Fat Foods


    GOOD NUTRITION…………….

    Gives us more energy, prevents diseases and


    makes us feel better! The food you eat actually
    makes up the cells in your body.
    There’s an old saying that we are what we
    eat!
    Chose food that will help your body to become
    stronger and more energetic.
    Making wise choices about what we eat
    matters!
    CARBOHYDRATES
    Complex CHO (STARCHES)…………………..
    GRAINS: breads, whole grains, rice, pasta and potatoes
    Give your brain and muscles energy
    Are a good source of B vitamins and iron
    VEGETABLES/FRUITS: broccoli, carrots, salad, pears,
    apples, etc.
    Help eyes, hair, blood and boost your immune
    system
    Are a good source of vitamins A and C,
    minerals and fiber

    “Good Carbohydrates”
    CARBOHYDRATES
    Simple CHO (Sugars)…………………………….
    Made From: White, brown and raw sugars, honey,
    corn syrup and molasses
    Provides little nutrition
    Adds extra calories that can lead to extra body fat

    “BAD CARBOHYDRATES”

    Indigestable CHO Fiber……………………………


    Can’t be broken down and absorbed
    Not an energy source
    PROTEINS

    Proteins……Help build muscles, fight infection


    and heal wounds

    Best Sources….Poultry, fish, peanut butter,


    beef, tofu and eggs
    FATS
    Fats…………….Keep hair and skin soft
    Protect our organs
    Insulate our bodies
    Fuel the body
    Help to absorb vitamins
    Help to clot blood
    Saturated Fats……..Found in butter, cheese, milk products, palm
    coconut oils ( used in commercial baked
    foods)
    Unsaturated Fats…Found in plant foods, fish, oils (olive, peanut
    canola), tuna, salmon
    Trans Fats…………Found in many snack foods, baked goods
    and fried foods
    I GRAM OF FAT = 9 CALORIES
    DAILY REQUIREMENTS
    Based on an 1800 Calorie Diet
    Carbohydrates…….6o% of 1800 calories
    .60x 1800 = 1080 calories

    Proteins…………….10-15% of 1800 calories


    .15 x 1800 = 270 calories

    Fats…………………>30% of 1800 calories


    .25 x 1800 = 450 calories
    TOTAL 1800 calories
    LOSE 1# A WEEK

    Do The Two Step…………………………..


    1. Cut 250 calories every day from your diet preferably in the
    form
    of fat, sugar and alcohol.
    2. Burn 250 extra calories every day with physical activity……..
    cycling a few minutes in the morning and walking a mile after
    lunch. The more you move, the less you need to restrict
    your diet.

    1# = 3500 calories
    500 calories x 7 Days = 3500 calories (1#)
    College Eating and Fitness 101

    Healthy eating doesn’t have to be difficult if you keep


    these general nutrition principles in mind.

    1. Eat nutritious meals and snacks: Food is the fuel


    needed to keep your body and brain energized
    2. Balance healthy eating with fitness: Exercise helps
    to relieve stress and keeps your body strong
    3 Listen to your body: Recognize when you are hungry
    and full
    Healthy Eating Tips
    Eat 3 meals /day or 6 smaller meals
    Down size your portions
    Try whole-grain breads/cereals
    Ask yourself, “Am I really hungry?”
    Eat fruits instead of cookies, cakes or candy
    Have 21/2 cups of vegetables/day
    Eat low-fat dairy products
    Have your big meal at lunch
    Drink natural fruit juices and water rather than soda
    Have baked snacks or 94% fat-free microwave popcorn
    Rather than fried foods have grilled or baked
    Take a daily vitamin
    Read labels
    Fitness in College Life

     Walk or bike to class


     Join an intramural/varsity sport
     Go for a walk with friends
     Take a fitness class when offered
     Utilize the Fitness center

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