understanding of basic Nutrition..

1. Purbangshu Chatterjee

2. Think

3. The basics

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

6. Nutrients
 Grow, repair and maintain all body cells
 Regulate body processes
 Supply energy

7. Six major classes of Nutrients
 Carbohydrates
 Fats (lipids)
 Proteins
 Vitamins
 Minerals
 WATER

8. Carbohydrates
 Key to quick energy sources
 Glucose – glycogen (liver/muscle ) fat

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

10. Fat (Lipids)
 Highest Source of energy
Make skin glow
improve your immune system

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)

12. Minerals
 20 different

13. Water
 60 % of body is water
 Need 2.5 liters per day
 Electrolyte
sodium, chloride, potassium, magnesium, calcium

14. Food Pyramid

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