BPE-SPE 2019

1. Nutrients
found in our
Body
By : Sheehan Vin G. Baitan
Myra Q. Balasoto

2. Nutrients
 The nutrients found in all foods and drinks
provide nourishment for the body. This
nourishment is in the form of:
 Substances which provide energy
 Building blocks for bone, muscle, organs,
hormones and blood
 Substances needed for processes to occur in
the body (like digestion)
 Substances that protect the body

3. Carbohydrates
 Carbohydrates can be grouped into two
categories: simple and complex. Simple
carbohydrates are sugars whereas complex
carbohydrates consist of starch and
dietary fibre.

4. Purpose and Importance
 Carbohydrates are one of the main types of
nutrients. They are the most important source
of energy for your body. Your digestive system
changes carbohydrates into glucose (blood
sugar). It stores any extra sugar in your liver
and muscles for when it is needed.

5. 100-150 Grams Per Day
Age Proper intake
1-3 yrs. Old 19 grams
4-8 yrs. old 25 grams
9-13 Male 31 grams
9-13 Female 26 grams
14- 18 Male 38 grams
14-18 Female 29 grams
19 yrs. Old and
above
1,800- 2,400
calories

6. Protein
 Proteins are considered long chains of amino
acids, which are the important molecules we
get from our diet. Amino acids can be found in
many different types of foods, even
vegetables, but the highest sources are those
that come from animals like meat, dairy, eggs
and fish plus to a lesser extent certain plant
foods like beans and seeds.

7. Purpose and Importance
 Protein is used in every single cell in our body and
is critical for building muscle mass, supporting
neurological function, aiding in digestion, helping
to balance hormones naturally and keeping our
mood upbeat. Protein foods are also beneficial for
preventing weight gain since they make us feel full
and require more work for the body to digest than
fast-acting refined carbohydrates.

8. Age Proper intake
1-3 yrs. old 13 grams
4-8 yrs. old 19 grams
9-13 yrs. old 34 grams
14- 18 yrs old 46- 52 grams
19 yrs old and above 76 grams

9. Fat
 The nutrients found in all foods and drinks provide
nourishment for the body.
 The fat in food includes a mixture of saturated and
unsaturated fat. Animal-based foods such as
meats and milk products are higher in saturated
fat whereas most vegetable oils are higher in
unsaturated fat. Compared to carbohydrate and
protein, each gram of fat provides more than twice
the amount of calories (9 kcal per gram).

10. Purpose and Importance
 Nevertheless, dietary fat does play an
important role in a healthy diet. Fat maintains
skin and hair, cushions vital organs, provides
insulation, and is necessary for the production
and absorption of certain vitamins and
hormones.

11. Age Proper Intake
1-3 yrs. old 33-45 grams
4-8 yrs. old 1,200- 2,000 cal
9-13 yrs. old 39- 101
14- 18 yrs old and above 1,400- 2,600 cal

12. Vitamins
 Vitamins are substances that your body needs to
grow and develop normally. There are 13 vitamins
your body needs. They are
 Vitamin A-
 B vitamins -
 Vitamin C
 Vitamin D
 Vitamin E
 Vitamin K

13. Purpose and Importance
 Vitamins help to regulate chemical reactions in the
body. There are 13 vitamins, including vitamins A,
B complex, C, D, E, and K. Because most
vitamins cannot be made in the body, we must
obtain them through the diet. Many people say
that they feel more energetic after consuming
vitamins, but vitamins are not a source of energy
(calories). Vitamins are best consumed through a
varied diet rather than as a supplement because
there is little chance of taking too high a dose.

14. Minerals
 These essential nutrients, those that your
body needs but cannot produce, include the
inorganic substances found in foods.

15. Purpose and Importance
 minerals are components of foods that are
involved in many body functions. For
example, calcium and magnesium are
important for bone structure, and iron is
needed for our red blood cells to transport
oxygen. Like vitamins, minerals are not a
source of energy and are best obtained
through a varied diet rather than supplements.

16. Water
 Your body uses water in all its cells, organs,
and tissues to help regulate its temperature
and maintain other bodily functions. Because
your body loses water through breathing,
sweating, and digestion, it's important to
rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods
that contain water.

17. Purpose and Importance
 Water is a vital nutrient for good health. Most of our body
weight (60-70%) is made up of water. Water helps to
control our body temperature, carries nutrients and waste
products from our cells, and is needed for our cells to
function. It is recommended that adults drink 8 glasses of
fluid daily (or more in hot weather or during physical
activity). This fluid does not have to be water alone. It
can also be obtained from juice, milk, soup, and foods
high in water such as fruits and vegetables. Caffeine-
containing beverages (coffee, tea, cola) don't count
because caffeine is a diuretic, making us lose water. A
great plus for water in comparison to the other fluids is
that it hydrates our body without extra calories.

18. Age Proper Intake
1-3 yrs. old 4 cups a day
4-8 yrs. old 5 cups a day
9-13 yrs. old 7 cups a day
14- 18 yrs old and above 8- 11 cups a day

19. Thank you!