1. You are what
you Eat
by, Aimee Van Dine
COMS 1010

2. Health and Nutrition
Essential 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 *

3. The six Essential Nutrients
 Water
 Carbohydrates
 Proteins
 Fats
 Vitamins & Minerals

4. Obesity in the U.S.
Approximately 300 million
people are obese.
What causes it?
Large portion sizes
Soda and caloric
sweeteners
Lack of exercise and
fast/processed foods
Corn products in all foods

5. 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.

6. 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

7. Diabetes
This 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 disease
Damage to the blood vessels and strokes
Amputation, numbness, blindness, and kidney
failure

8. How to Eat Good Foods
Look for organic labels
Make sure items have less than 5 ingredients
less red meat and more lean protein
Use a grocery list and shop the perimeter
Grow your own food or use local farmers markets

9. My Plate
MyPlate consists of;
Vegetables
Fruits
Grains
Dairy
Protein foods
Half of your
plate should
consist of
fruits and
vegetables
every day.