Understanding Nutritional Value Healthy Diet Food

Welcome! Today, we’re diving into the concept of "Nutritional Value," a key element in understanding how our food affects our health. Nutritional value measures the essential nutrients—such as vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and carbohydrates—that our bodies need to function optimally.

1. THARANNUM BANU
THE KEY TO HEALTHIER EATING
DATE: 12th August, 2024

2. Introduction to Nutritional
Value
Nutritional value refers to the
amount of essential nutrients
in food. Nutritional value
measures the amount of
essential nutrients in food,
including proteins,
carbohydrates, fats, vitamins,
and minerals, vital for health
and energy.

3. Macronutrients: Proteins, Carbohydrates, Fats
Micronutrients: Vitamins, Minerals
Water: Essential for bodily functions

4. MacronutrientsMacronutrients
ExplainedExplained
Proteins: Build and repair tissues; sources include meat, beans, and nuts.
help to prevent diet-related illnesses, as some cancers
Carbohydrates: Provide energy; found in grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Fats: Support cell function; include healthy fats (avocado, olive oil) and limit saturated
fats.

5. What are the 5What are the 5
Main Groups?Main Groups?
Fruit and vegetables1.
Bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, and other
starchy carbohydrates
2.
Meat, fish, eggs, beans, and other proteins3.
Milk, dairy products, and alternatives4.
Oils and spreads5.

6. What else?What else?
Water and other drinks
Foods high in fat, salt, and sugar
A healthy balanced diet also includes

7. Who should use thisWho should use this
healthy diet guide?healthy diet guide?
Weight
Dietary restrictions or preferences
Ethnic origin
It applies to most individuals, regardless of their
*Exception is for babies (young children under 2) since
they have a different diet.

8. When do youWhen do you
need this guide?need this guide?
Planning what to eat
Preparing or cooking a
meal at home
Grocery shopping
Eating out or taking
away
Use this guide to make healthier choices every time you are

9. What to conclude ?What to conclude ?
Eating a healthy balanced diet and keeping an active life will
help us to maintain a healthy weight and prevent illness.
Lacks some significant nutrients – like vitamin A, B, C, and E,
and zinc, iron, and selenium – may deteriorate parts of your
immune system.

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