Understanding Health
UNDERSTANDING
HEALTH
CHAPTER 6.NUTRITION AND WEIGHT
CONTROL
WILLIAM M. KANE
Introduction
◦ Name: Mairis Õispuu
◦ Studying: Food Engineering and Product Development
◦ Topic: Nutrition and Weight Control
◦ Importance of this topic
Section 1. The Basics of Nutrition
◦ Carbohydrates
◦ Fats
◦ Proteins
◦ Vitamins
◦ Minerals
◦ Water
◦ Fibre
Section 2. A Balanced Diet
◦ The Food Groups
◦ Milk and milk products
◦ Fruits and vegetables
◦ Breads and cereals
◦ Sugar, refined fats, and oils
◦ Meat group
◦ Vegetarianism
◦ Dietary Guidelines
Section 3. Weight Problems
◦ What is the right weight for you?
◦ Body composition
◦ Two types of obesity
◦ Causes of weight problems
◦ Psychological reasons of eating
◦ Lack of exercise
◦ Speed of eating
◦ Junk food
Section 4. Methods of Weight
Control
◦ Planning a weight-control program
◦ The need of exercise
◦ Changing your eating habits
◦ Fad diets
◦ Sweating
◦ Commercial ...