12th-PE-Chap-.2 Sports nutrition.pptx

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
● 2.1 Balanced Diet and Nutrition Macro and Micro
nutrients
● 2.2 Nutritive and non- nutritive Components of Diet
● 2.3 Eating for Weight Control-A Healthy Weight, the
Pitfalls Of Dieting Foot intolerance and food Myths.
Pro. SNEHALATA SANKPAL

Meaning of Balanced Diet and Nutrition
A balanced diet is that which contains the proper amount of each
nutrient. A balanced diet consists of all essential food
constituents i.e. protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and
minerals in correct proportion. Nutrition is the science that deals
with food and its uses by the body. Food supplies the energy for
every action our body undertakes, from eating bananas to
running a race. Food also provides material that our body needs
to build and repair its tissues and to regulate the functions of its
organs and systems. The chemicals in food which our body
needs and are essential for the growth and replacement of
tissues are called nutrients.

Macro and Micro Nutrients Macro Nutrients
The macronutrients include carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are the main source of energy in all activities
that we do. The elements of carbohydrates are carbon,
hydrogen and oxygen. Carbohydrates are organic compounds
which are important for our digestive process. They require
less water in diet. There primary function is to provide energy
to the body, especially to the brain and nervous system. There
are two main types of carbohydrates i.e. simple carbohydrates
and complex carbohydrates. Pro. SNEHALATA SANKPAL

Proteins
Proteins are the basic constituents of our cells. They are large molecules, so they
cannot get directly into our blood. So, they turned into amino acid by our digestive
system. There are 23 amino acid and only 9 are available in diet. Proteins form tissues,
repair the broken tissues, regulate balance of water and oxygen etc. They are body
building foods. Foods rich in proteins are eggs, meat, fish and dairy products as well as
pulses, nuts and cereals
Fats
Fats contain hydrogen, carbon and oxygen. These are the most
concentrated source of energy in food. Fats have a very high energy
content. Foods rich in fats are butter, oil, sausage, cheese, fish, chocolate,
olives and nuts. If we permanently take too little exercise, we become
overweight or even ill. Many fats are unhealthy such as trans-fats in deep
fried foods.

Micro Nutrients ____ Minerals
Minerals contain elements needed by our body in small quantities. But these are
essential for proper growth and functioning of the body. A shortage of minerals
can have severe effects on health. For example, a long-term shortage of foods
containing iodine in people leads to thyroid gland diseases. Some of the
important minerals are mentioned below

● Iron It is important for the formation of haemoglobin. Its deficiency leads to anaemia and
sources are meat, eggs and dry fruits.
● Calcium It is needed for the formation of strong bones, teeth and also for clotting of blood
and muscle contraction. Its deficiency causes rickets, asthma and sources are milk, egg
yolk, cheese and orange.
● Phosphorus It is required for development of strong bones and teeth and also for making
energy. Its sources are egg, fish, meat and unpolished rice.
● Potassium It is important for growth and keeping cells and blood healthy. Its deficiency
weakens the muscles of the body and sources are carrot, beet root, onion, tomato, orange
and mango.
● Sodium It is needed for the proper functioning of the nervous system. Its sources are milk
and milk products, meat and eggs.
● Iodine It is essential for proper thyroid function. Its deficiency causes goitre and sources are
seafoodand salt.
● Fluorine It is important to make the enamel (polish) of the teeth hard and prevents dental caries.
● Copper It is helpful in red blood cells,connective tissue and nerve fibre formation and functioning.
● Zinc It is required for insulin production and also for functioning of male prostate, digestion and
metabolism Pro. SNEHALATA SANKPAL

Micro Nutrients
Micro nutrients are vitamins, minerals and secondary plant compounds.
Vitamins
Vitamins are compounds of carbon which are essential for the normal
growth and working of the body. They are required in very small
quantities. Many of them can be stored in the body for months or even
years but others need to be freshly absorbed every day. There are two
groups of vitamins i.e. fat soluble and water soluble

Fat Soluble Vitamins : The vitamins that are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
and are soluble in fats such as vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin E and vitamin K. The fat
soluble vitamins are explained below
● Vitamin A : This is essential for normal growth of the body. Deficiency of vitamin
A leads to night blindness and also affects the kidneys, nervous system and
digestive system. Sources are milk, curd, ghee, egg yolk, fish, tomato, papaya,
green vegetables, orange, spinach, carrot and pumpkin.
● Vitamin D : This is essential for the formation of healthy teeth and bones. The
presence of this vitamin in the body enables it to absorb calcium and phosphorus.
Its deficiency causes rickets, softness of bones and teeth diseases. Sources are
egg yolk, fish, sunlight, vegetables, cod liver oil, milk, cream and butter.
● Vitamin E : This is essential in increasing the fertility among men and women as
well as proper functioning of adrenal and sex glands. Its deficiency causes
weakness in muscles and heart. Sources are green vegetables, sprouts, coconut
oil, dry and fresh fruits, milk, meat, butter and maize.

Water Soluble Vitamins : The vitamins that are composed of nitrogen,
sulphur and are soluble in water such as vitamin B complex, vitamin C.
● Vitamin B Complex : There are 12 vitamins in this group, some
of them are B1, B2, B3, B6 and B12. They are necessary for
growth, proper functioning of heart, liver, kidney and maintains
smooth skin. Its deficiency causes Beri-Beri disease. Pellagra
and also decreases immunity.
Sources: are wheat, milk, nuts, peas, egg yolk and sprouts.

● Vitamin B, (Thiamin) : Vitamin Bt or Thiamin, helps to release energy from foods, promotes
normal appetite, and is important in maintaining proper nervous system function.
● Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) : Riboflavin or Vitamin B2, helps to release energy from foods,
promotes good vision, and healthy skin. It also helps to convert the amino acid tryptophan
(which makes up protein) into niacin.
● Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Vitamin B3 or niacin works with other B-complex vitamins to metabolise
food and provides energy for the body. Vitamin B3 is involved in energy production, normal
enzyme function, digestion, promoting normal appetite, healthy skin and nerves.
● Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Vitamin B6 is a key factor in protein and glucose metabolism as well
as in the formation of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a component of red blood cells-it carries
oxygen. Vitamin B is also involved in keeping the lymph nodes and thymus gland healthy.
● Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Vitamin B12 is also known as Cobalamin, aids in the building of
genetic material, production of normal red blood cells, and maintenance of the nervous system.
● Vitamin C : Vitamin C is also called Ascorbic acid, which is a water-soluble vitamin and cannot
be stored in the body. Most plants and animals can produce their own vitamin C but humans
cannot. Vitamin C is needed for proper growth, development, and to heal wounds. It is used to
make the collagen tissue for healthy teeth, gums, blood vessels and bones. Deficiency of
vitamin C causes scurvy.

Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Components of Diet
Food components whether they are nutritive (providing calories) or non-
nutritive (not providing calories) are needed to a multitude of food and
beverages. They not only provide a sweet flavour to foods, they are also used
to preserve foods (in jams or jellies), provide body bulk and texture (in ice-
cream and baked goods), enhance other flavours (like salty) and aid in
fermentation (in breads and pickles).
The nutritive components of diet are proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins
and minerals. Non-nutritive components do not contribute to the energy,
calories or nutrition of the body. Some non-nutritive components are essential
for the body while others harm the body. Colour compounds, flavour
compounds, food additives, plant compound, water, roughage or fibre are some
non-nutritive components of diet. Pro. SNEHALATA SANKPAL

1. Set an Appropriate Goal.
2. Lay Stress on Health Not on Weight.
3. Cut Your Calories.
4. Active Lifestyle.
5. Bring Out Support.
6. Yogic Exercises.
7. Avoid Fatty Foods.
8. Avoid Junk and Fast Food.
9. Avoid Overeating.
10.Don't Eat Smaller Meals Frequently.
11.Avoid Rich Carbohydrate Food.
12.Don't Skip Meals.
13.Regular Exercise or Physical Activity
14.Balancing the Intake of Calories and Expenditure of
Calories. Pro. SNEHALATA SANKPAL

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