2. Overview
Balanced Diet and Nutrition : Macro and Micro Nutrients
Nutritive and Non-Nutritive Components of Diet
Eating Disorders- Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
Effects of Diet on Performance
Eating for Weight Control- A Healthy Weight, the Pitfalls of Dieting, Food Intolerance and Food Myths
Sports Nutrition ( Fluid & Meal Intake, Pre, During and Post Competition)
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3. Meaning of Balanced Diet
Intake of edibles which can provide all the essential constituents necessary for growth and
maintenance of the body
A diet which consists of all the essential food constituents
viz. protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and water in correct proportion
Every individual does not require same type of diet
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4. Meaning of Nutrition
The science of food and its relationship to health
Deals with the dynamic process in which the food consumed is digested, nutrients are
absorbed, distributed to the tissues for utilization and wastes are disposed off the body
Type Of Nutrients
Macro
Nutrition
Micro
Nutrition
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6. Micro Nutrients
Required in very small amounts
Extremely significant for normal functioning of the body
Enables various chemical reactions to occur in the body
Minerals Vitamins
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7. Minerals
Very essential in our diet
4 % of body weight is made up of minerals
Required for healthy teeth, bones, muscles
Transmission of nerve impulses, formation of hormones, maintenance of heart beats
etc.
0.1 gm of Macro Minerals required/ day
0.01 gm of Micro Minerals required / day
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10. Vitamins
Organic chemicals required in very small amount to keep our body healthy
Absence of vitamin in diet causes deficiency disease
Fat Soluble Vitamins are composed of Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
Water Soluble Vitamins contain Nitrogen & Sulphur
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11. Type of Vitamins
Vitamin
A
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin
D
Vitamin
K
Vitamin
E
Water Soluble Vitamins
Vitamin
H
Vitamin
B
Vitamin
C
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12. Nutritive and Non-Nutritive
Components of Diet
Nutritive Components of Diet
Provide energy or calories
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Minerals, Vitamin
Non-Nutritive Components of Diet
Does not provide energy
Provide Fibre or Roughage
Provide Water, Flavour, Colour
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18. Non-Nutritive Components of Diet 18
Fiber or Roughage
Food component which can not be digested by intestinal tract
Has no nutrient value
Add bulks to the food and satisfy the appetite
Prevents constipation
Two categories
Soluble – soluble in water
Insoluble – not soluble in water
Soluble fibre reduces blood sugar fluctuation and lowers cholesterol
Insoluble fibre is good stool softener
30 gm is recommended for adult/day
Decreases the risk of Heart Disease
Source:
Wheat, Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Oats
Connective tissues of meat & fish
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Water
Essential component of diet
Blood comprises of 90 % water
Regulates body temperature
Functions as lubricant, keeps skin moist and protects the body from shock
20 % from food & 80% from water intake
Colour Compounds
Food becomes more appetizing and attractive by colours
Natural pigments are found in fruits and vegetables
The colours from animal products and grains are less bright
Non-Nutritive Components of Diet
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Flavour Compounds
Flavours are derived from both nutritive and non-nutritive
component of food
Acidic food provides sour taste
Alkaline food provides bitter taste
Plant Compounds
Plant contains other non-nutritive substances
Tea , Coffee contains caffeine
21. Eating Disorders 21
Eating in Excessive amount or in very small amount
Eating disorders affect mental and physical health
Depression and Anxiety is common
Malnutrition and electrolyte imbalance
Two major eating disorders:
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia
22. Anorexia Nervosa
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Causes of Anorexia
Psychological Factors
Social Factors
Biological Factors
Symptoms of Anorexia
Excessive Weight loss
Feeling of Fat
Using Diet Pills or Laxatives
Excessive Exercise
Strange Food Rituals
Pretend to Eat
Dieting despite being Thin
Afraid of Gaining weight
More Cautious about Calories
Remain conscious about appearance
Management & Treatment of Anorexia
Face the reality
Restoring Healthy Weight
Individual Psychotherapy
Medication
This is a psycho-physical condition. It is characterized by lack
of appetite and an associated with the subconscious desire to
remain slim. Such a felling usually develops in young women
or adolescence female in order to retain their body figure and
image.
23. Bulimia Nervosa 23
Eating Disorder
Person eats in excessive amount and then
vomits to avoid gaining weight
Types of bulimia
Purging Bulimia
Non-Purging Bulimia
Causes of Bulimia Nervosa
Family History
Psychological factors
Performance pressure in sports
Social factors
Symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa
Tries for vomiting after every meal
Faces dehydration due to frequent vomiting
Inflammation of food pipe
Performs excessive exercise
Uses laxatives, diuretics or enemas
Salivary gland may be swollen
Broken blood vessels may be seen in the eyes
Peptic ulcers
Treatment of Bulimia Nervosa
Multidisciplinary treatment includes medical and
psychological treatment
Recovery is slow
Psychological treatment
Medication Education of Nutrition and Healthy
Weight
Be cautious about Exercise
26. Methods to Control Healthy Body
Weight
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Set the appropriate goal
Lay stress on health not on weight
Cut calorie in take
Follow active life style
Take support from family and friends
Yogic exercises
Avoid junk and fast food
Do not skip meals
Avoid alcohol, smoking and drugs
Regular exercise/ physical activity
27. The pitfalls of Dieting 27
Extreme reduction of calories
Restriction on some nutrients
Skipping meals
Intake of calories through drinking
Underestimating the calories
Intake of labelled foods
Not performing exercises
28. Food Intolerance 28
Food Intolerance and Food allergy are not same
A detrimental reaction to a food or beverage that produces symptoms in one or more body
organs but refers to reactions other than food allergy
Cause:
Part or complete absence of activity of enzymes which breakdown the food elements
Symptoms:
Bloating, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting,
irritable bowel , skin rashes and sometimes fatigue,
joint pains, dark circles under the eyes, night sweats
and other chronic conditions
Management of Food Intolerance
Elimination followed by reintroduction
Prolonged elimination builds tolerance
Fructose intolerance therapy
Lactose Intolerance therapy
Histamine intolerance therapy
29. Food Myths 29
Potatoes make you fat
Fat free products will help you in losing weight
Eggs increase cholesterol level so avoid it
Drinking water while eating makes you fat
Do not take milk after eating fish
Starve yourself to lose weight
Exercise makes you eat more
30. Sports Nutrition 30
Sports Nutrition
before competition
Sports Nutrition After
competition
Sports Nutrition During
competition
31. Sports Nutrition before competition 31
Start taking complex carbohydrates one week before which helps in glycogen storing
Glucose is usually preferred as best energy source for the activity of high intensity
Diet rich in carbohydrates and low in fat, protein and fibre
Sufficient intake of fluids to prevent dehydration during competition
32. Sports Nutrition during competition 32
Necessary to stay hydrated and to maintain blood sugar level
Frequent intake of fluids
If duration of the competition is more than 60 min, take small amount of
carbohydrates at regular intervals( 10 to 20 min)
Sports drinks may be beneficial during high intensity level activities
33. Sports Nutrition after the competition 33
Necessary for proper recovery and to maintain energy level for the next day’s competition
Intake of fluids
Take some carbohydrates within 15 min after competition to start restoring glycogen
Take Fruits, juice and sports drinks
Meal within 2 hrs of competition containing 100- 200 gm carbohydrates and lean protein ( 20 gm
or more) to enhance muscle recovery
Take Cheese, egg, milk and curd etc.
After 2 hrs take a full balanced meal containing grains, rice, potatoes, cereals, vegetables, fruits
and protein
2 gm carbohydrate/ Kg of body weight and 40 gm of proteins is recommended