Nutrition is the study of how food nourishes the body, and can benefit both your physical and emotional health. There are many myths, theories and facts about nutrition. Beware of the misinformation about nutrition and the diet fads on the market. The intake of proper nutrients through food is the best way to im-prove your performance. It s important to know how food affects health since you enjoy food and you care about your health.
Food is more important than some-thing just to stop hunger.
It s a fuel that contains nutrients essential for maintain-ing optimal health and top performance. The six types of nutrients are carbohydrates, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals and water. All are very important and complement each other for bodily functions. At the tiny tip of the pyramid are fats, oil and sweets which you should use sparingly. The key to the Food Pyramid Guide is recognizing what constitutes a serving for each food group.