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Following Dietary Guidelines
7th Grade Nutrition
Lesson one
Pages B44- B51
The 6 Basic Nutrients
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Energy Supplying Nutrients
Proteins4 calories per gram
Carbohydrates4 calories per gram
Fats9 calories per gram
Nutrients in Body Processes
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Proteins
Assist in growth and repair of body cells
Incomplete Proteins Do not contain all 20 essential amino acids Plant products
Complete Proteins Contain all 20 essential amino acids Animal products such as meat and eggs
Carbohydrates
Produce Main source of energy for the body
Complex Carbohydrates- Long Lasting Energy Starches Breads, cereals, rice, potatoes
Simple Carbohydrates- Short bursts of Energy Sugars Fruit, milk, cookies, ice cream and candy
Fats
Provide energy, store certain vitamins, help maintain healthy skin and hair.
Saturated Fat Found in dairy products, solid vegetable fat,
meat and poultry Unsaturated Fat
Found in plant products and fish
Vitamins
Help the body use proteins, carbohydrates and fats
Minerals
Involved in many of the body’s processes
Water
Regulates body temperature Helps eliminate waste Cushions joints Allows cells and organs to function normally
6-8 GLASSES EACH DAY!!
The Dietary Guidelines
Set of DIET and LIFESTYLE
guidelines for Americans
The ABC of Dietary Guidelines!
Aim For Fitness- A’s
Aim for a healthy weight Foods rich in vitamins
and minerals; low in saturated fat
Be physically active each day 60 minutes of moderate
activity
There’s no time!!
Build a Healthy Base- B’s
Let the food guide pyramid guide your choices
Variety of whole grains, fruits and vegetables daily!
Choose Sensibly- C’s
Diet low in salt, saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat
Choose beverages and foods to moderate sugar intake (soda!)
The Food Pyramid MyPyramid.gov - Inside the Pyramid.Guide
(open me)
Food groups Exercise Colors Width
Old to New- What’s the difference?
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