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?