Ms. Beer

6th Health

Nutrition/Physical Activity

WHAT IS NUTRITION

The science that studies how the body makes use of food

FIVE STEPS

Your body needs energy You become hungry You eat You feel satisfied Your body uses more energy

THREE THINGS FOOD DOES FOR YOU Food gives your body the raw materials

it needs to grow Eating is an enjoyable activity Helps people feel content and secure

DIET Everything you eat and drink on a daily

basis

NUTRIENT

Nutrients are the substance in food that your body needs

FOOD DIARYDay One: Day Two:

Breakfast:•Banana•Bagel

Breakfast:Banana2 eggs, and 1 piece of toast

Lunch:•Peanut butter and jelly on wheat bread•Apple•Carrots

Lunch:•Peanut butter and jelly on wheat bread•Grapes •Fruit snacks

Dinner:•Skinless chicken•Whole wheat pasta•Corn

Dinner:•Plain pork chop•Sweet potato•Brussels sprouts

Snacks:•Fruit Snacks•Gold Fish

Snacks: •Gold Fish•Trail Mix

JOURNAL How many categories of nutrients are

there? List the nutrients:

SIX NUTRIENTS Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins Minerals Water

CARBOHYDRATES Definition: the main source of energy for

our body Simple carbohydrates are found in:

Fruits, milk, and table sugar Complex carbohydrates are found in:

Bread, rice, and pasta

PROTEINSAre essential for the growth and repair of

body cells Proteins are made up of Amino Acids Examples of proteins are

EggsNutsMeats

FATSSource of energy Fat protects the body against

temperature change Eating too much fat can lead to weight

gain and other health problems Examples:

Butter, red meat, cheeses

VITAMINS Helps regulate body functions Vitamins help fight infections Which vitamins dissolve in water?

C and B complex

MINERALS Help our bodies work properly Examples:

CalciumPhosphorus

Minerals can be found in:MilkMeatsFruitsVegetablesDried beans

WATER Essential to life Water helps with digestion and

removes waste and cools you off We should drink 6-8 glasses of water

every day.

RDA Recommended Dietary Allowance

Amount of each nutrient to be eaten each day

It varies depending onAgeGender

FOOD GROUPS List one item under each food group

sheet:Try to list one that is not up there again,

If you can not think of one, list your favorite item in that food group

Once you are done, have a seat at your desk, and get your packet out please

2 Cups

3-4 Ounces

2 ½ Cups

5 ounces

3 Cups

EASY PORTION GUIDE SHEET

Which food group Bring in a food label

JOURNAL Why did you choose to bring that item,

as your food label Take out your which food group

worksheet

STARCH Complex carbohydrate

Stored in potatoes, rice and bread Starch is turned into a sugar that gives

you energy

FIBER Is the tough, stringy part of raw

vegetables, raw fruits and other grains that you cannot digest

Fiber helps carry food and waste through your body

SATURATED FATS Fats found mostly in animal products,

such as milk, butter, and meat

CHOLESTEROL It is a wax-like substance our bodies

produce and need in small amounts

FOUR WAYS TO REDUCE SATURATED FATS AND CHOLESTEROL

Choose low-fat or non fat milk and milk products

Avoid Fried foods Choose low fat or nonfat desserts Eat fish, skinless chicken, or lean meat

SODIUM Having a diet high in sodium can cause

your body to retain fluids It can lead to:

High Blood PressureHeart Disease

THREE WAYS TO REDUCE SODIUM INTAKE Cut down on salty foods Eat less processed food

Examples: canned soup Read food labels and buy brands with

less added sodium

CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

SUGARS Avoid soft drinks, candy, and baked

goods Read food labels

CALORIE A unit of heat that measures the

energy available in body Recommended amount varies based on

AgeSex M/FActivity Level

SMART CONSUMER WORKSHEET

FOOD LABEL WORKSHEET How many calories are in the entire container?   How many calories are in one serving   How much saturated fat is in one serving?   What is the main ingredient in the food?   How many carbohydrates in the entire food product   How much total fat is in one serving?   Explain if you think this food is a healthy choice

JOURNAL Finish your food label worksheet If finished:

What surprised you about reading your food label

Food Item Calories Fat (g)

Total Calories: Total Fat:

DISCUSSION QUESTION Answer the discussion questions on the

back of the restaurant worksheet

JOURNAL What are the five food groups? How many serving of vegetables should

we have daily?

Fitness:Being ready to handle day to day living

Three benefits of exercising Physical Benefits Mental Benefits Social Benefits

MUSCULAR STRENGTH Is the most work your muscles can do

at any given time Examples:

Lifting weights You develop arm muscles

MUSCULAR ENDURANCE How well a muscle group can perform

over a given time without becoming overly tired

AEROBIC EXERCISE Rhythmic Non stop Vigorous activities

Examples:RunningCycling

TEST: Date: March 21 or 22