Nutrition3rd-5th Grade

1http://www.choosemyplate.gov/downloads/GettingStartedWithMyPlate.pdf

TEKS3rd Grade: Identify foods that increase or reduce bodily functions. (3.4C) 4th Grade: Describe the relationship between food intake and physical activity such as calories consumed and calories expended. (4.4E)Explain the link between physical activity/inactivity and health such as calories consumed and calories expended (4.4F)

5th Grade: Identify the relationship between optimal body function and a healthy eating plan such as eating a variety of foods in moderation according to U.S. dietary guidelines (5.4F)

3rd Grade•What is the difference between a “GO” food and a “SLOW” food? •Why might some foods decrease bodily functions?

4th Grade•What is the difference between a “GO” food and a “SLOW” food? •How does physical activity affect calories consumed?

5th Grade•How do what and how much you eat affect your body functions?•How do you determine a healthy eating plan?

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• “GO” Food – everyday foods

• “SLOW” Food – sometimes food

• “WHOA” Foods – once in a while foodshttp://catchusa.org/images/go-slow-whoa%20lightresized.jpg

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• Enhance – to improve the value or quality of something

• Calorie – food energy (extra is stored as fat)

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/nutrikit/sectfe.shtml

http://blog.heart.org/vacationing-heart-healthy/

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Digestive system

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Made up of 30 feet of pipes, tubes, and more than half a dozen organs. The Digestive system processes hundreds of pounds of food each year. As it moves food through the body, the digestive system breaks down our meals into chemical compounds that can be absorbed by the body’s cells. It also separates out unneeded materials and flushes them out of the body.

Your Body’s Fuel Factory

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Your body needs food energy to stay alive.

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MyPlate

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Fruit

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Orange Juice

Raspberries

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Contain •Vitamin C: Strengthens the immune system•Fiber: Prevents constipation and increases bodily function, controls blood sugar levels, and lowers blood cholesterol

Green Beans

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VEGETABLESMake half your plate fruit and vegetables

Red Bell Pepper

Corn

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Contain •Vitamin C: Strengthens the immune system•Fiber: Prevents constipation and increases bodily function, controls blood sugar levels, and lowers blood cholesterol

GRAINS

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Make at least half your grains whole

Bread

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Contain •Fiber: Prevents constipation and increases bodily function, controls blood sugar levels, and lowers blood cholesterol•Carbohydrates: Primary energy source for your body

ProteinVary your protein

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Egg

Chickenhttp://ohsweetday.com/2009/09/roast-chicken.html

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Pork

Contains •Protein: Builds and repairs cells and tissues

Fish

Peanuts

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DAIRY

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Switch to skim or 1% milkIce-cream cone

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Contains •Calcium: Strengthens teeth and bones

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Why is it important to drink water?

Drink water so that you do not get dehydrated.

Dehydration = Your body does not have enough water to keep it working right

80% of a person’s body is made of water

Foods to Reduce

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Sodium (salt)

“WHOA” Foods – once in a while foods; have added fat and or sugar

Sugar Sweetened drinks(cokes and sodas)

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Empty Calories

Empty calories are the calories from foods high in solid fats and/or added sugars. This would include foods that we refer to as junk food or “WHOA” foods. They are called “empty” because they add calories but contain few or no nutrients. Limiting empty calories is important to prevent gaining weight.

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Why do you think “Empty Calories” were left off MyPlate?

Empty calories are NOT represented on MyPlate.

Reading Food Labels

How to determine which snack is best for you

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The Nutrition Facts Label

• Contains product specific information

• Based on US Dietary Guidelines of 2,000 calorie diet

• Helps you to compare one food to another

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Label Example

Calories

Fat

Carbohydrates

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Where to Start

First determine serving size and number of servings per package

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Calories and Calories from Fat

• Tells how much energy is in food• Remember that the number of

servings you eat determines the number of calories you actually eat!

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Calorie Math

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Exercising uses more calories than sitting still!

Nutrients

• Limit specific nutrient intake– Saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium

• To much of these can put you at risk for certain chronic diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer

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Nutrients

• Eating enough of fiber, vitamins, calcium and Iron can reduce the risk of some diseases and conditions.

• Calcium helps to reduce the risk of Osteoporosis, Fiber helps healthy bowel function, Diets high in fruit and veggies help to reduce risk of heart disease.

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Understanding the footnote

• Helps you to make your snack decision

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BREAKFASTDonutSausage linkWhole milk

BREAKFASTOatmealHard Boiled EggGrapefruit

BREAKFASTBiscuits and gravyBaconFat Free Milk

Hop on 1 foot March in Place

Jump on 2 feet

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Which meal is the most balanced?Why?

LUNCHTurkey WrapCarrot SticksWater

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LUNCHPeanut ButterSandwichDoritos2% Milk

LUNCHCheese BurgerFrench FriesSoft Drink

Why?

Hop on 1 foot March in Place

Jump on 2 feet

Which meal is the most balanced?

Which meal is the most balanced?

DINNERSteakBake Potato with butter

Salad

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DINNERPeperoni PizzaBread SticksSoft Drink

DINNERBaked ChickenGreen BeansWhole Wheat Roll

Why?

Hop on 1 foot March in Place

Jump on 2 feet

3rd Grade•What is the difference between a “GO” food and a “SLOW” food? •Why might some foods decrease bodily functions?

4th Grade•What is the difference between a “GO” food and a “SLOW” food? •How does physical activity affect calories consumed?

5th Grade•How do what and how much you eat affect your body functions?•How do you determine a healthy eating plan?

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Review

• “GO” Food – everyday foods

• “SLOW” Food – sometimes food

• “WHOA” Foods – once in a while foodshttp://catchusa.org/images/go-slow-whoa%20lightresized.jpg

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• Enhance – to improve the value or quality of something

• Calorie – food energy (extra is stored as fat)

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/nutrikit/sectfe.shtml

http://blog.heart.org/vacationing-heart-healthy/

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