Ms. Kelly
6 th Grade

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Let’s talk about nutrition… (Pick 1 or 2 questions and respond)
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What do you know about it….
What is it?
How do you know if you are eating well?
What makes a food “good” vs. “bad”?
What is confusing about nutrition and making nutritious food choices?
What are some consequences of having good eating habits?
What are some consequences of having poor eating habits?

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The science that studies how the body uses the substances in food
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Discusses how and why people eat the way they do
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The process of taking in food

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To give our bodies the raw materials they need to help us grow
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To socialize and enjoy time with friends and family
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To help people feel content and secure

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Diet —everything you regularly eat and drink
(NOT necessarily a plan to lose weight)
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Includes a VARIETY of nutritious foods that provide you with different nutrients

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The substances in food that your body needs to help it function properly
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6 types…
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Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
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Vitamins
Minerals
Water

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Write down everything you know about…
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Carbohydrates?
Proteins?
Fats?
Vitamins?
Minerals?
Water?
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Why is it important to make sure you get all of these nutrients?

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Complete Food Log if not completed for HW
(LIKE YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO!!!)
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If you are done….. How was your four-day weekend? Talk about it…. 

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Main source of energy for your body
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Should make up ~55% of calories
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Two types
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Simple (i.e. fruits, milk, table sugar)
Complex (i.e. bread, rice, pasta)

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Essential for growth and repair of body cells
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Made of amino acids (chain of building blocks)
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Body can produce some of them, some MUST come foods you eat ( essential amino acids)
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Should make up ~15% of calories
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Two types
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Complete : Animal foods that contain all essentials
Incomplete : Plant sources that contain SOME essentials

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Another source of energy
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Used for energy storage
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Protection against temperature changes
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Carries certain vitamins into blood
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Should make up no more than 30% of calories

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Substances that help regulate body functions
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Help use other nutrients, fight infection, and maintain a healthful glow
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Water-soluble : B and C
**must be replaced every day
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Fat-soluble : A, D, E, K

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Elements that help your body work properly
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Work to strengthen bones , keep muscles healthy, and heart beat regularly
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Examples: calcium , iron , sodium

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Carries nutrients around your body
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Aids in digestion and waste removal
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Drink 6-8 glasses each day

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Bring in a FOOD LABEL from any product you have at home

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A guideline to help you choose what and how much to eat in order to get all of the nutrients you need
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Contains five food groups (group of like foods)
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Grains
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Vegetables
Fruits
Dairy
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Protein foods

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Discuss your experience on MyPlate.gov…
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Did you find it an informative site? Why or why not?
Was it fun to navigate on this site? Why or why not?
Do you think you’ll visit this site again to learn more information about nutrition and physical activity? Why or why not

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Information found on food packages that tell you about the food
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Shows consumer:
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Serving Size
Calories
Sugar
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Fat
Recommended Dietary Allowances ( RDAs )

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Amount of food or drink that is generally served
 http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthy/portion s_kit/serving_size.pdf

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A unit of heat that measures the energy available in foods, which provide energy for your daily activities
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About 3,500 calories = 1 lb. of fat
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1 gram carb = 4 kcal
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1 gram protein = 4 kcal
1 gram fat = 9 kcal
1 gram alcohol = 7 kcal

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What is a healthier snack option—an apple or a Hershey’s chocolate bar? How do you know? Explain.

To burn off the 250 kcals in a 20-ounce bottle of regular soda, a 135-pound person would have to:
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Source: CSPI Liquid Candy (2005)

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Foods you eat in between meals
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Important to choose wisely !
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Choose a VARIETY of different snacks

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Starch
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Fiber
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Saturated Fats
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Cholesterol
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Sodium
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Caffeine
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Sugar

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Complex carbohydrate stored in potatoes , rice , wheat , and other plants
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When digested, turns to glucose ( sugar ) for long-lasting energy
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?

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The tough, stringy part of raw fruits, veggies, wheat, and other indigestible grains
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Helps carry food and wastes through body
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?

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Fats found mostly in animal products (i.e. milk, butter, egg yolks, meat)
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Often contain “bad” cholesterol
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Instead, try…
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Low-fat or nonfat milk and desserts
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Avoid fried foods
Eat fish, skinless chicken, or lean meat
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?

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A wax-like substance our bodies produce and need in small amounts
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Found in animal fats
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Too much can “clog your arteries” and lead to heart disease
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?

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A mineral that helps control the amount of fluid in our bodies
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Too much sodium = too much fluid = high blood pressure and heart disease
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Instead, try…
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Cut down on salty snacks (and condiments)
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East less processed food
Read food labels
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?

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A substance that can speed up body processes
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Too much can cause heart to beat rapidly or irregularly and impact sleep
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Instead, try…
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Caffeine-free or decaffeinated drinks
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Sleep !
Eat more carbohydrates early on
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?

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An “ empty-calorie ” that sweetens food and can lead to tooth decay
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Instead, try…
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Cutting back on foods with added sugars
Read food labels (brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, molasses, concentrated fruit juice, sweetener, glucose, lactose, fructose, sucrose, galactose, dextrose, maltose)
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?