What you need to teach and know for each learning target
LT #1 I can describe the benefits of nutrition
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Vocabulary
Benefits of nutrition: Supports normal growth, maintains strong muscles, provides energy,
reduce risks of developing illness later in life.
LT#2 I can describe how to choose nutritious foods.
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Six classes of nutrients
Vocabulary
5 food groups
LT #3 I can explain the different types of energy we get from food.
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Vocabulary
How do the following provide energy: carbohydrate, fat, protein
LT #4 I can explain the different types of carbohydrates and why they are important.
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Vocabulary
What are the two forms that body stores extra energy.
Four types of sugars
Benefit of fiber in the body
LT #5 I can describe the different types of body fat.
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Be able to list unsaturated and saturated fat sources
Vocabulary
Two ways to get saturated fat out of diet (pg 180)
How to read a food label
LT #6 I can explain how protein benefits the body.
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Vocabulary
Where is protein found? (6 sources listed)
Protein deficiency
LT #7 I can explain the major roles and sources of vitamins.
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Vocabulary
List 5 foods high in beta-carotene
Importance of Vitamin A- Half a million children in the world go blind from lack of vitamin A.
Be able to list 5 vitamins and a source of each.
LT #8: I can describe the importance of minerals in the human body.
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Vocabulary
Calcium is most abundant mineral in body
Be able to list 5 minerals and source
60% of your body is water