What is a Nutrient: __________________________________________________________________
6 Major Nutrients and how they are used by our body:
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builds maintains and repairs cells
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our body’s main source of energy
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used for energy and to transport the fat soluble vitamins (ADEK)
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help body systems (eg. Immune) and help other nutrients
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help the body work properly and some become part of our body
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essential for life and makes up the largest % of our body
Four Food Groups and Serving Sizes (metric-mL/g)
Vegetables & Fruit
Grain Products
Milk & Alternatives
Meat & Alternatives
juice ____________
bread __________
cheese ________
meat ________________
apple ___________
cold cereal _______
milk ___________
beans ________________
salad ___________
pasta __________
yogurt _________
eggs _________________
canned veg ______
rice ___________
peanut butter _________
List 3 Key Messages from Canada’s Food Guide:
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Which Food Groups are the best sources of the nutrients we need?
Vegetables and Fruit
Grain Products
Milk & Alternatives
Meat & Alternatives
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CFG 2017-2018
Warm Taco Salad
½ lb.
1
½C
½ tsp.
½ tsp.
½ tsp.
1/4 C
2C
1½C
1C
lean ground beef
small onion, finely chopped
salsa
salt
cumin
chili powder
sour cream
torn lettuce
crumbled tortilla chips
shredded cheddar cheese
375g
1
125 mL
2 mL
2 mL
2 mL
60 mL
500 mL
375mL
250 mL
1. In a non-stick skillet, brown ground beef
and chopped onion over medium heat
(5). Using a wooden spoon, stir to break up
the meat, cook until meat is all brown.
1. Wash lettuce then dry it in the lettuce
spinner. Tear lettuce into small pieces (do
not cut with a metal blade as it will cause
lettuce to rust).
2. Blend in salsa, salt, cumin and chilli
powder. Reduce heat to medium-low (3);
stir for about 5 minutes or until heated
through.
2. Place clean torn lettuce in a large mixing
bowl.
3. Just before serving, stir in sour cream and
let cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Grate cheese and add to lettuce. (do not
mix).
4. Break up tortilla chips and add to lettuce
and cheese (do not mix).
When ground beef and sour cream mixture is hot, pour it over the lettuce, cheese and tortilla mixture
in the large mixing bowl.
Using two wooden spoons toss until completely mixed.
Serve onto large plates.
Helpful Hints for this Lab
Equipment for White Tray
Measuring spoons
¼ C dry measure
3 custard dishes
2 spoons and a table knife
1 small white bowl
CFG 2017-2018
New Equipment
Lettuce spinner
Non-stick pan
Cheese grater
Table Setting
Placemats
Large plates
Forks
Glasses