IF YOU REALLY KNEW
ME
Getting to know the
OBJECTIVE
 Review previously discussed nutrient information.
 Match descriptions of nutrients to the appropriate category.
 Analyze one meal into the nutrients consumed.
 Evaluate the connection between solar energy and the energy
found in food.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
 Explain the connection between solar and nutritional energy.
 How can understanding basic nutrient information lead to
improved long-term health?
LET’S REVIEW
 Fill in the blanks:
 There are ___________ nutrients found in the foods that we eat.
 Of these they are divided in to _________ types of nutrients.
 The two categories of nutrients are called ________ and
_________.
 ____ nutrients provide 4 or 9 calories. The name of these nutrients
are ______, ______, and ______.
ANSWERS
 Fill in the blanks:
 There are ______6_____ nutrients found in the foods that we eat.
 Of these they are divided in to _____3____ types of nutrients.
 The two categories of nutrients are called ____marco_____ and
___mirco______.
 __Macro__ nutrients provide 4 or 9 calories. The name of these
nutrients are __carbohydrates____, __proteins____, and __fats____
DIRECTIONS

For this presentation you will be looking at
descriptions of the Macronutrients

You and your partners will determine which
 Group Roles:
 Score Keeper
nutrient fits the description.

Hold up the sign that your group fills is correct.

For each correct response, the group gets 1
point.

Fill in the answers in the appropriate section of
the notes.

At the end of the presentation the team with
the highest number of points will be the winner and
receive an advantage
 Note Taker
 Sign Holder
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am necessary for
brain function
I am also broken into
3 additional
descriptions
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A part of the
family
 This is the main source of
the body’s energy , are
necessary for brain function
and are broken into starches,
sugars, and fiber.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I help manufacture hormones,
I keep the body warm, and I am
essential for growth and health
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A part of the
 Fats are a necessary
component of body tissue,
family
, and allow us to
store calories to protect us from
times when food in unavailable.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am know as the “building
blocks” of life
Without me most basic life
functions cannot be carried out
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A part of
the
Family
 Almost all cells in the body are
constantly being broken down and then
rebuilt, requiring a steady supply of
protein. Works with the body to build
and repair tissues, necessary for blood
clotting, and keeps the immune system
strong and fighting disease. In other
words they are the
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
It is recommended to consume
25-35% of me in your daily diet
I stay in the stomach longer than
other foods, making you feel full
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
 Fats needs are expressed as a
the
which depends on levels of
family
percent of total energy needs,
physical activity.
will be part
of a balanced diet.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I help muscles work better
Forms of me include starch,
fiber, and sugar
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
the
 Energy form these provide
fuel for all activities.
are all subcategories of this family. It is
best to eat limited amounts of
sugars for a healthy diet.
family
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
That I cannot be absorbed or
digested and I am important for
“cleaning out” the digestive track as I
pass through the body
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
I am fiber a part
of the
 A portion of a plant that can not be
digested, fiber can absorb water and
help get rid of waste products. Fiber
may help prevent heart disease, cancer,
and diabetes. When not enough is
consumed, constipation may occur, but
too much will cause nutrients to pass
family
through too quickly to be absorbed.
CHANGE ROLES IN
YOUR GROUP
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I reduce the effects of arthritis
I help food taste better
I am found in animal and plant
sources
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member
of the
 Fats are important for
increasing energy intake to more
adequate levels. The type of fat
in the diet has important effects
on health
family
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
Other descriptions of be include
monounsaturated, saturated and cholesterol
I am found in fish, nuts, canola oil, and
nuts
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
the
family
 Two unsaturated fats are
essential fatty acids because they
are essential to health and have
to be eaten because the body can
not make them. Omega-3 fatty
acids are essential
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I can be found in plant and animal
sources
I am found in foods such as meat,
dried beans, and legumes
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
 These are a major component
of the body’s transportation
system and carry oxygen and
the
nutrients to all cells of the body.
family
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am needed for the absorption of
vitamins and provide energy to carry out
bodily functions
I am often found in fried and baked foods
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
the
family
 While fats are needed in the
body it is recommended to limit
the amount of trans fats of
“partially hydrogenated” oils
often found in margarine and
chips or cakes
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
Other description of me include
starch, sugar, or fiber
The majority of calories we eat
come from starchy foods
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
 These foods are widely
the
amounts are the main source of
family
available and in sufficient
energy
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW…
I provide energy for every cell and at least
half of daily calories should be me
I also add sweetness to foods, provide
fullness, and found in peelings of fruits and
vegetables
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
the
 Starches, sugars, and fibers
are important parts of the diet.
If is recommended to consume
whole grain bread instead of
white because during processing
a lot of nutrients are lost.
family
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
Almost all foods contain me,
even in small amounts
I provide the highest level of
energy
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
the
family
 In addition to all the help fats
provide in the body they used to
enhance flavor of foods eaten
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am found in yogurt, fish, eggs,
milk and cheese as well as other
animal and plant sources
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
Part of the
family
 Plan sources include dried
beans, peas, lentils, and soybeans
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I build and repair tissues
I am necessary for fluid regulation
I am found in foods and made by
the body
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A member of
the
family
 Adequate amounts are
needed for a well-balanced diet
and are necessary component of
body tissues and vitamin
absorption
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I
can be found in rice, potatoes,
legumes, wheat, fruits, and sugars
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
Part of the
 These foods also provide
essential minerals and vitamins
as well.
family
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am also referred to called “good”
and I reduce the risk of heart disease.
I have several form including liquid
and solid
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I
AM
A part of the
family
 HDL or high-density
cholesterol control risk of heart
disease.
 LDL is called low-density
lipoprotein
 Most fat needs to come from
unsaturated fats including oils,
seeds, nuts, and fatty fish
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Explain the connection between solar and
nutritional energy.
How can understanding basic nutrient
information lead to improved long-term health?
APPLICATION ACTIVITY
 Take one meal from your food record and analyze your
macronutrients
• Example: chicken wings, corn on cob with butter, and bread would
be protein, fats, and carbohydrates.