The Food Groups
OBJ: 9.NPA.2.2
I will recall the number of servings recommended for each food group and
the need for balanced nutrition
Pre-Test
Complete the Pre-Test to
the best of your ability.
You will see these
questions on the unit test
Performance Task at end of unit
Creating Meals to Improve One’s Health
Based on YOUR family history of health conditions and your current health
status and caloric needs, create a lunch and dinner based on the
requirements of MyPlate. Include all 5 food groups in your meal.
Grocery Shopping to Improve One’s Health
Your family has sent you to the grocery store to gather food for the family.
Unfortunately, many of your family members are suffering from diet-related
conditions, such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity. Find a
healthier food choice for the items they sent you to go get.
Performance task explained in more detail on Day 6 of Nutrition Unit
What do you see…
What do you see…
MyPlate
Canada’s Dietary Guidelines
Ireland’s Dietary Guidelines
Australia’s Dietary Guidelines
Read & Reflect
Scholar:
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What do you already know about nutrition, healthy eating, and
disease prevention?
Collegiate:
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Why is it important to eat healthy today and as you age?
Genius:
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It is predicted that your generation will be the first generation in
history to have a life expectancy less than your parents. Why?
What role does nutrition play?
The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease.
The leading actual cause of death is poor diet and physical
inactivity. What types of food are causing us to die an early
death?
At the end of class…..
1. Determine whether the boxes of food are a whole
grain or a refined grain. Write in complete
sentences.
2. Write a short paragraph describing the difference
between whole grain and refined grains.
3. Write down your typical day of food intake.
Breakdown the food into their food group. Count
how many times you wrote the word Dairy and write
the total at the top of your paper. Repeat this
process for Protein, Fruit, Vegetables, and Grains.
Analyze your eating habits and draw a picture of
“MyPlate” that represents what you have eaten.
Use assignment rubric
Why is it important to eat a
balanced diet?
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To provide the body with energy to
complete daily tasks
To maintain a healthy weight
To promote good health and prevent
diseases
Food Groups: Class Activity
As a class, arrange the foods in the front of
the classroom according to their food group
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ChooseMyPlate.gov
For a 2,000 calorie diet:
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Grains: 6 ounces
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Vegetables: 2.5 cups
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Fruit: 2 cups
Dairy: 3 cups
Protein: 5.5 ounces
Dairy
Provides Calcium and Vitamin D, which helps to build and
maintain strong bones
Choose low-fat or fat-free, which has less saturated fat
(bad fat)
Funny commercial: Got Milk?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Dmbz8LpQry0
Do you really want to drink milk?
What others are saying…
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Lactose is not well tolerated by many people causing
stomach issues
Some people have a milk allergy
Dairy is high in carbohydrates causing the pancreas to
release insulin which could result in weight issues or insulin
control
Many cows ingest growth hormones and antibiotics which end
up in the milk
Calcium and Vitamin D Sources?
Dairy-free
Vitamin D
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Exposure to the sun
Calcium
Almond milk
 Soy milk
 Orange Juice
 Instant Oatmeal
 Black-eyed peas
 Kale
 Canned Salmon
 White beans
 Sardines
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Fruits and Vegetables
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Provides vitamins and minerals essential for growth and good health
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Good source of fiber
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Low in calories but high in nutrients
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Reduces risk of many diseases (heart disease, diabetes, and some
forms of cancer)
Protein
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Helps with tissue maintenance and repair
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Provides energy
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Choose protein that is low in saturated fat (bad fat), such as fish,
nuts, beans, and chicken
Grains
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Provide body with energy
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Half your daily intake of grains should be whole grains
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Whole grains vs. refined grains?
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Whole grains vs. Refined grains
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Refined grains:
-First ingredient is “Enriched Wheat flour” or “Wheat flour”
-Process as a Sugar: Quick energy and then crash
-Low nutrients, high calories = weight gain
- Examples: White bread, white rice, pasta, chips, donuts
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Whole grains:
-First ingredient is “Whole” grain/oat/wheat
-Good source of fiber, which helps with digestion, lowers cholesterol
levels, and lowers blood pressure
-Helps to maintain constant energy through out day
-Controls hunger
Why are so many people
deciding to eat gluten-free?
What others are saying about grains?
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Grains are high in carbohydrates.
“Insulin’s main job is to lower blood sugar levels after you consume
any form of sugar or carbohydrate (they’re converted to sugar
anyway). When insulin has to deal with so much sugar that it doesn’t
know what to do with it anymore, it stores it as fat. Also, when insulin
is always high, inflammation begins and cells become resistant to
insulin, so your pancreas has to produce even more of it. When your
cells have become resistant to insulin, you’ve become diabetic.”
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The Paleo Diet
Frosted Mini Wheats: A new
school user 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dBIkKXOrAA&feature=player_embedded
Breakfast odd couple: Cheerios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aARf-XwDGFg&feature=player_embedded
CLUE
Clue:
Due to his lean body build, John is not concerned with his
diet so frequently eats a fast food diet low in whole grains,
fruits, and vegetables.
Practice with a partner
Look at the food boxes and
determine whether the food is a
Whole Grain or Refined.
Oils
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Contain essential fatty acids
Limit solid fats such as butter, lard and shortening,
which are high in saturated fat.
Choose oils low in saturated fat, such as olive oil
and vegetable oil
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Classwork assignment
1. Determine whether the boxes of food are a whole
grain or a refined grain. Analyze two boxes. Write in
complete sentences.
2. Write a paragraph describing the difference
between whole grain and refined grains.
3. Write down your typical day of food intake.
Breakdown the food into their food group. Count
how many times you wrote the word Dairy and write
the total at the top of your paper. Repeat this
process for Protein, Fruit, Vegetables, and Grains.
Analyze your eating habits and draw a picture of
“MyPlate” which represents what you have eaten.
Use assignment rubric
For Example….
1. Popcorn is an example of a ___________. Chips are an
example of a _____________.
2.There are several differences between whole grains and
refined grains. Whole grains…..
3. See board for an example
ChooseMyplate.gov
What does your plate look like?
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