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
What do you see…
What do you see…
MyPlate
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?
What are calories?
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What are calories? Are they good or bad?
How can calories contribute to weight gain, weight loss, or
maintaining a healthy weight?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Breast
vs.
Grilled w/o skin
140 calories
Extra Crispy Fried
460 calories
What can I get for 200 calories?
What are your current energy needs?
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Calories Consumed Per Day
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Years
Gender
Moderate to Vigorous Exercise
Calories per day
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15
Male
Less than 30 minutes
2,200
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15
Male
30-60 minutes
2,600
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15
Male
More than 60 minutes
3,000
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15
Female
Less than 30 minutes
1,800
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15
Female
30-60 minutes
2,000
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15
Female
More than 60 minutes
2,400
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16
Male
Less than 30 minutes
2,400
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16
Male
30-60 minutes
2,800
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16
Male
More than 60 minutes
3,200
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16
Female
Less than 30 minutes
1,800
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16
Female
30-60 minutes
2,000
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16
Female
More than 60 minutes
2,400
What professional athlete am I?
For breakfast, I eat three fried egg sandwiches with a
lot of cheese, lettuce, tomato, fried onions, and
mayonnaise. I drink two cups of coffee, eat a five egg
omelet, one bowl of grits, three slices of French toast
with powdered sugar, and three chocolate chip
pancakes.
For lunch, I eat one pound of pasta with tomato sauce,
two large ham and cheese sandwiches with
mayonnaise on white bread, plus energy drinks that
equal around 1,000 calories.
For dinner, I eat a pound of pasta with sauce, a whole
pizza of six or eight slices, and more energy drinks.
What professional athlete has
this diet plan?
Michael Phelps
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
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)
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?
vs.
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
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
VS
Classwork assignment
Write a short paragraph describing
the difference between whole grain
and refined grains.
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ChooseMyplate.gov
What does your plate look like?
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Homework: What do you eat?
For 3 days, chart what you eat for breakfast,
lunch, dinner, and snacks. Breakdown the
foods based on food group. Beside the food,
write which food group the food is in.
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See board for example.
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Goal: Is your daily intake of food proportioned to MyPlate?