Download Nutrition - Hatboro

Ms. Kelly
6th Grade
 Let’s
talk about nutrition… (Pick 1 or 2
questions and respond)
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What do you know about it….
What is it?
How do you know if you are eating well?
What makes a food “good” vs. “bad”?
What is confusing about nutrition and making
nutritious food choices?
What are some consequences of having good
eating habits?
What are some consequences of having poor
eating habits?
 The
science that studies how the body uses
the substances in food
 Discusses how and why people eat the way
they do
 The process of taking in food
 To
give our bodies the raw materials they
need to help us grow
 To socialize and enjoy time with friends and
family
 To help people feel content and secure
 Diet—everything
you regularly eat and drink
(NOT necessarily a plan to lose weight)
 Includes a VARIETY of nutritious foods that
provide you with different nutrients
 The
substances in food that your body needs
to help it function properly
 6 types…
 Carbohydrates
 Proteins
 Fats
 Vitamins
 Minerals
 Water
HW: WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU
EAT FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS..
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down everything you know about…
Carbohydrates?
Proteins?
Fats?
Vitamins?
Minerals?
Water?
 Why
is it important to make sure you get all
of these nutrients?
 Complete
Food Log if not completed for HW
(LIKE YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO!!!)
 If
you are done….. How was your four-day
weekend? Talk about it…. 
 Main
source of energy for your body
 Should make up ~55% of calories
 Two types
 Simple (i.e. fruits, milk, table sugar)
 Complex (i.e. bread, rice, pasta)
 Essential
for growth and repair of body cells
 Made of amino acids (chain of building
blocks)
 Body can produce some of them, some MUST
come foods you eat (essential amino acids)
 Should make up ~15% of calories
 Two types
 Complete: Animal foods that contain all
essentials
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Incomplete: Plant sources that contain SOME
essentials
 Another
source of energy
 Used for energy storage
 Protection against temperature changes
 Carries certain vitamins into blood
 Should make up no more than 30% of
calories
 Substances
that help regulate body functions
 Help use other nutrients, fight infection, and
maintain a healthful glow
 Water-soluble: B and C
**must be replaced every day
 Fat-soluble: A, D, E, K
 Elements
that help your body work properly
 Work to strengthen bones, keep muscles
healthy, and heart beat regularly
 Examples: calcium, iron, sodium
 Carries
nutrients around your body
 Aids in digestion and waste removal
 Drink 6-8 glasses each day
WATER
CARBOHYDRATES
VITAMINS
&
MINERALS
 Bring
in a FOOD LABEL from any product you
have at home
A
guideline to help you choose what and how
much to eat in order to get all of the nutrients
you need
 Contains five food groups (group of like foods)
 Grains
 Vegetables
 Fruits
 Dairy
 Protein foods
 Discuss
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your experience on MyPlate.gov…
Did you find it an informative site? Why or why
not?
Was it fun to navigate on this site? Why or why
not?
Do you think you’ll visit this site again to learn
more information about nutrition and physical
activity? Why or why not
 Information
found on food packages that tell
you about the food
 Shows consumer:
 Serving Size
 Calories
 Sugar
 Fat
 Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)
 Amount
of food or drink that is generally
served
 http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthy/portion
s_kit/serving_size.pdf
A
unit of heat that measures the energy
available in foods, which provide energy for
your daily activities
 About 3,500 calories = 1 lb. of fat
 1 gram carb = 4 kcal
 1 gram protein = 4 kcal
 1 gram fat = 9 kcal
 1 gram alcohol = 7 kcal
 What
is a healthier snack option—an apple or
a Hershey’s chocolate bar? How do you
know? Explain.
…energy intake = energy output
To burn off the 250 kcals in a 20-ounce bottle of
regular soda, a 135-pound person would have to:
 Walk
3 miles in 45 minutes
 Play vigorous basketball for 40
minutes
 Bike vigorously for 22 minutes
Source: CSPI Liquid Candy (2005)
 Foods
you eat in between meals
 Important to choose wisely!
 Choose a VARIETY of different snacks
 Starch
 Fiber
 Saturated
Fats
 Cholesterol
 Sodium
 Caffeine
 Sugar
 Complex
carbohydrate stored in potatoes,
rice, wheat, and other plants
 When digested, turns to glucose (sugar) for
long-lasting energy
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?
 The
tough, stringy part of raw fruits, veggies,
wheat, and other indigestible grains
 Helps carry food and wastes through body
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?
 Fats
found mostly in animal products (i.e.
milk, butter, egg yolks, meat)
 Often contain “bad” cholesterol
 Instead, try…
 Low-fat or nonfat milk and desserts
 Avoid fried foods
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Eat fish, skinless chicken, or lean meat
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?
A
wax-like substance our bodies produce and
need in small amounts
 Found in animal fats
 Too much can “clog your arteries” and lead
to heart disease
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?
A
mineral that helps control the amount of
fluid in our bodies
 Too much sodium = too much fluid = high
blood pressure and heart disease
 Instead, try…
 Cut down on salty snacks (and condiments)
 East less processed food
 Read food labels
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?
A
substance that can speed up body
processes
 Too much can cause heart to beat rapidly or
irregularly and impact sleep
 Instead, try…
 Caffeine-free or decaffeinated drinks
 Sleep!
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Eat more carbohydrates early on
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?
 An
“empty-calorie” that sweetens food and
can lead to tooth decay
 Instead, try…
 Cutting back on foods with added sugars
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Read food labels (brown sugar, honey, corn syrup,
molasses, concentrated fruit juice, sweetener,
glucose, lactose, fructose, sucrose, galactose,
dextrose, maltose)
EAT IT
OR
LIMIT IT?
•1 teaspoon = 4 gm sugar
“Naturally Sweetened with Sugar”