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Nutrition

Nutrition. Ms. Kelly 6 th Grade. JOURNAL:. Let’s talk about nutrition…. 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?

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Nutrition

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  1. Nutrition Ms. Kelly 6th Grade

  2. JOURNAL: • Let’s talk about nutrition…. • 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?

  3. Nutrition… What is it? • 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

  4. Why DO We Eat? • 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

  5. A Well-Balanced Diet • 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

  6. 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..

  7. JOURNAL: • Write down everything you know about… • Carbohydrates? • Proteins? • Fats? • Vitamins? • Minerals? • Water? • Is it important to make sure you get all of these nutrients? Why or why not??

  8. Journal: • 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…. 

  9. Carbohydrates • 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)

  10. Proteins • Essential for growth and repair of body cells • Made of aminoacids (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 • Incomplete: Plant sources that contain SOME essentials

  11. Fats • Another source of energy • Used for energy storage • Protection against temperaturechanges • Carries certain vitamins into blood • Should make up no more than 30% of calories

  12. Vitamins • 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

  13. Minerals • Elements that help your body work properly • Work to strengthen bones, keep muscles healthy, and heart beat regularly • Examples: calcium, iron, sodium

  14. Water • Carries nutrients around your body • Aids in digestion and waste removal • Drink 6-8 glasses each day

  15. WHAT NUTRIENT IS IT??

  16. PROTEIN

  17. WATER

  18. CARBOHYDRATES

  19. FATS

  20. VITAMINS & MINERALS

  21. Hw: • Bring in a FOOD LABEL from any product you have at home

  22. myPlate • 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 • Proteinfoods

  23. http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/

  24. Journal: • Discuss 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

  25. Food Labels • Information found on food packages that tell you about the food • Shows consumer: • ServingSize • Calories • Sugar • Fat • RecommendedDietaryAllowances (RDAs)

  26. Serving Size • Amount of food or drink that is generally served • http://www.fns.usda.gov/tn/healthy/portions_kit/serving_size.pdf

  27. Calories • 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

  28. JOURNAL: • What is a healthier snack option—an apple or a Hershey’s chocolate bar? How do you know? Explain.

  29. To maintain weight… …energy intake = energy output

  30. To Maintain energy balance…2 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 minute • Play vigorous basketball for 40 minutes • Bike vigorously for 22 minutes Source: CSPI Liquid Candy (2005)

  31. Healthful Snacks • Foods you eat in between meals • Important to choose wisely! • Choose a VARIETY of different snacks

  32. Let’s Talk About Food Selection… • Starch • Fiber • Saturated Fats • Cholesterol • Sodium • Caffeine • Sugar

  33. Starch • Complex carbohydrate stored in potatoes, rice, wheat, and other plants • When digested, turns to glucose (sugar) for long-lasting energy EAT IT LIMIT IT? OR

  34. Fiber • The tough, stringy part of raw fruits, veggies, wheat, and other indigestible grains • Helps carry food and wastes through body EAT IT LIMIT IT? OR

  35. Fats!

  36. Saturated Fats • 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 • Eat fish, skinless chicken, or lean meat EAT IT LIMIT IT? OR

  37. Cholesterol • A wax-like substance our bodies produce and need in small amounts • Found in animalfats • Too much can “clog your arteries” and lead to heartdisease EAT IT LIMIT IT? OR

  38. Sodium • 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 saltysnacks (and condiments) • East less processed food • Read food labels EAT IT LIMIT IT? OR

  39. Caffeine • A substance that can speedup body processes • Too much can cause heart to beat rapidly or irregularly and impact sleep • Instead, try… • Caffeine-free or decaffeinated drinks • Sleep! • Eat more carbohydrates early on EAT IT LIMIT IT? OR

  40. SUGAR!

  41. Sugar • An “empty-calorie” that sweetens food and can lead to tooth decay • Instead, try… • Cutting back on foods with added sugars • Read food labels (brown sugar, honey, corn syrup, molasses, concentrated fruit juice, sweetener, glucose, lactose, fructose, sucrose, galactose, dextrose, maltose) EAT IT LIMIT IT? OR

  42. How Much Sugar Is In There Anyway?

  43. 1 teaspoon = 4 gm sugar

  44. “Naturally Sweetened with Sugar”

  45. EVERYTHING IN MODERATION!!

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