Nutrition Mr Jaggers 7 th Grade Day 1

Nutrition Mr. Jaggers 7 th Grade

�Day 1 – Notes & Projects �Day 2 – Notes & Projects �Day 3 – Notes, Projects, & Study Guide �Day 4 – Test & Projects �Day 5 (before Christmas Break) – Movie with questions *if you behave* Schedule

�Your body is like a car. Without fuel, the car cannot work. Your body works in a similar way. Your body needs energy for physical activity, bone and muscle growth, and fighting off sickness. You get your energy from the food that you eat. �Nutrient – The substances in food that your body needs to function properly. Vocabulary

�Digestion – The process of breaking down food into a form your body can use. �First step- chew your food �Second step- the food goes into your stomach and is broken down by strong acids and other chemicals in your stomach. �The nutrients is the absorbed into your blood to give your body energy.

�Your body is like a car. Without fuel, the car cannot work. Your body works in a similar way. Your body needs energy for physical activity, bone and muscle growth, and fighting off sickness. You get your energy from the food that you eat. �Nutrient – The substances in food that your body needs to function properly. Vocabulary

�Diet – A pattern of eating that includes what a person eats, how much a person eats, and how often a person eats. �Several factors may affect your food choices ◦ ◦ ◦ Foods your friends eat Foods common in your culture Foods that are convenient Personal taste Family and religious traditions Cost of food

BMI Through the Years… Overweight: 25%-19% Obese: >30%

Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U. S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2011 *Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011. WA MT OR ID ME ND MN VT SD WI IA NE NV CO AZ PA IL UT CA KS OK NM TX OH IN WV MO VA KY NC TN AR SC MS AK NY MI WY NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC AL GA LA FL HI GUAM 15%–<20% <35% ≥ 35% 20%–<25% PR 25%–<30% 30%–

Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U. S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2012 *Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011. WA MT OR ID ME ND MN VT SD WI IA NE NV CO AZ PA IL UT CA KS OK NM TX OH IN WV MO VA KY NC TN AR SC MS AK NY MI WY NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC AL GA LA FL HI GUAM 15%–<20% <35% ≥ 35% 20%–<25% PR 25%–<30% 30%–

Prevalence* of Self-Reported Obesity Among U. S. Adults by State and Territory, BRFSS, 2013 *Prevalence estimates reflect BRFSS methodological changes started in 2011. These estimates should not be compared to prevalence estimates before 2011. WA MT OR ID ME ND MN VT SD WI IA NE NV CO AZ PA IL UT CA KS OK NM TX OH IN WV MO VA KY NC TN AR SC MS AK NY MI WY NH MA RI CT NJ DE MD DC AL GA LA FL HI GUAM 15%–<20% <35% ≥ 35% 20%–<25% PR 25%–<30% 30%–

�Carbohydrates �Fats �Proteins �Vitamins �Minerals �Water Six classes of essential nutrients

�Vitamins and minerals help your body use and regulate the energy from the other nutrients. �Water helps transport those nutrients.

�Calorie – The amount of energy your body gets from a food. �Metabolism – The process of converting the energy in food into energy your body can use. Vocabulary Continued

�Carbohydrate - A chemical composed of one or more simple sugars. ◦ Simple carbs- sugars ◦ Complex carbs- starches �Fat – Energy storage nutrients that help the body store some vitamins. ◦ Examples: butter, vegetable oil, margarine, and other dairy products.

�You will be placed in groups of 3 people. �You will be creating a menu for a restaurant. �Today, you will brainstorm ideas, recipes, names, and information about your menu. Menu Project

�Proteins – nutrients that supply the body with energy for building and repairing tissues and cells. ◦ Beans, cheese, milk, and eggs �Vitamins – organic compounds that control several body functions ◦ Vitamin A – healthy skin and hair (potatoes) ◦ Vitamin C – fights germs (orange juice) ◦ Vitamin B-12 – affects memory and balance (milk, eggs, meat) Vocabulary Day 2

�Minerals – elements that are essential for good health. ◦ Calcium – strong bones and teeth (milk, cheese) ◦ Iron – healthy blood (spinach, red meat) �Water – your body is almost 70% water. Vocabulary Day 2

Dietary Guidelines 2010 and My. Plate 8 th Grade

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The Dietary Guidelines describe a healthy diet as one that: �Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products �Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts �Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars What is a "Healthy Diet"?

Dietary Guidelines 2010 http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/guidelines/inde

Foods and Nutrients to Increase http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/guidelines/inde

Foods and Food Components to Reduce http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/guidelines/inde

Balancing Calories ◦ Enjoy your food, but eat less ◦ Avoid oversized portions Foods to Increase ◦ Make half your plate fruits and vegetables ◦ Make at least half your grains whole grains ◦ Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk ◦ Meat and poultry choices should be lean or lowfat My. Plate

�Foods to Reduce ◦ Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers ◦ Drink water instead of sugary drinks My. Plate

�Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. �Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed. Vary Your Vegetables http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/index.

�Vegetables are organized into five subgroups, based on their nutrient content. What's in the Vegetable Group? How much do I need? Vary Your Vegetables

�Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. �Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. Focus on Fruits How much? http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/index.

�Grains are divided into two subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. �It is recommended that at least half of your grains be whole grains. Grains http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/index.

�Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is a grain product. �Bread, pasta, oatmeal, breakfast cereals, tortillas, and grits are examples of grain products. What is a grain? How much do I need? Grains

� All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group. � Meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Go Lean with Protein http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/index.

�Select a variety of protein foods to improve nutrient intake and health benefits, including at least eight ounces of cooked seafood per week. �Vegetarian options in the Protein Foods Group include beans and peas, processed soy products, and nuts and seeds. What is a Protein? How much do I need? Go Lean with Protein

�All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of this food group. �Most Dairy Group choices should be fat-free or low-fat. Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods http: //www. choosemyplate. gov/index.

�Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group. �Foods made from milk that have little to no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream, and butter, are not. �Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is also part of the Dairy Group. More Information on Dairy How much do I need? Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods

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