Transcript 8TH GRADE: NUTRITION UNIT

SOL: 8.4B
SOL: 8.4C
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PICK UP A JOUNAL PAPER FROM THE
CHAIR
SIT IN YOUR SQUAD AND ANSWER THE
QUESTION.
DO NOT DO THE BACK OF THE PAPER
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REMEMBER YOU STILL NEED TO DO SOME
TYPE OF EXERCISE
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body’s essential nutrients
are composed of chemical
elements found in food and
used by the body to perform
many different functions.
Water
 Vitamins
 Minerals
 Carbohydrates
 Fats
 Protein
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WATER
 Water is found in all body tissues
 Water essential for the digestion
(breakdown) of food, makes up most of the
blood plasma, helps body tissues absorb
nutrients, and helps move waste material
through the body.
The average person needs 6 to 8 glasses of
water each day
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Vitamins
 Vitamins are organic (living) compounds that
are essential to life
 Vitamins are important for metabolism,
tissue building, and regulating body
processes
 Vitamins allow the body to use the energy
provided by carbohydrates, fats and proteins
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Minerals
 Minerals are inorganic (non living) elements
found in all body cells
 Minerals regulate body fluids, assist in
various body functions, contribute to growth,
and aid in building tissues
Examples of some are:
Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Fluoride, Copper, Fiber
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Carbohydrats
 Major source of human energy
 Easily Digested
 Main dietary sources: bread, pasta, crackers,
cereals, potatoes, corn, peas, fruits, sugar,
and syrups
 make up 40% - 50% of the daily diet.
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Fats
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Provide the most concentrated form of energy but
are a more expensive source of energy than
carbohydrates
Maintain body temperature by providing insulation;
cushion organs and bones; provide flavor to meals
Two classifications of fats:
Saturated: fats that are solid at room temperature
(shortening)
Unsaturated: fats that are liquid or soft at room
temperature (oils)
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Protein
 Essential for building and repairing tissue,
regulating body functions, and providing energy
and heat
 Proteins are made up of 22 building blocks
called amino acids:
Complete proteins: contain 9 of the amino acids
that are essential to life. Found in meats, fish, milk,
cheeses, eggs
Incomplete proteins: contain any of the remaining
thirteen amino acids. Found in vegetable foods
such as cereals, soybeans, dry beans, peas, and
peanuts.
How to determine which snack is best for you
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Contains product specific information
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Helps you to compare one snack to the next
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First determine serving size and number of
servings per package
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Tells how much energy is in food
Remember that the number of servings you eat
determines the number of calories you actually
eat!
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General Guide to Calories
40 Calories is low
100 Calories is moderate
400 Calories or more is high
Too many calories per day results in gaining
weight
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Limit specific nutrient intake
 Saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium
To much of these can put you at risk for certain chronic
diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer
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Eating enough of fiber, vitamins, calcium and Iron can
reduce the risk of some diseases and conditions.
Calcium helps to reduce the risk of Osteoporosis, Fiber
helps healthy bowel function, Diets high in fruit and
veggies help to reduce risk of heart disease.
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Helps you to make your snack decision
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Video Name
Health and Nutrition
26 minutes long