Transcript ppnutrfoodgroups

The Food Groups
OBJ: I will investigate the importance of good nutrition.
I will examine the benefit of each food group.
Bellwork
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What do you already know about nutrition, healthy eating, and disease
prevention?
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What healthy foods do you enjoy eating? What unhealthy foods do you
enjoy eating? Do you have an overall balanced diet?
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What five healthy changes could you make to improve your diet?
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Why is it important to eat healthy today and as you age?
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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?
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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 foods increase a person’s risk of heart disease/heart attack?
What are calories?
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What are calories? Are they good are bad?
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Look at your notes to determine approximately how many calories per day
you should be eating.
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How can calories contribute to weight gain, weight loss, or maintaining a
healthy weight?
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Breast
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Grilled w/o skin
140 calories
Extra Crispy Fried
460 calories
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
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15
Male
30-60 minutes
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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
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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
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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
2,200
2,600
2,000
2,800
2,000
Why do we eat?
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Eat to maximize performance
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Eat for optimal body composition
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Eat to promote good health and
prevent diseases
Food Groups: Class Activity
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As a class, arrange the foods in the front of
the classroom according to their food group
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
Fruits and Vegetables
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Provides vitamins and minerals
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Good source of fiber
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Low in calories and high in nutrients
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Reduces risk of many diseases including heart disease, diabetes, and some
forms of cancer
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Video Clip: The Truth About Food
Dairy
Provides Calcium and Vitamin D for bone growth
Choose low-fat or fat-free, which has less saturated fat
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Video Clip: The Truth about Food
Protein
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Helps with tissue maintenance and repair
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Provide energy
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Choose protein that is low in saturated fat
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Grains
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Provide body with energy
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Whole grains vs. refined grains?
vs.
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Half your daily intake of grains should be whole grains
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
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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
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Choose oils low in saturated fat
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Classwork assignment: turn in
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On a sheet of paper, make a list of the foods you typically eat for breakfast,
lunch, dinner, and snacks. Beside the food, write which food group the food
is in.
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See board for example.
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Ask neighbor for assistance if needed.
ChooseMyplate.gov
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What does your plate look like?
Homework
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Create a 1 day food chart
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See board for example