Transcript Nutrition Text Set

The Importance of Nutrition
by Renea Garza and Carrie-Ann Stanglin
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Concept: The focus of the concept of Nutrition and Food Science is to teach
students the importance of good nutrition in order to become and stay healthy
throughout their lives.
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Grade Level: 10th - 12th Grade
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TEKS:
§122.42.(c1C) The student is expected to compare the nutritive value of various
foods.
§122.42.(c3A) The student is expected to explain the food pyramid and various
dietary guidelines.
§122.42.(c4D) The student is expected to use available technology to compare
personal food intake to recommended guidelines.
§122.42.(c3E) The student is expected to interpret nutrition assessment data from
available technology.
§122.42.(c5G) The student is expected to evaluate the most efficient use of fast
foods and convenience foods as nutrition sources.
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Fiction
Tough Cookie by Diane Mott Davidson
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When caterer Goldy Schulz is offered a temporary job hosting a cooking show for PBS, she jumps at
the chance. After all, she could use the money -- not to mention the great exposure. Plus taping the
shows at Colorado's posh Killdeer Ski Resort will be fun. A little cooking, a little chitchat. What
could go wrong?
The answer: everything! When Goldy has to do one of her shows live for a PBS telethon, the
broadcast is riddled with culinary catastrophes -- from the Chesapeake Crab Cakes right down to
the Ice-Capped Gingersnaps. But the deadliest dish of all comes after the cameras go off -- and a
baffling accident claims a life. Then a series of suspicious mishaps places Goldy's own life in
jeopardy, and she knows she'd better whip up her own crime-solving recipe, and fast -- before a
deadly dash of danger ends her cooking career once and for all....
—Random House, Inc
Davidson, D. (2000). Tough Cookie. New York: Bantam Books.
Tough Cookie
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• Basis of Selection: One reason for this selection is
that there are not books of fiction written for
adolescents about Nutrition. This book was
chosen because it is a murder mystery with a
food theme that includes several recipes. The
book title is a play on food that will surely tempt
anyone to read.
• How Used: This book could be placed in the
classroom library for individual reading time,
book reports, class/teacher read aloud, and the
recipes could be used for lab assignments.
Fiction
• The Cereal Murders by Diane Mott Davidson
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A wickedly delicious mystery--complete with recipes--from the bestselling author
of Dying for Chocolate. The College Advisory Dinner seemed harmless enough to
Aspen Meadow's premier caterer, Goldy Bear. But when she discovers the main
course for the evening is murder, Goldy is hungry for answers.
Who could have killed Keith Andrews, and why? Goldy's hungry for some answers-and not just because she found the corpse. Her young son, Arch, a student at Elk
Park Prep, has become a target for some not-so-funny pranks, while her eighteenyear-old live-in helper, Julian, has become a prime suspect in the Andrews boy's
murder. The book proves to be a light but delicious combination of unique
personalities, first-rate recipes and sustained suspense.
—Publisher's Weekly
Davidson, D. (1993). The Cereal Murders. New York: Bantam Books.
The Cereal Murders
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• Basis of Selection: One reason for this selection is
that there are not books of fiction written for
adolescents about Nutrition. This book was
chosen because it is a murder mystery with a
food theme that includes several recipes. The
book title is a play on food that will surely tempt
anyone to read.
• How Used: This book could be placed in the
classroom library for individual reading time,
book reports, class/teacher read aloud, and the
recipes could be used for lab assignments.
Non-Fiction
Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food
by Eric Scholsser and Charles Wilson
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Chew on This addresses some of the most serious issues affecting our society, and its strong,
fact-based narrative style, startling statistics, and eye-opening photographs will keep readers
turning the pages. The average American child views forty thousand television commercials
per year, almost half of which promote junk food. There are roughly nine million overweight
or obese children in America and there's no reason to think that this number is shrinking.
Corporations will continue to exploit workers, underpay farmers, and manipulate consumers
unless they are forced to stop. Educators, parents, and health professionals have an
important role in educating and helping young people make healthy decisions about the food
they eat.
Change can only come about when young people themselves decide to think twice before
they order a fast-food hamburger, fries, and a soda. Chew on This shows them that they can
change the world by changing what they eat.
—Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company
Schlosser, E. & Wilson, C. (2006). Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About
Fast Food. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company.
Chew On This
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• Basis Of Selection: This Book was chosen because of the
eye opening material for all adolescents on the food in fast
food America. The book was also chosen to raise the
awareness of eating nutritiously. The authors and Dr. Oz do
a great job of encouraging good nutrition by showing the
difference between healthy and diseased body parts and
explains what can happen to those who stick to a fast-food
diet.
• How Used: This book can be used for classroom reading,
book clubs, reference and research topics. This book would
be great for any type of course. The back of the book gives
ideas for just about any subject area and creative
assignments. You cannot go wrong with this book. This
book was written with adolescents in mind.
Non-Fiction
• Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of
America
• By Morgan Spurlock
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Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald's as part of an investigation into the effects of
fast food on American health. His documentary Super Size Me earned him an Academy
award nomination and broke box-office records worldwide.
In this new book, Spurlock addresses the fact that most kids are not getting enough physical
activity in school and even physical education classes are not that physical anymore. He also
discusses the fact that most children do not get enough education on nutrition in school and
therefore are not really informed enough to know how harmful the food they are ingesting
can be for their health.
Morgan Spurlock's book Don't Eat This Book is one that every individual should read and that
parents should give to their children. It shocks the mind into realizing just how bad certain
foods are and causes enough feelings of disgust to deter readers from buying fast food for
quite some time.
—The Berkley Publishing Group
Spurlock, M. (2005). Don't Eat This Book: Fast food and the Supersizing of America. New York:
Penguin Group.
Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the
Supersizing of America continued
• Basis for Selection: This book was chosen because Spurlock shares
his personal experiment of a fast food diet for 30 days. His story
gives the reader the effects of fast food on one’s health. In this
book he also gives several examples of how some public schools are
choosing to provide more healthy menus and getting rid of vending
machines in their schools—the results are amazing! It is an
excellent book for shedding the light on what fast food does to your
body and your attitude—when healthy changes are made in your
diet your attitude changes. A great eye opening read.
• How Used: This book could be used for research projects in
nutrition classes, a read aloud by the teacher for class discussions,
bookclubs, and made available in the classroom library.
Non-Fiction
Why Does Popcorn Pop? By Don Voorhees
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Don Voorhees has cooked up a colossal casserole of quirky culinary questions,
a scrumptious stew of mouth-watering food facts, an appetizing array of....
well, you get the idea. Treat yourself to this savory mix of delicious history and
succulent science. It's a meal you can't resist- and it's completely calorie-free!
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—MJF Books
Voorhees,D.(1995). Why Does Popcorn Pop? And 201 Other Fascinating Facts
About Food. New York: MJF Books.
Why Does Popcorn Pop continued
• Basis of Selection: This book was chosen because it is
full of fun facts about everyday foods, brand name
foods, and just about anything you eat or drink. This
book answers questions that everyone has asked once
or twice about a particular food or drink. Trivia always
captures one's mind and we know this book will
capture the mind's of adolescents.
• How Used: This book would be available in the
classroom library for use in research or simple
enjoyment. It may also, be helpful in class discussions,
or lessons.
Computer Technology Resource - Blog
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Lactose intolerance less common than we thought? POSTED BY: MONICA REINAGEL, M.S., LD/N | NOVEMBER 13, 2009 |
11:05 AM
The National Dairy Council was eager to spread the word about a new study which found that the incidence of lactose
intolerance may be much lower than previously estimated: Their press release was dutifully picked up by the health
"newswires." Lactose intolerance is thought to be extremely common, particularly among those of non-European descent.
The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDKD) estimates that up to 90% of Asian Americans,
70% of African and Native Americans and 50% of Mexican Americans lack the enzyme that allows them to digest milk
sugars.
This latest study, however, focused not on how many people might have a deficiency of the lactose-digesting enzyme, but on
how many people thought they were lactose intolerant. Two completely different things. According to their survey, only
10% of Hispanic Americans and 20% of African Americans say they are lactose intolerant.
News or Propaganda?
The rest of the press release goes on to talk about the nutritional benefits of dairy products and how health care
practitioners should "encourage people with lactose intolerance to try lower-lactose dairy food options to ensure they get
the essential nutrients found in dairy," citing "several practical solutions that can allow for consumption of milk and milk
products." And finally, this somewhat ominous warning:"The report cautions that lactose intolerance should not require
avoidance of dairy foods." Cautions? Really? What exactly are the dangers of avoiding dairy foods again?No matter how you
feel about the nutritional value of dairy products, this kind of propaganda has no place in medical reporting--especially when
the press is so prone to simply pick up these sorts of press releases and run with them as news.
Annotation: This is a blog authored by Monica Reinagel, M.S., LD/N. Since its launch in 2003, Nutrition Data has grown into
one of the most authoritative and useful sources of nutritional analysis on the Web. In July 2006, Nutrition Data was
acquired by CondéNet, a digital publisher under the Condé Nast Publications umbrella dedicated to editorial excellence.
Nutrition Data's continuing goal is to provide the most accurate and comprehensive nutrition analysis available, and to make
it accessible and understandable to all. The information in Nutrition Data's database comes from the USDA's National
Nutrient Database for Standard Reference and is supplemented by listings provided by restaurants and food manufacturers.
The source for each individual food item is listed in the footnotes of that food's Nutrition Facts page. In addition to food
composition data, Nutrition Data also provides a variety of proprietary tools to analyze and interpret that data. These
interpretations represent Nutrition Data's opinion and are based on calculations derived from Daily Reference Values (DRVs),
Reference Daily Intakes (RDIs), published research, and recommendations of the FDA.
The Nutrition Data Blog
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• Basis of Selection: This was selected because of the depth and
knowledge Ms. Reinagel shares in her blogs and she will answer
questions one may have. Sometimes it is hard to ‘find’ what you are
looking for related to nutrition and this blog will help ease the
frustration of not being able to get an answer somewhere else.
• How Used: Students sometimes ask questions that the teacher
may not have the answer to and this is a quick resource to utilize in
order to find an answer. It could be used to help students
understand how a blog works and how to communicate with others
on a blog. At the same time they will be learning and gaining
knowledge in this area. On the website connected to this blog there
are graphs which demonstrate the “fullness” factor of a certain
food and this could be beneficial to show the students that empty
calories do not keep your stomach satisfied for a long period of
time.
• http://blog.nutritiondata.com/ndblog/
Informational Resource Video
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ktwv_ik6nOw
• Annotation: A medical student from Rush University in Chicago,
Illinois created this video to help students learn 10 simple tips to
help change one’s eating lifestyle. The tips given are very useful for
people of all ages, but adolescents could benefit from this
information also.
Video continued
• Basis of Selection: This video was selected because of the useful
tips this medical student gives. He gives good examples of what
whole grains are and how to look for foods made from whole grain
as well as how to cut up several vegetables on a Sunday in order to
make them easily accessible and appetizing throughout the week.
• How Used: This video could be used to promote cognitive thinking
by starting the video and when the first picture is shown on his
chart the video could be stopped. Students would then be asked to
come up with additional foods than what is shown in the picture,
but is in the same food group. Other questions could be asked in
order to see what prior knowledge the students have before
continuing on with the video. After all answers are exhausted to
their knowledge, the video could be continued and they could see
what they might have left out. This could be done for each tip.
Computer Technology Resource
http://www.mypyramid.gov/global_nav/media_res
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•Annotation: The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, an organization of the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, was established in 1994 to improve the nutrition and wellbeing of Americans. Toward this goal, the Center focuses its efforts on two primary
objectives:
1. Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and
2. Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.
•The United States Department of Agriculture has recently changed to a new logo to
incorporate exercise into the health and well-being of individuals of all ages.
Computer Resource Website continued
• Basis of Selection: The New Food Pyramid was chosen
because it is one of the most common used resources for
nutrition and health. This site is beneficial to people of all
ages including pregnant women to help each individual
learn what foods and how much are good for them.
• How Used: A poster of the New Food Pyramid would be
displayed in the classroom so all students could use it as a
reference guide. A link to the website will be provided to
the students and we will also use the website in the
classroom together to help them better understand their
nutrition needs at every age. Worksheets could be provided
in reference to the Food Pyramid to help students learn
more about it instead of just reading it.
Computer Technology Resource
My Pyramid Tracker
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Annotation: MyPyramid Tracker is an online dietary and physical activity
assessment tool that provides information on your diet quality, physical
activity status, related nutrition messages, and links to nutrient and
physical activity information. The Food Calories/Energy Balance feature
automatically calculates your energy balance by subtracting the energy
you expend from physical activity from your food calories/energy intake.
Use of this tool helps you better understand your energy balance status
and enhances the link between good nutrition and regular physical
activity. Keep track of your energy balance history and view it up to one
year. MyPyramid Tracker translates the principles of the 2005 Dietary
Guidelines for Americans and other nutrition standards developed by the
U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services.
Computer Technology Simulation
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• Basis of Selection: MyPyramid Tracker was chosen because it is an
easy tool or resource for students to use to see what nutrients they
are receiving as well as how many calories they are taking in with
each meal. It can help a person plan a meal which includes all the
requirements of the food pyramid.
• How Used: Students could brainstorm together to guess how many
calories and nutrients are in certain foods and then they could try
to figure out how many calories they would consume in a particular
meal. These foods could then be entered into the Food Tracker and
the students would be able to see the results. The students could
also track what they eat for 3 or 4 days in a row and see what
nutrients they are lacking and how many empty calories they are
consuming.
Optional Genres
“Eat It” by Weird Al Yankovic
How come you're always such a fussy young man
Don't want no Captain Crunch, don't want no Raisin Bran
Well, don't you know that other kids are starving in
Japan
So eat it, just eat it
Don't want to argue, I don't want to debate
Don't want to hear about what kind of food you hate
You won't get no dessert 'till you clean off your plate
So eat it
Don't you tell me you're full
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
Get yourself an egg and beat it
Have some more chicken, have some more pie
It doesn't matter if it's boiled or fried
Just eat it, eat it, just eat it, eat it
Just eat it, eat it, just eat it, eat it, ooh
Your table manners are some cryin' shame
You're playin' with your food, this ain't some kind of
game
Now, if you starve to death, you'll just have yourself to
blame
So eat it, just eat it
You better listen, better do what you're told
You haven't even touched your tuna casserole
You better chow down or it's gonna get cold
So eat it
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I don't care if you're full
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
Open up your mouth and feed it
Have some more yogurt, have some more spam
It doesn't matter if it's fresh or canned
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
Don't you make me repeat it
Have a banana, have a whole bunch
It doesn't matter what you had for lunch
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
Eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
Eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
If it's gettin' cold, reheat it
Have a big dinner, have a light snack
If you don't like it, you can't send it back
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
Get yourself an egg and beat it (oh lord)
Have some more chicken, have some more pie
It doesn't matter if it's boiled or fried
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
Don't you make me repeat it (oh no)
Have a banana, have a whole bunch
It doesn't matter what you had for lunch
Just eat it, eat it, eat it, eat it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyfcOriVKBM&feature=r
elated
Optional Genres – Song Lyrics
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• Basis of Selection: This song was chosen because
it is a fun song and a funny video. It is hard not to
sing it long after you hear it.
• How Used: Students could be grouped in small,
heterogenous groups and change the lyrics to
include healthy foods or a particular food group
discussed that week. They could perform it as
well. This would help the students to have fun
and learn at the same time and they would
probably never forget the “new” lyrics which
would be helpful throughout their lives.
Importance of Nutrition Resources
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CondéNet. (2006). Nutrition Data Blog. Retrieved from:
http://blog.nutritiondata.com/ndblog/
Davidson, D. (1993). The Cereal Murders. New York: Bantam Books.
Davidson, D. (2000). Tough Cookie. New York: Bantam Books.
Schlosser, E. & Wilson, C. (2006). Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to
Know About Fast Food. New York: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Company.
Songfacts. (1997). “Eat It”. Retrieved from
http://www.songfacts.com/detail.php?id=7538 Spurlock, M. (2005). Don't Eat This
Book: Fast food and the Supersizing of America. New York: Penguin Group.
United States Department of Agriculture. (2008). Food Pyramid. Retrieved from
http://www.mypyramid.gov/index.html
United States Department of Agriculture. (2008). My Pyramid Tracker. Retrieved
from http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
Voorhees,D.(1995). Why Does Popcorn Pop? And 201 Other Fascinating Facts
About Food. New York: MJF Books
Yankovich, W.A. (1984). “Eat It”. Video retrieved from:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyfcOriVKBM&feature=related