1. Nutrition
Ms. Kelly
6th Grade

2. JOURNAL #10:
Let’s talk about nutrition… (Pick 1 or 2 questions and respond)
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. HW: WRITE DOWN EVERYTHING YOU EAT FOR THE NEXT TWO DAYS..
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 #11: Write down everything you know about…
Carbohydrates?
Proteins?
Fats?
Vitamins?
Minerals?
Water?
Why is it important to make sure you get all of these nutrients?

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 amino acids (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 temperature changes
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

23. 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
Protein foods

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:
Serving Size
Calories
Sugar
Fat
Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs)

26. Serving Size Amount of food or drink that is generally served
s_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. …energy intake = energy output
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 minutes
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. EAT IT LIMIT IT? 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. EAT IT LIMIT IT? Cholesterol
A wax-like substance our bodies produce and need in small amounts
Found in animal fats
Too much can “clog your arteries” and lead to heart disease
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 salty snacks (and condiments)
East less processed food
Read food labels
EAT IT
LIMIT IT? OR

39. EAT IT LIMIT IT? Caffeine A substance that can speed up 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”

49. EVERYTHING IN MODERATION!!