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Nutrition Tom Cocivera 9 th Grade  Obtained through food  Energy we need to function  Materials we need to function  Foods we eat can be GOOD or.

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2 Nutrition Tom Cocivera 9 th Grade

3  Obtained through food  Energy we need to function  Materials we need to function  Foods we eat can be GOOD or BAD What is Nutrition?

4  Carbohydrates  Proteins  Fats  Minerals  Vitamins  Water Nutrients Energy making Nutrients Essential Must take in through food

5 Grains Simple Carb Complex Carb Choose Complex Carbs whenever you can Whole wheat over white bread Whole wheat pasta over regular pasta Look for Whole Grains on labels

6  Energy filled  4 calories per gram  Either Simple or Complex  Simple are high in sugar  Complex are better choice  Breads, Pastas, Grains, Oatmeal, Rice Etc.  At LEAST half the grains should be whole Carbohydrates

7  Energy Nutrient  4calories per gram  Aids in growth and development  Lean Meats such as  Beef  Pork  Chicken  Beans, nuts, seafood are good sources too Proteins

8  Energy  9 calories per gram  Want in moderation  Try to choose Healthy fats such as  Avocado, Peanut Butter, Leaner Meats  Instead of  Fast Food, processed foods, fried foods Fats

9 Fatty Foods to Avoid I wish I chose fruit instead!

10  Vitamin A helps eyes, bone growth  Found in Milk, carrots, sweat potatoes  Vitamin D helps teeth, bones  Found in milk, enriched cereal, tuna  Vitamin E helps as antioxidant  Found in sunflower oil, mayonnaise, wheat germ  Vitamin K helps blood clotting and bone  Found in cabbage, spinach, soybeans Vitamins

11  Varies by age, activity level  Around 2,000-2,500 calories per day  45-65% of calories from carbs  20-35% from fat  10-35% from protein Daily Caloric Intake

12  Vitamin C helps blood vessels, bone growth, immune system  Found in oranges, broccoli, strawberries  B Vitamins  Multiple vitamins that aid in metabolism  Found in milk, cheeses, potatoes Vitamins Cont

13  Replaced MyPyramid in 2011  Divided into food groups  Easier to visualize Choose MyPlate

14  According to Choose MyPlate  Boys 2 cups per day  Girls 1.5 cups per day  Stick to whole fruits  Limit fruit juice to half of total fruits Fruits

15  Half the plate should be veggies  Boys 3 cups  Girls 2.5 cups  That’s about 3 cooked vegetables  Variety of colors  Dark greens, red and orange veggies, beans Vegetables Eat your veggies!

16  Choose lean proteins  Try not to add fat  Fish, chicken, beef, nuts, beans  Boys 6.5 ounces  Girls 5 ounces  A small steak or hamburger = 1 oz Proteins Choose Smart Proteins!

17  Make half whole grains  Cereals, pasta, bread, bagels  Boys 8 ounces  Girls 6 ounces  A slice of bread, 1 cup of cereal = 1 oz Grains Avoid White and Refined Breads!

18  Choose low fat or fat free  Boys and Girls 3 cups  Milk, yogurt, cheese  Look for fat free and fortified Dairy

19  Oils are found in  Nuts  Seafood  Cooking oil  Salad Dressings  Get daily allowance through other foods Oils

20  It may make everything taste better BUT…  Eat in moderation  Avoid processed sugar like candy  Avoid sodas and sugary drinks  Try to get natural sugars from fruits Sugars

21  Visit the governments website for more info  Click Here Click Here  My Plate Info  Click Here Click Here For More Info

22  http://www.nutrition.gov http://www.nutrition.gov  http://www.choosemyplate.gov http://www.choosemyplate.gov Citations


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