1. 6th Grade Health Mrs. Lieb
Chapter 4 Nutrition
6th Grade Health
Mrs. Lieb

2. Journal Entry #1
Make a list of the foods you eat often. Explain, What do you think influences your food choices.

3. Journal Entry #2
Write a letter to your classmates explaining the benefits of good nutrition. Why is good nutrition important and what counts as good nutrition.

4. Carbohydrates Vitamins Proteins Fats Minerals Water
“Your Body is Like A Car, You need Nutrients to Fuel Up”
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
Fats
Minerals
Water

5. Energy Growth Good Health
Nutrition
The process of taking food in and using it for:
Energy
Growth
Good Health

6. 6 Classes Of Nutrients Nutrients Carbs Water Fats Proteins Minerals
Vitamins

7. Nutrients Carbohydrates- Primary energy source
Complex: bread, rice, pasta, beans and other vegetables
Simple: fruits, milk, table sugar
Fats-body needs some, keep skin healthy
Vitamins-fight disease, regulate body functions
Minerals- help body grow, calcium helps build teeth and bones
Water- 45%-75% of body weight, carries nutrients around the body, helps digestion, removes waste and cools you off
Proteins- Building blocks your body needs for growth
fish, chicken, beef, eggs, milk

8. Journal Entry #3
What do you think the food guide pyramid represents? What is the importance of knowing the food guide pyramid?

9. WEBQUEST Log On Kidshealth.org Click On for Kids Search Nutrition
Mission Nutrition
Play Mission Nutrition Game
Reflection on Game

10. Eating Right Every Day
Eating healthful foods can help you be healthy. You should eat foods that provide you with plenty of nutrients and avoid foods with too much sugar , salt and fat.

11. FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID
A System designed to help American make healthful food choices.

12. MY PLATE

13. Webquest http://www.choosemyplate.gov/children-over-five.html
READ ALL Bullets under My Plate Section on the top Left side (Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, Dairy & Oil)
Complete Web Quest after reading all information

14. Fruit
Fruits provide us with vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates.
Low in Calories food choice
Ex) Bananas, strawberries, oranges, apples and kiwi

15. Vegetables Low in calories food choice Good vitamins for our bodies
Broccoli, peas, carrots, mushrooms etc.

16. Meats, Beans, and Nuts
Vitamins from the meat group affect your growth, appetite, energy and digestion.
Ex) beef, pork, poultry

17. Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Good source of Calcium
Calcium= strong teeth and bones
Ex) milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, ice cream

18. Bread and Pasta Group
Good source of fiber
Ex) pasta, wheat bread, pretzels, cereal

19. Fats, Oils, and Sweets
Use sparingly
Ex) fatty foods, fried foods, ice cream, cake etc.

20. Snacks
You should eat 2-3 snacks a day
Healthy snacks include- yogurt, cheese and crackers, fruit and vegetables

21. Why do you think it is important to maintain a healthy weight?
Journal Entry # 4
Why do you think it is important to maintain a healthy weight?

22. Lesson 4 Managing Your Weight
Achieving a Healthful Weight
Weight Problems and Teens
Body Image and Teens
Eating Disorders