Following Dietary Guidelines 6th Grade Nutrition Lesson 1 Pages B36-41

Your Need For Nutrients Nutrition: the study of what people eat and the effects of diet on health. Nutrients: substances in foods that the body needs for growth and repair of cells, for body processes, and for energy. *A healthy diet includes foods that give each of the 6 kinds of nutrients *

The 6 Basic Nutrients Proteins: Nutrients needed for growth and repair of body cells. Foods that contain proteins are meats, fish eggs milk, wheat germ, nuts, cheese and beans Fats: provide energy and help the body store vitamins. Foods that contain fat are meats, butter, whole milk, ice cream, cheese, and many others.

The 6 Basic Nutrients Carbohydrates: body’s main source of energy Foods include cereal, rice, potatoes, bread, pasta, fruits, and vegetables. Vitamins: nutrients that help the body use carbs, proteins, and fats. A, B1, B2, B12, D, E, K Found in a variety of foods

The 6 Basic Nutrients Minerals: involved in many body processes. Calcium, zinc, potassium, iron. Many foods contain minerals. Water: makes up blood and other body fluids. It carries nutrients and waste, cushions joints and the spinal cord, maintains body temp. and helps digest food 6-8 glasses a day!

What is MyPlate?

Using My Pyramid Be Physically Active Each Day Choose Healthier foods from each group Eat More from some groups than others Every Color, Every Day Make Choices that are right for you

Old Pyramid, New Plate Similarities? Differences?

The Food Guide Pyramid! Write on your pyramid, where the nutrients would be found.

A Balanced Diet Made up of meals and snacks that provide the proper amount of foods from each group daily! The exact amount you need depends on your age, gender, body size, and level of physical activity

The Dietary Guidelines A set of guidelines for healthful eating and living for Americans ages 2 and older Follow the guidelines!!