Unit 5 - Nutrition “You are what You EAT”
CHOOSE MY Plate.gov
Kentucky Fried Chicken Breast What are calories? What are calories? Are they good or bad? Please Explain. Look at Choose My Plate.gov to determine approximately how many calories per day you should be eating. How can calories contribute to weight gain, weight loss, or maintaining a healthy weight? Kentucky Fried Chicken Breast vs. Grilled w/o skin Extra Crispy Fried 140 calories 460 calories
Grains Whole Grains Rice, Oatmeal, Pasta, Bread, Popcorn Girls – 6 oz Boys – 7 oz
Veggies Dark Green (Spinach) or Orange (Carrots) 5 Servings a day (2 ½ cups a day) Dry Beans and Pea’s Starches = corn, green pea’s, lima beans, potatoes
Fruits Raw is the BEST Antioxidants – tomatoes,blueberries and pomegranate 5 Servings a day : 1 ½-2 Cups a day
Oils Olive Oil = good Palm Oil = bad Not really a food group – nuts, fish, and liquid oils Limited amounts
Meats & Beans Eat Lean or low fat meat Chicken, turkey, and Fish Ask for it Baked, Broiled, or Grilled! Go Lean with Protein 5 oz every day!
ChooseMyPlate.gov For a 2,000 calorie diet: Grains: 6 ounces Vegetables: 2.5 cups Fruit: 2 cups Dairy: 3 cups Protein: 5.5 ounces
Why do we eat? Eat to maximize performance Eat for optimal body composition Eat to promote good health and prevent diseases
My Plate! Find a balance between food and fun! Know your limits of Fats & Sugars 1.5 – 2 pounds per week is the healthy way to lose weight. 67% of Americans are obese! Know Portion Sizes – 6oz of meat (Palm of hand minus fingers) ½ cup of pasta = tennis ball 2 tbsp = ping pong ball
6 Essential Nutrients Carbohydrates (Energy) – 60% a. Simple – Fruits & Veggies b. Complex – Breads, cereals, grains Fats (Lipids – Stored Energy) 25% a. Unsaturated – Liquid b. Saturated – 4 legged animal AMERICANS eat 40-50% from Fats! Proteins ( Repair) 15% a. meats, eggs, peanuts Vitamins Minerals Water