SOL: 8.4B SOL: 8.4C

 PICK UP A JOUNAL PAPER FROM THE CHAIR  SIT IN YOUR SQUAD AND ANSWER THE QUESTION.  DO NOT DO THE BACK OF THE PAPER

 REMEMBER YOU STILL NEED TO DO SOME TYPE OF EXERCISE

 The body’s essential nutrients are composed of chemical elements found in food and used by the body to perform many different functions.

 Water  Vitamins  Minerals  Carbohydrates  Fats  Protein

 WATER  Water is found in all body tissues  Water essential for the digestion (breakdown) of food, makes up most of the blood plasma, helps body tissues absorb nutrients, and helps move waste material through the body.  The average person needs 6 to 8 glasses of water each day

 Vitamins  Vitamins are organic (living) compounds that are essential to life  Vitamins are important for metabolism, tissue building, and regulating body processes  Vitamins allow the body to use the energy provided by carbohydrates, fats and proteins

 Minerals  Minerals are inorganic (non living) elements found in all body cells  Minerals regulate body fluids, assist in various body functions, contribute to growth, and aid in building tissues  Examples of some are: Iron, Calcium, Zinc, Fluoride, Copper, Fiber

 Carbohydrats  Major source of human energy  Easily Digested  Main dietary sources: bread, pasta, crackers, cereals, potatoes, corn, peas, fruits, sugar, and syrups  make up 40% - 50% of the daily diet.

 Fats  Provide the most concentrated form of energy but are a more expensive source of energy than carbohydrates  Maintain body temperature by providing insulation; cushion organs and bones; provide flavor to meals  Two classifications of fats:  Saturated: fats that are solid at room temperature (shortening)  Unsaturated: fats that are liquid or soft at room temperature (oils)

 Protein  Essential for building and repairing tissue, regulating body functions, and providing energy and heat  Proteins are made up of 22 building blocks called amino acids:  Complete proteins: contain 9 of the amino acids that are essential to life. Found in meats, fish, milk, cheeses, eggs  Incomplete proteins: contain any of the remaining thirteen amino acids. Found in vegetable foods such as cereals, soybeans, dry beans, peas, and peanuts.

How to determine which snack is best for you

 Contains product specific information  Based on a 2,000 calorie diet  Helps you to compare one snack to the next

 First determine serving size and number of servings per package

 Tells how much energy is in food  Remember that the number of servings you eat determines the number of calories you actually eat!

 General Guide to Calories  40 Calories is low  100 Calories is moderate  400 Calories or more is high  Too many calories per day results in gaining weight

 Limit specific nutrient intake  Saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium  To much of these can put you at risk for certain chronic diseases like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer

 Eating enough of fiber, vitamins, calcium and Iron can reduce the risk of some diseases and conditions.  Calcium helps to reduce the risk of Osteoporosis, Fiber helps healthy bowel function, Diets high in fruit and veggies help to reduce risk of heart disease.

 Helps you to make your snack decision

 Video Name  Health and Nutrition  26 minutes long