How are foods sorted into groups? By Nutrient = The 6 Basic Nutrients

Nutrients = Energy Producing 1. Carbohydrates: Provide Energy Food Group = Grains 1 GRAM = 4 CALORIES OF ENERGY 2. Proteins: Builds and Repairs Body Tissue Food Group = Dairy, Meats & Beans 1 GRAM = 4 CALORIES OF ENERGY 3. Fats: Insulation, Protection, Reserve Energy Food Groups = Oils 1 GRAM = 9 CALORIES OF ENERGY

Nutrients = Non Energy Producing 4. Vitamins: Assists in the biochemical reactions related to metabolism. Food Group = Fruits & Vegetables 5. Minerals: Skeletal structure Food Group = Dairy 6. Water: Hydration, most essential to life

The Dietary Guidelines Revised Every 5 Years

The Dietary Guidelines 1. Eat Nutrient Dense Foods What does “Nutrient Dense” mean? Foods that have a lot of vitamins, minerals or other important nutrients and few calories are considered nutrient dense. Choosing foods that are nutrient dense are better for your overall health. Which is more Nutrient Dense? SpinachCandy OR

2. Balance Calories to Manage Weight Control total calorie intake to manage body weight. Increase physical activity and reduce “screen time”. IntakeOutput

3. Reduce sodium, fats and added sugars, refined grains and alcohol. Reduce sodium intake to 2,300 milligrams per day That’s only about ½ tsp.! Too much sodium increase the risk of high blood pressure Sodium is usually added to processed foods, beverages and diet drinks

4. Increase vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk, seafood and use oils in place of solid fats. Choose 8 oz. of seafood products in the place of some meat and poultry per week.

5. Build healthy eating patterns that meet nutritional needs over time at an appropriate calorie level. Building healthy habits NOW will affect you LATER!

6. Include physical exercise as part of healthy eating patterns year olds should be active at least 60 minutes or more each day

Nutrient Comic Strip Assignment  Instructions:  Choose one of the six nutrients.  Plan a comic strip, explaining the benefits or purposes of that nutrient based off of the information give in class.  Actually make/draw the comic strip (at least three frames).  Due on Monday, April 21, 2014.