1. Nutrition

2. Warm-Up Questions CPS Questions 1-2
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3. What influences food choices Nutrients and how the body uses them
Lesson Overview
What influences food choices
Nutrients and how the body uses them
Making wise food choices
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4. (Note to teacher: Use “Pick a Student” button in CPS)
Quick Write
What is your idea of healthy food eating? Create a list of foods you eat during a normal day of school and at home. Don’t forget to include anything you drink and snacks. After completing this lesson, consider what changes you may need to make in your food and drink choices.
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5. What Influences Food Choices
Young people are exposed to unhealthy food choices
Your appetite may be stimulated by the smell, sight, or texture of food
Appetite is different from hunger
It’s best to eat slowly
Food can meet emotional needs
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6. Factors that Contribute to Obesity in Young People
Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages
Increased snacking
Larger portion sizes
More meals purchased or eaten away from home
More exposure to advertising
Less nutritious foods at fast food locations
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7. Nutrients Nutrients give you energy
Nutrients build new body tissues and repair cells
Need a variety of healthy foods to get all the nutrients your body needs
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8. Activity 1: What Influences Food Choices?
Review the section in your textbook on what influences food choices
Create a circle map by brainstorming factors that influence food choices
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9. Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 3-4
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10. Categories of Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
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11. Other Substances in Food
Fiber
Hidden Fats
Cholesterol
Added Sugar
Sodium
Caffeine
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12. Activity 2: Getting the Proper Nutrients
Review the section in your textbook on nutrients and how the body uses them
Complete the table by identifying foods that provide healthy amounts of each nutrient
Answer the questions
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13. Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 5-6
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14. Activity 3: Jars of Sugar
Complete the table to identify the amount of sugar in common foods
Fill baby food jars with the amount of sugar in each food
Answer the questions
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15. Nutrition Tools Dietary Guidelines for Americans Nutrition Facts panel
ChooseMyPlate.gov
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16. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products
Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
Low quantities of saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
Controlled portion sizes
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17. Mix Up Your Food Choices
Focus on fruits
Vary your veggies
Count on calcium
Make your grains whole
Go lean with protein
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18. Physical Activity
The President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition recommends being physically active for 60 minutes every day
Set a goal to maintain a healthy weight
Lowers your risk for heart disease, some cancers, and diabetes
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19. Get the Most Nutrition Out of Your Calories
Choose foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients, but lower in calories
Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, and moderate in total fat
Choose beverages and foods that reduce your intake of sugars
Choose and prepare foods with less salt
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20. Nutrition Labeling
All packaged foods carry a label titled “Nutrition Facts”
Provide valuable and important information for making healthy food choices
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21. Vegetarian Diet A person who eats mostly or only plant foods
A vegetarian eating style still involves choosing nutritious foods
Main concern for vegans is getting enough protein
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22. Activity 4: Reading Nutrition Facts
Select a packaged food item from your kitchen or grocery store
Review the Nutrition Facts and answer the questions
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23. Learning Check Questions CPS Questions 7-8
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24. Activity 5: Analyzing Foods in Restaurants
Research the amount of calories and fat in foods from one of your favorite restaurants
Complete the T-Chart with a list of items and calories from fat
Answer the questions
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25. What influences food choices Nutrients and how the body uses them
Summary
What influences food choices
Nutrients and how the body uses them
Making wise food choices
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26. Review Questions CPS Questions 9-10
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27. Next…. Done – nutrition Next – the benefits of physical activity
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