NUTRITIONDo Now:1. Logon to a laptop computer2. In your notes, write down everything

you have had to eat and drink today. If you skipped a meal, write “No Breakfast” or “No Lunch”.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

How does my meal plan help me stay healthy?

APPETITE v HUNGER

APPETITE HUNGER

appetite – the psychological need for food

Eating because food looks or smells good.

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hunger – the body’s physical need for food

Eating because your body needs food for fuel

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NUTRIENTSnutrients – substances in food that your body

needs

Help the body build new tissue

Help the body repair damaged cells

Help the body produce energy

What Influences Your Food Choices?

Family and Culture

Advertising

Knowledge of Nutrition

Convenience

Availability

Peer Pressure

What Influences Your Food Choices?

Emotions can influence food choices because food can bring up feelings connected to past experiences.

A craving for food can be especially strong when people feel sad, lonely, or discouraged.

Choose My Plate

Choose My PlateUse the website

choosemyplate.gov to determine

1. Select “Daily Food Plans”

2. Click “Daily Food Plan”3. Enter the requested information then click “Submit”

4. Print “Your Results” AND the “Meal Tracking Worksheet”

5. HomeworkBased on your results, map out 3 meals

and 1 snack that satisfy your caloric needs, as well as the appropriate amount from each food group

Make sure you include ALL snacks and beverages

Choose food that you would like to eatOn Wednesday, you will turn in your

results, the meal tracking worksheet, and your healthy eating plan