Starter

1. Name the 6 essential nutrients

2. Which nutrient is our #1 source of energy?

3. Which nutrient builds and repairs body tissues?

4. What percentage of our body is made up of water?

5. T or F. The 3 leading causes of death in the U.S. have dietary connections or influences.

6. Describe the importance of drinking water and how much is recommended everyday?

Being a Smart ConsumerPhysical Health

Tip #1: Read Food Labels

Tip #2: Avoid Portion Distortion The 20 Year Difference

Chipotle…

http://chipotle.com/nutrition-calculator?format=aspx

How to Avoid Portion Distortion Use smaller plates

Eat a healthy breakfast

Avoid watching TV when eating

The more you chew, the less you will eat

Cut food into smaller pieces

Choose MyPlate

Grains

● 5.5-6 ounces Every day● 1 ounce is about 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of breakfast

cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice, cereal or pasta

Fruits

●2 cups every day● fresh, frozen, canned or dried● go easy on fruit juice (don’t drink your calories)

Vegetables

● 2 1/2 cups Every day● Dark green and leafy-broccoli, spinach ● Orange- carrots, sweet potatoes● Dry beans and peas- pinto/kidney beans and lentils

Dairy

● 3 cups every day● Low fat or fat free ● Calcium fortified beverages/foods

Protein

● 5 ½ ounces per day ● Low fat or lean meats ● Bake, broil or grill ● Vary, choose more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds

Fats and Oils

● 5-6 teaspoons of oils allowance per day● Avoid saturated and trans fats as much as possible

Tip #3: Don’t give in to Fad Diets

What are some of the fad diets you have heard of?

What do you think are some of the dangers of fad diets?

Being healthy is a LIFESTYLE!!!

Tip #4 Eat Nutrient Dense Foods