8TH GRADE: NUTRITION UNIT

SOL: 8.4BSOL: 8.4C

BELL RINGER: JOURNAL

PICK UP A JOUNAL PAPER FROM THE CHAIR

SIT IN YOUR SQUAD AND ANSWER THE QUESTION.

DO NOT DO THE BACK OF THE PAPER

BATHROOM AND

WATER BREAK

CHOOSE MY PLATE

EXAMPLE OF A PLATE

Breaking down each group

Physical Activityhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0O87gWv-Xk&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

REMEMBER YOU STILL NEED TO DO SOME TYPE OF EXERCISE

Nutrients

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

Six Essential Nutrients

Water Vitamins Minerals Carbohydrates Fats Protein

More on each Nutrient

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

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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

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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

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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. 

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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)

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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.

Remember to Exercisehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTfA9rh_dYI&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

READING LABELSHow to determine which snack is best

for you

Food Label Example

The Nutrition Facts Label

Contains product specific information

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Helps you to compare one snack to the next

Where to Start

First determine serving size and number of servings per package

Calories and Calories from Fat

Tells how much energy is in food Remember that the number of servings

you eat determines the number of calories you actually eat!

Guide

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

Nutrients

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

Nutrients

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.

Understanding the footnote

Helps you to make your snack decision

Comparing Labels

Comparing Labels

Safari Montage Video

Video Name Health and Nutrition 26 minutes long