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Unit 4: Basic Nutritionand MyPlate

Unit CalendarMonday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

A-Day 25Nutrition

Basics/MyPlate

B-Day 26 MyPlate &

Nutrient Project

A-Day 29LAB: MyPlate Pizza

B-Day 30LAB: MyPlate Pizza

A-Day 31

Carbs & FiberLAB: Fiber

Cookies

B-Day Nov. 1

Carbs & FiberLAB: Fiber

Cookies

A-Day 2Protein,

LAB: Crepes

B-Day 5Protein,

LAB: Crepes

A-Day 6Fat

LAB: Homemade Mac and Cheese

B-Day 7

FatLAB: Homemade Mac and Cheese

A-Day 8Vitamins and

MineralsLAB: Veggie Stir

Fry

B-Day 9Vitamins and

MineralsLAB: Veggie Stir

FryA-Day 12

WaterLAB: Muffins and

Smoothies

B-Day 13Water

LAB: Muffins and Smoothies

A-Day 14

Unit 4 TestPACKET DUE

B-Day 15

Unit 4 TestPACKET DUE

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ED1 DIETARY GUIDELINES, EXERCISE

& BASIC NUTRITION 102 MYPLATE 153 CARBOHYDRATES 154 FIBER & PROTEIN 155 FAT 106 VITAMINS, MINERALS & WATER 10

TOTAL 75

The Basics of NutritionNUTRITION: the study of how your _____________ uses the _____________ ______________ _______________

NUTRIENT: a _________________ ________________ in food that helps _______________ the body

What are the six basic nutrients?

Dietary GuidelinesRevised Every ______ Years

1. All food and beverage choices matter-focus on variety, amount and ____________

Eat the right amount of _________________ for you based on your age, _____________, and physical activity level.

Building a healthier eating style to help avoid obesity and reduce your risk of diseases such as ______________________, diabetes, and ______________.

2. Choose an eating style low in saturated fats, ______________ and __________ sugars.

Eating fewer calories from foods high in saturated fat and added sugars can help you manage your __________ and weight.

Eating foods with less sodium can reduce your risk of _____________________________.

3. Make small changes to create a healthier eating style. Think of each change as a personal __________on your path to living

healthier. Find little victories that fit into your lifestyle Start with one or two small changes at a time.

4. Support Healthy Eating for Everyone Create setting where healthy choices are available and affordable

to you and help others in their journey to make healthy eating a part of their lives.

ExerciseWhat are 3 things you learned from the video about exercise?

1.

2.

3.

CarbohydratesThe main _________________ source for our bodies

Carbohydrates are mainly found in __________ sources, but also found in _______ and milk products. They are found in all food groups but few are found in the ____________ group.

Carbohydrates supply ______ calories per gram

If we take in more carbs that what is needed in our body for energy, the unused portion is stored in the body as __________.

Simple carbohydrates, or _____________ are ___________ energy and usually have few essential _________, minerals or fiber.

What are two food sources for simple sugars?1.2.

Complex carbohydrates, or _________________., supply ________________ energy and other nutrients the body needs. They are the _______________ choice.

What are two food sources for complex starches?1.2.

The parts of the grain kernel include the following: a. _________________ = STARCH

b. _________________ = B-Vitamins and Iron

c. _________________ = FIBER

FiberFiber attracts ______________ to the intestines, which increases bulk. The soft bulk mixture helps move food through the intestines.

Without fiber, digested food can become ___________ or solid. Too much fiber without _______________ can also cause blockage.

If we don’t get enough fiber, what 3 diseases does it cause?

How much fiber is recommended each day?

Can you get fiber from plant or animal sources? Name two foods that are high in fiber.

ProteinsThe main function of protein is:

You must eat protein from good food sources _____________ to replace the wear and tear of body issues.

Can protein be stored in the body?

Protein supplies _______ calories per gram (just like carbs!)

What are amino acids?

There are ___________ amino acids. Your body makes all but _______ of them. These are called essential amino acids.

Complete proteins contain all __________ essential amino acids and come from ___________ sources.

Incomplete proteins contain _____________ but not all 9 essential amino acids and come from _____________ sources

Can you combine two incomplete proteins to make a complete or complementary protein? Give an example.

List 3 consequences of not getting enough protein.1.2.3.

FatsFat is the most __________________________ source of food energy. Supplies ________ calories per gram.

List 3 functions of fat1.2.3.

Types of Fat:Saturated:

Unsaturated:

Cholesterol is a ________-_______ substance present in all body cells that is needed for many essential body processes.

Because adults manufacture all the cholesteroal they, need, we have to be careful what foods we take in that provides extra cholesterol. What foods are high in cholesterol?

What is a high fat diet linked to?1. 2. 3.

List 3 ways to Lower Fat and Cholesterol in the Diet?1.2.3

Vitamins and MineralsWhat is the main function of vitamins and minerals?

Which foods contain the most vitamins and minerals we need?

What are the water-soluble vitamins?

What are the fat-soluble vitamins?

Milk is fortified with what two vitamins?

What are the two biggest mineral deficiencies in the U.S.?

Electrolytes are minerals that also help with ___________ balance, maintain _____________ and muscle and nerve actions. Some electrolytes include ______________ and _______________

WaterWhat are the functions of water?

1. Carries Vitamins ______ & ______2. Regulate body temperature through ________________. 3. Carries waste products out4. Prevents __________________

How much water do you need to function?

Dehydration occurs from a lack of _______________. ____________ is an indicator of dehydration.

What are 3 symptoms of dehydration?1.2.3.