1. Quick Write #1
List the foods you ate
yesterday.
Do you think that you
made healthful
choices?
If not, what would
have been some more
healthful choices?
3. Nutrients
Substances in foods
that your body
needs in order to
grow, have energy,
and stay healthy
4. 6 Types of Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
5. Carbohydrates
Starches and sugars that provide
energy
Starches: rice, bread, pasta, potatoes,
beans, and corn
Sugars: milk, fruit, honey
All other sugars are not needed for
your body!
6. Proteins
Used to repair body cells and
tissues
Complete proteins: amino acids
that are found in animal
sources, such as meat, dairy
products, and eggs
Incomplete proteins: amino
acids that are found in plant
foods, such as beans, nuts, and
grains
7. Fats
Nutrients that supply
energy, keep the skin
healthy, and promote
normal growth
Transport certain
vitamins through the
body and help build
cell membranes
8. More fats…
Saturated fats—solid at
room temperature
butter, fats in meat,
poultry, and dairy
products
NOT GOOD FOR YOU!
Unsaturated fats—liquid
at room temperature,
plant sources, vegetable
oils, nuts, olives, and
avocados
GOOD FOR YOU!
9. Vitamins
Substances that help regulate the
body’s functions
Your body needs vitamins to
produce energy, fight infections,
and to help with other tasks
Water soluble: dissolve in water and
have to be replaced everyday
Fat soluble: dissolve in fat
10. Minerals
Nutrients that
strengthen bones
and teeth
Help keep blood
healthy
Keep the heart
and other organs
working properly
11. More minerals…
Calcium, Magnesium,
Phosphorus—helps and
renews your bones
Iron—needed for making red
blood cells
Sodium—salt your body
makes
Youdon’t need to add it to
your food
12. Water
Helps with digestion, carries
nutrients throughout the
body, removes wastes from
the body, and regulates
body temperature
Drink 8-10 glasses of water
each day, or 3 water
bottles from the machine
at school!
13. Fiber
The part of grains, fruits, and
vegetables that the body cannot break
down.
It moves wastes out of your system,
and may also prevent some diseases.
Found in fruits, veggies, whole grain
cereals, and brown rice.
14. Cholesterol
A waxy substance
used by the body
to build cells and
make other
substances.
Fat count should
not exceed 30% of
daily calories
15. ABC’s of Good Health
Aim for fitness
60 minutes of exercise
each day
Build a healthy base
eat a variety of healthy
foods
Choose sensibly
good nutrition means
avoiding fats, sugar, salt,
and cholesterol
17. Quick Interview…
Interview your partner about their
food choices and physical activity.
What did you eat for breakfast and lunch
today?
How did you exercise yesterday?
20. What is a serving?
Bread, cereal, rice, pasta: 6-11 servings/Baseball
Fruit: 2-4 servings/Tennis Ball
Veggies: 3-5 servings/Tennis Ball
Dairy: 2-3 servings/4 Dice
Meat, beans, eggs, nuts: 2-3 servings/Deck of
Cards
Fats, oils, sweets: few servings, if any/Matchbook
21. 3 BIG or 5 small?
It’s all about preference!
3 big—tend to overload
5 small—energy all day long
22. START SMART!
Breakfast is the
most important
meal!
You need fresh
energy (food) when
you wake up.
Make sure you get
carbohydrates and
protein.
23. Study Intervention
Look at your “Quick Interview” results.
Design a one day meal plan for your
partner.
Breakfast
Snack
Lunch
Snack
Dinner
24. Calorie
Unit of energy that is burned with
physical activity
When we talk about calories in
foods…we’re talking about the energy-
producing potential of that food
Calories turn into fat if you don’t use
them.
27. Body in Balance
Physical Activity (PA)—any body
movement that results in using
energy
Calorie (Food)—unit of energy that is
burned with physical activity
Food > PA = Gain Weight
Food < PA = Lose Weight
Food = PA = Maintain Weight