LE1-C3S2T7pg You Are What You Eat

Purpose This lesson explains the importance of a proper diet to your health.

1. Explain how calories consumed versus calories used affects body weight. 2. Identify the five major food groups and servings on the food guide pyramid. 3. Identify sources and benefits of fiber in your diet.

CPS Key Word Questions (1-3)

__________ – the way that chemical processes in your body cause food to be used in an efficient way, for example, to give you energy. ________ – chemical substances that people need from food. _______ – units of measurement for the energy value of food.  Metabolism  Nutrients  Calories

CPS Lesson Questions (1-2)

Which of the following looks most like the lunch you will (or did) eat today? A. B.C.

True or False: Eating a balanced diet has no bearing on keeping a proper weight or lowering your risk of disease. A.True B.False

Think about what you eat and drink during the day. List 2-3 healthy foods you consume on a daily basis. (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

 Eating on the run too often ends up with you consuming too many fats and leaving you overweight.  Learning to eat a balanced diet can help maintain a proper weight, providing energy, and supplying nutrients for good health.

 No matter your activity level, your body uses a certain amount of energy.  When your body uses the same amount of calories daily that you eat daily, your weight stays the same.  If you eat fewer calories than your body needs, you lose weight.

 It is just as important to eat healthy calories as it is important to eat the correct amount of calories.  Many health problems relate to poor diets.  At your next physical examination, ask your doctor about your cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. You may be surprised to find you need to change your diet.

CPS Lesson Question (3-4)

When your body uses the same amount of calories that you eat daily, you do what? A.Lose weight B.Gain weight C.Remain the same weight D.None of the above

You should try to eat the correct _______ and correct _______ of calories. A.flavor / amount B.quality / quantity C.color / size D.None of the above

The United States Department of Agriculture developed the Food Guide Pyramid to indicate what you should eat and how much.

 Your body needs fat, but too much can make you gain weight and lead to high cholesterol.  Your body does need cholesterol, but too much is harmful and could lead to high blood pressure.  In order to lower cholesterol, eat less meat, use oil- free dressings, and avoid fried foods.

 Steals water from the body and never quenches your thirst.  The elevated levels of phosphates leach vital minerals from your body.  Diet soft drinks contain Aspartame, which has been linked to depression.  The high amount of sugar causes your pancreas to produce an abundance of insulin.

CPS Lesson Question (5-6)

True or False: Eating “fats” is unhealthy. Your body does not need them. A.True B.False

True or False: Taking in too much cholesterol can lead to high blood pressure. A.True B.False

List the 2-3 most important things you learned in this lesson. Why are they important to you? (Use CPS “Pick a Student” for this question.)

Images in this lesson were taken from:  Microsoft © Clip Art Gallery  Marine Corps Combat Camera LE1-C3S2T8