Nutrition

Lesson Overview  What influences food choices  Nutrients and how the body uses them  Making wise food choices Chapter 3, Lesson 2

Influences of Food Choices  Young people are exposed to unhealthy food choices  Your appetite may be stimulated by the smell, sight, or texture of food  Appetite is different from hunger  It’s best to eat slowly  It takes about 20 minutes to let your brain know your stomach is full  Your emotional needs impact food choices Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

What Influences Food Choices  Your family and friends  Cultural background  Food availability  Time and money  Resources  Advertising  Knowledge of nutrition  Medical factors  Personal preferences Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Factors that Contribute to Obesity in Young People  Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages  Increased snacking  Larger portion sizes  More meals purchased or eaten away from home  More exposure to advertising  Less nutritious foods at fast food locations Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Nutrients  Nutrients give you energy  Nutrients build new body tissues and repair cells  Need a variety of healthy foods to get all the nutrients your body needs Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Nutrients  Getting the Proper Nutrients Activity  Working in groups of two  LE 100 Text pages Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Dietary Guidelines for Americans  Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products  Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts  Low quantities of saturated fats, trans fat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars  Controlled portion sizes-palm sized Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Mix Up Your Food Choices  Focus on fruits  Vary your veggies  Count on calcium  Make your grains whole  Go lean with protein Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Get the Most Nutrition Out of Your Calories  Choose foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber, and other nutrients, but lower in calories  Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol, and moderate in total fat  Choose beverages and foods that reduce your intake of sugars  Choose and prepare foods with less salt Chapter 3, Lesson 2 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Nutrition Labeling  All packaged foods carry a label titled “Nutrition Facts”  Provide valuable and important information for making healthy food choices Chapter 3, Lesson 2

Lesson Review  What influences food choices  Nutrients and how the body uses them  Making wise food choices Chapter 3, Lesson 2