Nutrition

What is it? NUTRITION = the study and process of eating & utilizing food for necessary health & growth “EAT TO LIVE” vs. “LIVE TO EAT” mentality “Eat to Live” : my primary focus of eating is to provide my body with the nutrients it needs to function at optimal health – I will eat something even if I don’t like the taste of because it will benefit my health “Live to Eat”: my primary focus of eating is enjoyment – I eat things only if I like the taste, regardless of the nutritional value of the food *For optimal health we want to have the “eat to live” focus the majority of our diet with the occasional “live to eat” focus

WHY STUDY nutrition? promote the optimal growth and development reduce the risk of developing chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, and diabetes prevent health problems such as obesity, dental issues, iron deficiency, and osteoporosis improve cognitive function & mood increase athletic performance BECAUSE WE NEED TO CHANGE THE FOOD INDUSTRY: Hungry for Change https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MvAM97VDE8

How do American youth eat? Most U.S. youth: Do not meet the recommendations for eating 2½ cups to 6½ cups* of fruits and vegetables each day Do not eat the minimum recommended amounts of whole grains (2–3 ounces* each day) Eat more than the recommended maximum daily intake of sodium (1,500–2,300 mg* each day) Empty calories from added sugars and solid fats contribute to 40% of daily calories for children and adolescents aged 2–18 years *The majority of American youth have poor nutrition* Check this out: Daily Diets from around the World http://www.nationalgeographic.com/what-the-world-eats/

Why learn about nutrition in pe? DEBATE: Are nutrition and exercise linked? Can you be healthy by eating good, but not exercising? Can you be healthy by exercising, but eating poorly? *NUTRITION & EXERCISE GO HAND-IN-HAND: FOR OPTIMAL HEALTH YOU NEED TO HAVE GOOD NUTRITION & EXERCISE In order to get stronger physically you need exercise In order to be at your best when you exercise you need good nutrition

, nutrition plays a greater role on your body NUTRITION VS. EXERCISE Which plays a greater role in how your body looks, ages, and functions??? NUTRITION!!! Percentages aren’t exact, but according to several studies, , nutrition plays a greater role on your body

HOW IS YOUR nutrition? Does your diet promote good or poor nutrition? Lets figure it out!!! For 3 days write down everything you eat & drink (besides water) on your food tracker: BE SPECIFIC What was in your burrito? What type of cereal did you eat? What was on your sandwich? Also write down how much you eat (portion sizes – i.e. 1 cup/8 oz/etc.) Don’t change anything about your diet – eat like you normally do Be honest – in order to figure out how healthy your diet is you need to know where you stand: in order to improve your diet you need to truthfully know what it really looks like

Food tracking examples BREAKFAST Medium banana 1 cup of Honey nut cheerios ½ cup of 1% milk 1 cup of orange juice LUNCH 1 ½ cups spinach leaves 4 oz chicken breast ¼ cup parmesan cheese 1 hard boiled egg ½ cup of tomatoes ½ avocado ¼ cup vinaigrette dressing DINNER Large flour tortilla ½ cup black beans ½ cup ground turkey ¼ cup cheddar cheese ½ avocado ¼ cup salsa SNACKS Medium apple 12 oz Coke

FOOD LOG Food logs are due by Wed. 9/21 With the food logs we will be going to the computer lab to enter in your food intake into an online nutrition analyzer All you need to do now is write down what you eat!