Nutrition Foods
Unit Goals Students will be able to make informed decisions about their food Students will be able to prepare a variety of nutritious snacks/meals
Reading nutrition labels Agenda-Day 1
Quick Write What do you think of when you hear “nutrition”
Quick Write Compare with your table group
Nutrition Labels
Nutrition facts table You can use the table to: Choose products more easily. Compare two products to make better food choices Learn about the nutrition information of the foods you eat. Better manage special diets. Increase or decrease your intake of any nutrient. Nutrition facts table
Daily Value This applies to all nutrients. You can use the % DV to compare two different food products and make a better choice for you. Or you can use the % DV to choose products that are higher in the nutrients you want more of and lower in the nutrients you want less of. Daily Value
Food manufacturers can be tricky with serving sizes Food manufacturers can be tricky with serving sizes. To make a product look low in fat or calories, they may list information based on a tiny, unrealistic serving size.
Activity! Handout Table groups Rotate Hand in when you are done! Carrot sticks Potato Chips Oreo cookies Orange juice
Portions Canada Food Guide Plates as portions DIY Agenda-Day 2
Canada Food Guide-Jigsaw
Become an expert on…. How many servings recommended for your age group/each gender Examples (with the portion) Be prepared to share! (3 min)
Fruits/Veg
Meat/Alternatives
Dairy/Alternatives
Grains
Fats/Oils
Putting it all together Market Orders Agenda-Day 3
This weekend… How many meals did you have Fruits/vegetables Grains Dairy/alternatives Meat/alternatives Oils? What were the foods you had? This weekend…
Putting it together… What meals can you think of that incorporate ALL food groups?
Breakfast Lunch Snacks Dinner Desserts Divide and conquer!
Thoughts? Where is it easier? More difficult?
Hiding veggies!
Your task… Find a recipe that “hides” carrots/spinach Print Complete market order Making on Thursday!!