Happy Tuesday! (four more days!) 11/13/2012

Nutrients Definition: substances found in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy Not receiving enough nutrients from food can lead to malnutrition

6 Nutrients for Health Carbohydrates Proteins Fats (Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans Fats) Vitamins Minerals Water

Making the Right Choice Create a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat Cholesterol + saturated fat increase risk of heart attack and stroke Calories from fat should be less than 30% of daily calories Ex: 2000cal x .30 = 600 cal

Making the Right Choice Avoid consuming too much sugar Look for “hidden sugars” (corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose). Consume less that 44g of sugar a day

Making the Right Choice Sodium helps regulate blood fluids and blood pressure Your body only needs a small amount Too much = high blood pressure and can decrease the amount of Calcium in your body

Making the Right Choice Make grains, fruits, and veggies the foundation of your diet ALWAYS read the Nutrition Facts Panel Knowing = Prevention

Reading the Labels Project Identify the Nutrition Facts for 1 serving size of your favorite snack or prepared foods (mac & cheese, cheetos, etc.) AND the entire package 1) Calories 2) Proteins 3) Calories from fat 4) Sugar 5) Total grams of fat 6) Dietary Fiber 7) Saturated/Unsaturated 8) Vitamins 10) Cholesterol 11) Minerals 12) Sodium 13) Total Carbohydrates Make your final recommendation of the Nutrition Value of this product. Is it a healthy choice? Why or why not?

Quick Write List some foods that would be good sources of protein?