Warm-Up/Journal Marcus usually eats dinner with his parents, but sometimes they have to work late. When Marcus is on his own, he often just microwaves a frozen meal. He wishes he knew more about how to fix healthful and satisfying meals for himself. List a way Marcus could eat better when he is by himself. List a way Marcus’s parents could help him eat better. If you were in Marcus’s situation how would you eat a more nutrition meal?

Chapter 10 Lesson 1 Nutrition Objective: Explain how nutritional choices can affect your health. Main Idea: Learning to make healthful food choices will keep you healthy throughout your life.

Which of the statements below are true, and which are false? What Is Your Health IQ? Which of the statements below are true, and which are false?

1. Eating too much protein, carbohydrates, or fat will make you gain weight. TRUE FALSE 10 Seconds Remaining

2. Peanut butter and potato chips are high in cholesterol. TRUE FALSE 10 Seconds Remaining

3. Fiber is not important because it can not be absorbed. TRUE FALSE 10 Seconds Remaining

4. You don’t need to worry about getting enough vitamins and minerals because they are needed in such small amounts. TRUE FALSE 10 Seconds Remaining

5. Water is a nutrient. TRUE FALSE 10 Seconds Remaining

6. The Recommended Daily Allowances are guidelines for the amounts of nutrients we need. TRUE FALSE 10 Seconds Remaining

7. Snacking is bad for you. TRUE FALSE 10 Seconds Remaining

The food you eat affects your health and quality of life!!!! Nutrition – the process by which your body takes in and uses food. Nutrients – substances in food that your body needs to grow, to repair itself, and to supply you with energy. Calorie – a unit of heat used to measure the energy your body receives from food. !!!All chemical reactions give off heat!!!

Eating healthy foods can lower the risk of developing LIFESTYLE DISEASES Type 2 Diabetes Cardiovascular Disease Stroke Certain Cancers Osteoporosis Hpyertension

What Influences Your Food Choices? Hunger – the natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body’s need for food. Appetite – the psychological (mind) desire for food. Do you eat when you feel…. Stressed, frustrated, lonely, or sad. Do you eat as a reward….or when your bored.

Food and Your Environment Family and Culture. Does your family eat at home? Or dine out? Friends When hanging out with your friends do you eat what they do? Time and Money If you’re a busy person do you prepare meals ahead of time? Or inexpensive fast food? Advertising Are you persuaded by what you see, hear and read in the media?

Activity Fill out the Behavior Contract. 1st blank = Name 2nd blank = What you will do to start change eating habits. 3rd blank = Things that cause you to eat bad 4th blank = Something that keeps you on track of your goal. Box = Little changes that will help you along the way. Day – Month, Year YOU Sign and have a Classmate Witness the signature