NUTRIENTS: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT Teacher Page>>>

Nutrients in food provide the building material and energy source for our body. Scientists have identified 40 or more different nutrients necessary for good health. They are divided into 6 major categories: Carbohydrates Fats Protein Vitamins Minerals Water

Lesson 1: DURING THIS EXERCISE YOU WILL SEE LISTED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT NUTRIENTS. IN YOUR JOURNAL, WRITE THE ROLE THE NUTRIENT PLAYS IN THE BODY, AND LIST AT LEAST ONE FOOD SOURCE THAT CONTAINS THE NUTRIENT. EXAMPLE: Vitamin K Helps blood to clot Eggs

Simple Carbohydrates Vitamin C Saturated Fat Complete Protein Vitamin A NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE

Simple Carbohydrates Vitamin C Saturated Fat Complete Protein Vitamin A NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE Muscle energy Fight infection Protects organs Build tissue Healthy skin Sugar Fruit Butter Steak Carrots

Unsaturated Fat Iron Sodium NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE Calcium Phosphorus

Unsaturated Fat Iron Sodium NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE Calcium Phosphorus Build bone/teeth Strengthens bone Stores energy Red blood cell operation Body fluid balance Milk Broccoli Corn oil Raisins Salt

Complex Carbohydrates Potassium Chloride NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE Fiber Incomplete Protein

Complex Carbohydrates Chloride NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE Fiber Incomplete Protein Helps move waste Energy source Enzyme activator Part of enzymes Grains Nuts Potatoes Banana Peas Potassium Repairs tissue

Vitamin E Sulfur Riboflavin (B2) NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE Vitamin D Iodine

Vitamin E Sulfur Riboflavin (B2) NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE Vitamin D Iodine Deposits calcium in bones. Produces Thyroid hormone. Healthy Red blood cells. Builds hair,nails Healthy skin Milk Seafood Yellow vegetables Oatmeal Fish

LESSON 2: Plan a daily menu(breakfast, lunch, dinner) that will incorporate the following nutrients: Simple Carbohydrates Vitamin C Calcium Phosphorus Iron Vitamin A Incomplete Protein Potassium Iodine Complex Carbohydrates Vitamin K Sulfur Complete Protein Fiber Vitamin D

Breakfast: Lunch: Dinner:

THE END

TEACHER PAGE: Objective- 1) The students will be able to identify the 6 major nutrients necessary for life. 2) The students will identify which nutrients are contained in which foods. 3) The students will be able to apply this knowledge in determining a diet. Activity- In lesson 1 the students will list one activity the nutrient performs in the body and one food source. In lesson 2 the students will make out a menu utilizing the nutrients given. Process- Allow students 5 minutes to answer each lesson 1 screen. After each screen discuss the various body processes and food possibilities. The examples given are not complete. In lessen 2 give 10 minutes to plan a daily menu. There is no one answer, have students explain which foods contain which nutrients.