Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins Fit For Life Carbohydrates, Fats, and Proteins

Today’s Snack Pitas Peanut Butter What food groups do these belong to? Have you ever tried any other nut butter? Almond Butter Walnut Butter

Discussion Where do we get our energy from? Different foods are important to our body for different reasons; this is why we have 4 different food groups This week we’re going to talk about the three categories that foods are grouped under Carbohydrates Fats Proteins Carbs, Fats & Proteins Has anyone ever heard of these terms before? Which are you most familiar with?

Carbohydrates Why are carbohydrates important? Where do we find our main sources of carbohydrates? There are two types of carbohydrates that people eat Simple Complex Carbohydrates are the most abundant macronutrient found in our diet. Main source of quick energy for our body. This is because carbohydrates are broken down into sugar which our body can use for energy very quickly.

Complex Carbohydrates Complex carbohydrates are more “complex” meaning they take longer to be digested by our body. Because of this, the energy we receive from the food lasts over a longer period of time

Simple Carbohydrates Simple carbohydrates are digested quicker by our body which means that we receive energy quickly that only lasts for a short period of time Simple carbohydrates tend to be high in sugar which then gets into our blood Why might this be bad?

So… Which is better? Are complex or simple carbohydrates better for us to eat? COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES are better for us, because they give us longer lasting energy that won’t clog our blood with sugar

Fats Why is fat important in the human body? Keep us warm Protect our inside organs We can use it for energy when we’re running/playing for long periods of time and have run out of our complex carbohydrate energy Where do we find fats in the food we eat? Why can too much fat be a bad thing?

Healthy vs. Unhealthy Fat There are two types of fat – healthy & unhealthy Healthy fats are good for our body as they help to protect us from health concerns Unhealthy fats may lead to health concerns such as heart attacks, and diabetes Healthy fats are found in foods such as avocados, olive oil and fish Unhealthy fats are called “saturated” or “trans” fats. They are found in snack foods, and packaged products We need fat as part of our daily intake, however ensuring you are eating healthy fats will ensure optimal health. Limit unhealthy fats.

Protein Why is protein important? Help to keep our body strong Added source of energy incase our body runs out What parts of our body have protein stored in them? Muscles Hair Fingernails

Where do the 4 Food Groups Fit? What food group(s) do you think would provide you with carbohydrates? Talk about the 4 food groups. Give specific examples of each group (apples, chicken, cheese, rice etc.) Give not so obvious examples from each group with alternatives (soy milk; tofu; peanut butter, etc.) Talk about the benefits of each food group Vegetables and Fruit – provide our body with energy, fibre and plenty of vitamins to keep us safe from the flu and heart disease. Grain Products – provide our body with enough energy to keep it running. They also provide fibre and many vitamins. Milk and Alternatives – provide calcium to make our bones stronger as well as vitamins and protein to make our muscles bigger. Meat and Alternatives – provides our body with protein to help build muscles as well as iron to protect our immune system and keep us strong. Sometimes Foods – these food should be consumed less often, and in smaller amounts. Moderation is the key

Where do the 4 Food Groups Fit? What food group(s) do you think would provide you with fats? Talk about the 4 food groups. Give specific examples of each group (apples, chicken, cheese, rice etc.) Give not so obvious examples from each group with alternatives (soy milk; tofu; peanut butter, etc.) Talk about the benefits of each food group Vegetables and Fruit – provide our body with energy, fibre and plenty of vitamins to keep us safe from the flu and heart disease. Grain Products – provide our body with enough energy to keep it running. They also provide fibre and many vitamins. Milk and Alternatives – provide calcium to make our bones stronger as well as vitamins and protein to make our muscles bigger. Meat and Alternatives – provides our body with protein to help build muscles as well as iron to protect our immune system and keep us strong. Sometimes Foods – these food should be consumed less often, and in smaller amounts. Moderation is the key

Where do the 4 Food Groups Fit? What food group(s) do you think would provide you with protein? Talk about the 4 food groups. Give specific examples of each group (apples, chicken, cheese, rice etc.) Give not so obvious examples from each group with alternatives (soy milk; tofu; peanut butter, etc.) Talk about the benefits of each food group Vegetables and Fruit – provide our body with energy, fibre and plenty of vitamins to keep us safe from the flu and heart disease. Grain Products – provide our body with enough energy to keep it running. They also provide fibre and many vitamins. Milk and Alternatives – provide calcium to make our bones stronger as well as vitamins and protein to make our muscles bigger. Meat and Alternatives – provides our body with protein to help build muscles as well as iron to protect our immune system and keep us strong. Sometimes Foods – these food should be consumed less often, and in smaller amounts. Moderation is the key

Today’s Activity Based on all of the lessons we’ve had this far, complete the crossword given out. Each clue corresponds with a word found in the word bank. Each word can be placed in the crossword! If you think you’ve got it right, come up and show me! Any questions? Ask your leaders or myself for help http://www.theteacherscorner.net/printable-worksheets/make-your-own/crossword/crossword-puzzle-maker.php

Are there any questions about anything we’ve learned today?

See you next week!