6th Grade Health Mrs. Lieb Chapter 4 Nutrition 6th Grade Health Mrs. Lieb

Journal Entry #1 Make a list of the foods you eat often. Explain, What do you think influences your food choices.

Journal Entry #2 Write a letter to your classmates explaining the benefits of good nutrition. Why is good nutrition important and what counts as good nutrition.

Carbohydrates Vitamins Proteins Fats Minerals Water “Your Body is Like A Car, You need Nutrients to Fuel Up” Carbohydrates Vitamins Proteins Fats Minerals Water

Energy Growth Good Health Nutrition The process of taking food in and using it for: Energy Growth Good Health

6 Classes Of Nutrients Nutrients Carbs Water Fats Proteins Minerals Vitamins

Nutrients Carbohydrates- Primary energy source Complex: bread, rice, pasta, beans and other vegetables Simple: fruits, milk, table sugar Fats-body needs some, keep skin healthy Vitamins-fight disease, regulate body functions Minerals- help body grow, calcium helps build teeth and bones Water- 45%-75% of body weight, carries nutrients around the body, helps digestion, removes waste and cools you off Proteins- Building blocks your body needs for growth fish, chicken, beef, eggs, milk

Journal Entry #3 What do you think the food guide pyramid represents? What is the importance of knowing the food guide pyramid?

WEBQUEST Log On Kidshealth.org Click On for Kids Search Nutrition Mission Nutrition Play Mission Nutrition Game Reflection on Game

Eating Right Every Day Eating healthful foods can help you be healthy. You should eat foods that provide you with plenty of nutrients and avoid foods with too much sugar , salt and fat.

FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID A System designed to help American make healthful food choices.

MY PLATE

Webquest http://www.choosemyplate.gov/children-over-five.html READ ALL Bullets under My Plate Section on the top Left side (Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, Dairy & Oil) Complete Web Quest after reading all information

Fruit Fruits provide us with vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates. Low in Calories food choice Ex) Bananas, strawberries, oranges, apples and kiwi

Vegetables Low in calories food choice Good vitamins for our bodies Broccoli, peas, carrots, mushrooms etc.

Meats, Beans, and Nuts Vitamins from the meat group affect your growth, appetite, energy and digestion. Ex) beef, pork, poultry

Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Good source of Calcium Calcium= strong teeth and bones Ex) milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, ice cream

Bread and Pasta Group Good source of fiber Ex) pasta, wheat bread, pretzels, cereal

Fats, Oils, and Sweets Use sparingly Ex) fatty foods, fried foods, ice cream, cake etc.

Snacks You should eat 2-3 snacks a day Healthy snacks include- yogurt, cheese and crackers, fruit and vegetables

Why do you think it is important to maintain a healthy weight? Journal Entry # 4 Why do you think it is important to maintain a healthy weight?

Lesson 4 Managing Your Weight Achieving a Healthful Weight Weight Problems and Teens Body Image and Teens Eating Disorders