1. Kick-Off Complete both sides of the kick-off…

2. Nutrition The sum of the process by which we consume and use food. Nutrient A substance in food that helps with body processes. CalorieA unit of energy produced by food. Protein A nutrient needed for growth, and to build and repair body tissues. Carbohydrate Sugars and starches. The main source of energy for the body. Vitamin A nutrient that helps the body use carbohydrates, protein, and fat. MineralsA nutrient that regulates many chemical reactions in the body.

3. Objectives  The food groups  My Plate  Dietary guidelines  Vegetarian diets

4. Food Sort Activity Directions: Circle all the foods you eat regularly!

5. Food Sort Activity Fold the paper into 6 parts.. Directions: Fold it in the down middle (Portrait) Fold the half sheet into 6 equal squares

6. Food Sort Activity Each area represents a food group. FruitsFats, Sweets, Oils Meats and BeansGrains DairyVeggies

7. 1. What kinds of foods are you eating the most? 2.What areas do you eat the least? It is important to know what you are eating so you can determine what foods you need to concentrate on to add to your diet so you meet your nutritional needs.

8. How do you know HOW much you should be eating of each group? Today… you will know the answer to this question…

9. Vocabulary Term Dietary Guidelines Recommendations for diet choices among healthy Americans who are 2 years or older.

10. Vocabulary Term Food Group A category of foods that contain similar nutrients.

11. Funny Food groups clip… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS8Meg EiKLkhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS8Meg EiKLk

12. 6 Food Groups… 1. Grains 2. Vegetables 3. Fruits 4. Milk 5. Meat and beans 6. Oils Each group has recommended servings per day depending on your age, size, sex and level of activity.

13. Vocabulary Term MyPlate A guide that recommends the kinds and amounts of foods to eat each day and emphasizes physical activity.

15. Each color Veggie and Fruit does a different thing… MY plate will tell you how much to eat of each color! REMEMBER….TRY TO EAT A RAINBOW…. ROYGBIV… red, orange, yellow, green blue

16. Vocabulary Term Cholesterol A fat-like substance made by the body and found in certain foods.

17. Vocabulary Term Vegetarian Diet Meat, fish, and poultry are restricted or eliminated.

18. Types of Vegetarians Vegan Excludes foods of animal origin Lacto-vegetarian Excludes eggs, fish, poultry, and meat Ovo-lacto- vegetarian Excludes fish, poultry, and red meat Semi-vegetarian Excludes red meat

19. My Plate Computer Lab… Follow steps…