1. Cells require a constant source of energy for life processes, but keep only a small amount of ATP on hand.
Cells can regenerate ATP as needed by using the energy stored in foods…BUT, YOUR CELLS CAN’T JUST EAT A HOT DOG, SO HOW DO THEY GET THE ENERGY?

2. THE SIMPLE STORY OF HOW FOOD BECOMES ENERGY

3. REVIEW/QUICK CHECK
WHAT ARE THE 7 MAIN COMPONENTS NEEDED ON A DAILY BASIS FOR A HEALTHY BALANCED DIET?
WHAT PROCESS IN YOUR BODY BREAKS DOWN THE FOOD AND REBUILDS IT INTO SOMETHING YOUR CELLS CAN USE?
WHAT PROCESS IN YOUR BODY ALLOWS NUTRIENTS TO PASS THROUGH THE INTESTINAL WALL TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE BLOOD STREAM TO THE CELLS?
WHAT ARE NUTRIENTS ANYWAY?
WHICH ORGANELLES WILL BE INVOLVED IN THE NEXT PART OF THE PROCESS? WHAT WILL THEY DO?

4. REVIEW/QUICK CHECK
WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD ALLOW THESE NUTRIENT MOLECULES TO ENTER THE CELL?
WHICH ORGANELLE MIGHT HELP TRANSPORT NUTRIENTS THROUGHOUT THE CELL?
WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD HAVE TO BREAK THE MOLECULES DOWN FURTHER SO THAT THEY ARE MORE USEFUL?
WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD STORE THIS NUTRIENT IF IT WAS NOT NEEDED IMMEDIATELY?
WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD USE IT TO MAKE ADDITIONAL ATP (ENERGY) WHEN THE TIME COMES?
WHICH ORGANELLE CONTROLS THIS WHOLE PROCESS?

5. NUTRIENTS – substances in food that provide cells materials to make energy to carry out essential life processes.
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids (Fats)
WATER, VITAMINS, MINERALS & FIBER ARE NOT SOURCES OF ENERGY, BUT ARE ALSO NECESSARY FOR AN ORGANISM TO FUNCTION PROPERLY!

6. ENERGY FROM NUTRIENTS
WE MEASURE ENERGY IN KILOCALORIES (KCAL), BUT ON FOOD PACKAGES THEY ARE SIMPLY REFERRED TO AS “CALORIES”

7. Use your technology to fill out the chart!
Nutrient Safari
Use your technology
to fill out the chart!

8. PROTEINS WHAT FOODS DO YOU GET THEM FROM?
WHAT DO THEY DO FOR YOUR BODY?

9. PROTEINS BUILDS & STRENGTHENS ORGANS & BONES
GROWTH, REPAIR AND HELP FIGHT DISEASE

10. CARBOHYDRATES WHAT FOODS DO YOU GET THEM FROM?
WHAT DO THEY DO THEY DO FOR YOUR BODY?

11. CARBOHYDRATES
PROVIDES MAIN SOURCE OF ENERGY/FUEL FOR YOUR BODY BY BREAKING DOWN INTO GLUCOSE

12. LIPIDS (FATS & OILS) WHAT FOODS DO YOU GET THEM FROM?
WHAT DO THEY DO FOR YOUR BODY?

13. LIPIDS (FATS & OILS) ALTERNATE SOURCE OF ENERGY
PROTECT INTERNAL ORGANS
INSULATE THE BODY

14. MINERALS & VITAMINS WHAT FOODS DO YOU GET THEM FROM?
WHAT DO THEY DO FOR YOUR BODY?

15. MINERALS & VITAMINS
IN GENERAL, VITAMINS & MINERALS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR BODY TO FUNCTION, BUT DIFFERENT TYPES OF VITAMINS & MINERALS DO DIFFERENT THINGS FOR YOU!
MINERALS: (NOT MADE BY LIVING THINGS)
CALCIUM, IRON, PHOSPHORUS, SALT
BOOST IMMUNE SYSTEM, SUPPORT GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
VITAMINS: (MADE BY LIVING THINGS)
VITAMINS A, B, C ETC.
MOST VITAMINS FUNCTION AS CATALYSTS FOR REACTIONS WITHIN THE BODY & HELP ORGANS DO THEIR JOB

16. WATER WHERE CAN YOU GET WATER OTHER THAN DRINKING IT DIRECTLY?
WHAT DOES IT DO FOR YOUR BODY?

17. WATER WATER CAN COME FROM FOODS, OR DRINKING IT DIRECTLY HYDRATION
THIS WATER HELPS CARRY NUTRIENTS AROUND YOUR BODY & REGULATE YOUR BODY’S PROCESSES

18. FIBER IN WHICH FOODS CAN YOU FIND FIBER?
CAN YOUR BODY ACTUALLY DIGEST FIBER?
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF FIBER IN YOUR DIET?
WHICH STERNGRR PROCESS(ES) WOULD FIBER BE ASSOCIATED WITH?

19. SUMMARIZE
HOW ARE THE PROCESSES OF DIGESTION, ABSORPTION & CELLULAR RESPIRATION CONNECTED? EXPLAIN!

20. WHAT ABOUT EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE - FAST FOOD?
YOU WILL HAVE 15 MINUTES TO COMPLETE THE “FAST FOOD FRENZY” AND RECORD THE ANSWERS ON THE NOTE GUIDE.
WE WILL GO OVER THE ANSWERS!

21. McDonalds
Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken and Caesar dressing – 410 kcal
Sausage McMuffin with Egg – 370 kcal
Warm Cinnamon Roll – 460 kcal
Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich – 420 kcal
Double Cheeseburger – 440 kcal

22. Starbucks Hot Chocolate – 13 grams
Caramel Chocolate Frappaccino – 2 grams
Caffe Latte – 9 grams
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino – 10 grams

23. Burger King Main Side Drink Original WHOPPER Sandwich – 700 kcal, 42g
Onion Rings (Small) – 180kcal, 9g
Diet Coke (Medium) – 0 kcal, 0g
The Angus Steak Burger –
570 kcal, 22g
French Fries (Small) –
230kcal, 11g
Sprite (Small) – kcal, 0g
TENDERCRISP Garden Salad –
530 kcal, 34g
Dutch Apple Pie – 300kcal, 13g
Vanilla Shake (Small)
400 kcal, 15g
Original WHOPPER JR. Sandwich – kcal, 22g
HERSHEY’S Sundae Pie – 300kcal, 18g
Coca Cola (Small) – 140kcal, 0g

24. Subway Ham – 17 grams Turkey Breast – 18 grams Roast Beef – 19 grams
Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki – 26 grams

25. Taco Bell Grilled Stuft Burrito – chicken – 2160 mg
Burrito Supreme – chicken – 1370 mg
Fiesta Burrito – chicken – 1220 mg

26. KFC Macaroni Salad – 6 grams Potato Wedges – 0 grams
Green Beans – 1 gram
Cole Slaw – 17 grams
Cornbread Muffin – 11 grams

27. Pizza Hut Meat Lovers – 60 mg Veggie Lovers – 20 mg
Pepperoni and Mushroom – 30 mg
Supreme – 35 mg

28. Hardees Big Chicken Fillet Sandwich – 6 grams
Big Hot Ham and Cheese – 13 grams
Original Thickburger – 21 grams
Bacon Cheese Thickburger – 24 grams

29. Wendy’s Apple Pecan Salad – 5 grams Baja Salad – 12 grams
Spicy Chicken Caesar Salad – 6 grams
BLT Cobb Salad – 3 grams

30. Arby’s Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit – 51% Sausage Gravy Biscuit – 59%
Ham, Cheese and Egg Sourdough – 34%
Sausage Gravy Biscuit – 59%
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Croissant – 67%

31. Fast Food Frenzy to Nature’s Pharmacy
If you eat a lot of fast food, or food that simply isn’t healthy, how do you expect you will feel?
What are some diseases associated with not having a balanced diet?
Our culture is very dependent on medicines to make us feel better, but it might be your diet that is making you feel sick or tired…so could changing components of your diet make you feel better?

32. “Top 10 Diseases Caused By Poor Diet”
You need to read and answer the questions!

33. Nature’s Pharmacy White Red Blue & Purple Green Yellow Orange
Color of Food
List of Foods
What They Do For You
White
Red
Blue &
Purple
Green
Yellow
Orange

34. White Foods Reduces blood pressure & cholesterol
White Food Examples
What They Do For You
Garlic
Onions
Coconut
Cauliflower
Ginger
Mushrooms
Reduces blood pressure & cholesterol
Cancer fighting properties

35. Red Foods Red Food Examples Apples (more than one category)
What They Do For You
Apples (more than one category)
Raspberries
Strawberries
Tomatoes
Red peppers
Help increase memory function
Support the heart

36. Blue & Purple Food Examples
Blue & Purple Foods
Blue & Purple Food Examples
What They Do For You
Blueberries
Eggplant
Purple cabbage
Purple grapes
Powerful antioxidants
Antioxidants – protect your cells from damage

37. Green Foods Green Food Examples What They Do For You Spinach Avocado
Green beans
Broccoli
Most important addition to your diet
Rich in many vitamins & minerals
Purifies the blood
Strengthens immune system

38. Yellow Foods Yellow peppers Squash Bananas Lemons Pineapple
Yellow Food Examples
What They Do For You
Yellow peppers
Squash
Bananas
Lemons
Pineapple
Improve circulation
Improve immune system
Mood lifting

39. Orange Foods Carrots Sweet potatoes Oranges Cantaloupe
Orange Food Examples
What They Do For You
Carrots
Sweet potatoes
Oranges
Cantaloupe
Great for eyesight
Rich in Vitamin C