1. Nutrition

2. Words to Know!
NUTRITION - is the science that studies how body makes use of food.
DIET - is everything you eat and drink.
NUTRIENTS - are the substances in food.

3. The Process of Satisfying Hunger
You need energy
You feel hungry
You eat to get rid of hunger
You feel satisfied
You need more energy
The cycle repeats again

4. Six Nutrients
Carbohydrates- should be the body’s main source of energy.
Protein- used to build body cells and tissue
Fat- source of energy and helps protect nerve endings

5. Six Nutrients Continued
Minerals- elements found in food that are necessary for good health.
Vitamins- organic compounds that control several body functions.
Water- helps transport the nutrients from food and get rid of waste.

6. Nutrition
Digestion- the process of breaking down food into a form the body can use.
Fiber-found in certain foods. Helps with digestion
Calorie- the amount of energy from food
Dietary Guidelines- suggestion on how people should eat.
MyPyramind- food guidance system

8. Fruit
Girls
9-13 years old
1 ½ cups**
14-18 years old
Boys
2 cups**

9. Vegetables Girls 9-13 years old 2 cups** 14-18 years old 2½ cups**
14-18 years old
2½ cups**
Boys
3 cups**

10. Make Half your servings whole grains
Girls
9-13 years old
5 ounce equivalents**
3 ounce equivalents**
14-18 years old
6 ounce equivalents**
Boys
8 ounce equivalents**
4 ounce equivalents**
Popcorn — 3 Cups 
Grains Group: counts as 1 ounce equivalent whole grains

11. Girls
9-13 years old
3 cups
14-18 years old
Boys

12. 1 small steak (eye of round, filet) = 3½ to 4 ounce equivalents
Girls
9-13 years old
5 ounce equivalents**
14-18 years old
Boys
6 ½ ounce equivalents**

13. *These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs.

14. How Much Should You Eat?
It depends on three factors:
Gender
Activity level
Age

15. YOUR TASK FILL OUT YOUR DAILY FOOD PLAN WORK SHEET
MAKE THIS WORK SHEET WHAT YOU WILL EAT TOMORROW IN ORDER TO EAT HEALTHY AND A WELL BALANCED DIET
USE FOR HELP ON WHAT PORTIONS AND WHAT FOODS TO CONSUME