1. Happy Tuesday! (four more days!)
11/13/2012

2. Nutrients
Definition: substances found in foods that your body needs in order to grow, have energy, and stay healthy
Not receiving enough nutrients from food can lead to malnutrition

3. 6 Nutrients for Health Carbohydrates Proteins
Fats (Saturated, Unsaturated, Trans Fats)
Vitamins
Minerals
Water

4. Making the Right Choice
Create a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat
Cholesterol + saturated fat increase risk of heart attack and stroke
Calories from fat should be less than 30% of daily calories
Ex: 2000cal x .30 = 600 cal

5. Making the Right Choice
Avoid consuming too much sugar
Look for “hidden sugars” (corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose).
Consume less that 44g of sugar a day

6. Making the Right Choice
Sodium helps regulate blood fluids and blood pressure
Your body only needs a small amount
Too much = high blood pressure and can decrease the amount of Calcium in your body

7. Making the Right Choice
Make grains, fruits, and veggies the foundation of your diet
ALWAYS read the Nutrition Facts Panel
Knowing = Prevention

8. Reading the Labels Project
Identify the Nutrition Facts for 1 serving size of your favorite snack or prepared foods (mac & cheese, cheetos, etc.) AND the entire package
1) Calories 2) Proteins 3) Calories from fat
4) Sugar 5) Total grams of fat 6) Dietary Fiber
7) Saturated/Unsaturated 8) Vitamins 10) Cholesterol
11) Minerals 12) Sodium 13) Total Carbohydrates
Make your final recommendation of the Nutrition Value of this product. Is it a healthy choice? Why or why not?

9. Quick Write
List some foods that would be good sources of protein?