1. NUTRITION UNIT HEALTHY EATING: MACRONUTRIENTS & MICRONUTRIENTS

2. Why is a Healthy Diet Important?  Manage weight  Prevent obesity  Reduce risk of chronic heart disease HEALTHY DIET

3. SOME OF THE IDEAS FOR HEALTHY EATING THAT WE WILL TOUCH BASE ON IN FUTURE CLASSES!

4. What are the different food groups that we should consume?  Grains (6oz)  Vegetables (2 ½ cups)  Fruits (1 ½ cups)  Milk (3 cups)  Meat & Beans (5 oz)  Oils (6tsp/pd) FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID

5. Established by the USDA Easier visual to help us meet our daily Goals  Grains (6oz)  Vegetables (2 ½ cups)  Fruits (1 ½ cups)  Milk (3 cups)  Meat & Beans (5 oz)  Oils (6tsp/pd) CHOOSE MY PLATE

6. Macronutrients Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Micronutrients Vitamins Minerals Water BUT BEFORE WE GET TO UNDERSTAND A HEALTHY DIET…. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND NUTRIENTS

7. WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT MACRONUTRIENTS In this activity, you will be organized into groups of three. Each group will receive a foam board with the macronutrients as HEADINGS for three different categories. There will be fifteen characteristics of macronutrients; your group must discuss were all fifteen will be categorized based on the characteristic matching the macronutrient. Fats 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Carbohydrates 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Proteins 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

8. FatsCarbohydratesProteins Supplies 9 calories per gram Supplies 4 calories per gram Carries vitamins A, D, E, & K Converts into glucose; if not used turned into glycogen & stored in adipose tissue Made of chains of building blocks known as amino acids (20 total & 9 essential) A form of slow burning energy 55-65% of daily calories Build new tissue during important growing parts of life Surrounds and cushions vital organs Body’s main source of energy Excessive amounts are converted to be fat for storage Two classifications (saturated & unsaturated) Two Classifications (Simple & Complex) Two classifications: (complete & Incomplete)

9. Let’s Review: Each of you have three different color note cards. Each color represents one of the macronutrients: Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates. Blue: Carbohydrates Green: Protein Yellow: Fats I’ll ask a question; you will respond with raising the color note card that you believe is the correct answer. HEALTHY EATING-MACRONUTRIENTS REVIEW

10. 1.These supplies 4 calories per gram and is essential for muscle growth. 2.These protect vital organs 3.These are made of building blocks called amino acids 4.These are converted into Glucose 5.55-65% of your daily calories should come from these Ans. # 1 – Proteins Ans. # 2 – Fats Ans. #3 – Proteins Ans. # 4 – Carbohydrates Ans. # 5- Carbohydrates

11. In your packet, there is an article the discusses micronutrients. At this time, read the article to yourself. http://www.fitday.com/fitness- articles/nutrition/vitamins- minerals/micronutrients-what-they-are-and- why-theyre-essential.html#b SO WHAT ABOUT MICRONUTRIENTS?

12. DON’T FORGET YOUR EXIT SLIP! IT WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT FOR TONIGHT! FOR HOMEWORK: Write an informative essay that explains the main types of micronutrients. An intro, two bodies and a conclusion is expected for this assignment.

13. CLOSURE: KEEP IN MIND, THERE IS MORE THAN JUST EATING HEALTHY! Helps to maintain a healthy weight Live longer Improve self-esteem Sleep better Reduce the chance of becoming depressed Reduce the chance of chronic disease PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Start By doing 10 minutes a day Recommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per day Chose activities you enjoy Basketball Swimming Weight lifting Yoga