1. 6th Grade Health – Unit 3 Nutrition
SOL 6.2 a: Relationships of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Dietary Guideline for Americans
Students will learn the basics of nutrition and how to evaluate the nutritional content of foods using ChooseMyPlate. gov and other USDA resources
LEARNING TARGET
Agenda
Bell Ringer: My Daily Food Plan Worksheet
Review ChooseMyPlate.gov
5 Basic Food Groups
6 Basic Nutrients
Partner Sharing: Work with partner to sort food list into food groups
Spot the Block – Nutritional Information
Cooperative Learning: Work in groups of 4 to complete Nutritional label activity
Extension Activity: Obesity Map (1985 – 2010)

2. Bell Ringer Worksheet: My Daily Food Plan Worksheet
Pick up a worksheet from the front of the class and complete the Left Hand Column ONLY! You may expand your list to include foods you have eaten over the last several days (up to one week)

3. Choose My Plate: A Lyrical Rendition

4. 5 Basic Food Groups FRUITS
Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed.
Apples
Pineapple
100% Fruit Juice
Bananas
Raisins
orange
Grapefruit
Strawberries
apple
Grapes
Watermelon
grape
Oranges
Blueberries
grapefruit
Peaches
Melons
Pears
Lemons

5. 5 Basic Food Groups Vegetables
Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed.
Vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups, based on their nutrient content.
Dark Green Vegetables
broccoli, spinach
Beans and peas
black beans, black-eyed peas,
garbanzo beans (chickpeas)
kidney beans
Starchy vegetables
corn, green peas, potatoes.
Red & orange vegetables
carrots, sweet potatoes, tomatoes
Other vegetables
Asparagus, celery, cucumbers

6. 5 Basic Food Groups Protein Foods
Select a variety of protein foods to improve nutrient intake and health benefits, including at least 8 ounces of cooked seafood per week. Young children need less, depending on their age and calorie needs. 
Protein Types
Meats
Soy Products
Poultry
Nuts and Seeds
Eggs
Seafood
Beans and Peas

7. 5 Basic Food Groups Dairy
All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of this food group. Most Dairy Group choices should be fat-free or low-fat. Foods made from milk that have little to no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream, and butter, are not. Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is also part of the Dairy Group.
Milk
Cheese
Calcium-fortified soymilk
Yogurt
Milk-based desserts (Puddings, ice milk, frozen yogurt, ice cream)

8. 6 Basic Nutrients Nutrient Purpose TeacherTube - 6 Basic Nutrients
Carbohydrates
Protein
Fats
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Gives energy for the muscles and brain
Builds and repairs muscles
Provides insulation and cushion
Regulates chemical reactions
Involved in ALL body functions
Controls body temperature and transports nutrients

9. Click Here for
Spot the Block Video

10. Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt
Build a healthy plate
Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl. Foods like vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean protein foods contain the nutrients you need without too many calories. Try some of these options.
Make half your plate fruits and vegetables.
Switch to skim or 1% milk.
Make at least half your grains whole.
Vary your protein food choices.
Keep your food safe to eat
Cut back on foods high in solid fats, added sugars, and salt
Many people eat foods with too much solid fats, added sugars, and salt (sodium). Added sugars and fats load foods with extra calories you don't need. Too much sodium may increase your blood pressure.
Choose foods and drinks with little or no added sugars.
Look out for salt (sodium) in foods you buy - it all adds up.
Eat fewer foods that are high in solid fats.

11. Eat the right amount of calories for you Be physically active your way
Everyone has a personal calorie limit. Staying within yours can help you get to or maintain a healthy weight. People who are successful at managing their weight have found ways to keep track of how much they eat in a day, even if they don't count every calorie.
Enjoy your food, but eat less.
Cook more often at home, where you are in control of what's in your food.
When eating out, choose lower calorie menu options.
Write down what you eat to keep track of how much you eat.
Be physically active your way
Pick activities that you like and start by doing what you can, at least 10 minutes at a time. Every bit adds up, and the health benefits increase as you spend more time being active. 
Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes or more of physical activity each day.
Most of it should be either moderate or vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity, and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity at least 3 days a week.

12. Obesity in America from 1985 - 2010

40. (turn in before leaving class)
Exit Ticket
(turn in before leaving class)
List the Five Basic Food Groups and at least one example of each food group.
List the Six Basic Nutrients.
Name at least one nutrient that you should try to limit.
Name at least one nutrient you should try to increase.
In your opinion, has the overall health of Americans gotten better or worse?
In your opinion, list three things you can do to improve your own health.

41. Table of Contents 8. Nutrition (6th Grade Study Guide)
9. My Daily Food Plan Worksheet/ Nutritional Label Comparison