1. Mr. Scisly 6 th Grade Health Nutrition

2. Why do you need food? Food provides your body with the material for growing and repairing tissues. Food provides your body with the material for growing and repairing tissues. It also provides energy for everything you do. It also provides energy for everything you do.

3. Nutrients The usable parts of food that provide energy and materials for growth and repair. The usable parts of food that provide energy and materials for growth and repair.

4. SIX BASIC NUTRIENTS A) Carbohydrates A) Carbohydrates B) Fats B) Fats C) Proteins C) Proteins D) Vitamins D) Vitamins E) Minerals E) Minerals F) Water F) Water

5. Calories The energy unit measure of food. The energy unit measure of food.

9. FACT OR FICTION 1) The only salt a food contains is the salt that you or the factory has added to it. 2) As a part of a healthy diet, everyone should take vitamin supplements. 3) You can go without water longer than you can go without food.

10. Carbohydrates Main source of energy Main source of energy 1 gram = 4 Calories 1 gram = 4 Calories Simple and Complex Simple and Complex

11. Carbohydrates Video http://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/c arbohydrates/ http://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/c arbohydrates/

12. Fats High energy containing nutrients that are used for energy, forming part of your cell membranes and supporting internal organs. High energy containing nutrients that are used for energy, forming part of your cell membranes and supporting internal organs. 1 gram = 9 Calories 1 gram = 9 Calories Saturated and Unsaturated Saturated and Unsaturated

13. Fats Video http://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/f ats/ http://www.brainpop.com/health/nutrition/f ats/

14. Proteins Nutrients used for growth and repair of the body. Nutrients used for growth and repair of the body. 1 gram = 4 Calories 1 gram = 4 Calories Complete and Incomplete Complete and Incomplete

15. Warm- Up Activity On your index card, write down a food you ate over the last week that contained each type of nutrient: On your index card, write down a food you ate over the last week that contained each type of nutrient: 1) Simple Carbohydrates 2) Complex Carbohydrates 3) Saturated Fat 4) Unsaturated Fat 5) Complete Protein 6) Incomplete Protein

16. Vitamins Helper Molecules involved in a variety of chemical reactions. (No energy value) Helper Molecules involved in a variety of chemical reactions. (No energy value) Two Types Two Types 1) Water-Soluble (B Vitamins and Vitamin C) 2) Fat-Soluble (Vitamins A, D, E, K)

17. http://www.campbellwellne ss.com/links/vitamin- chart.asp http://www.campbellwellne ss.com/links/vitamin- chart.asp

18. Minerals Nutrients not made by living things Nutrients not made by living things Needed in small amounts Needed in small amounts Present in soil and you get them by eating plants or animals that have eaten plants Present in soil and you get them by eating plants or animals that have eaten plants Essential minerals are calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium Essential minerals are calcium, chlorine, fluorine, iodine, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium

19. http://kidshealth.org/teen/misc/min eral_chart.html http://kidshealth.org/teen/misc/min eral_chart.html

20. Water Most important nutrient because all of the body’s vital processes take place in water. Most important nutrient because all of the body’s vital processes take place in water. Makes up most of you body fluids Makes up most of you body fluids Your body is 65% water Your body is 65% water You need to take in 2 Liters of water a day You need to take in 2 Liters of water a day

21. How can a sixth grader determine if they are getting the right amount of nutrients?

25. http://www.brainpop.com/h ealth/nutrition/nutrition/ http://www.brainpop.com/h ealth/nutrition/nutrition/

26. Food Pyramid Project Step 1: Fold Large Paper in Half Step 1: Fold Large Paper in Half Step 2: Glue worksheets on the inside of the pyramid Step 2: Glue worksheets on the inside of the pyramid Step 3: Draw a Food Pyramid on the Front Cover using colored pencils Step 3: Draw a Food Pyramid on the Front Cover using colored pencils Step 4: Complete the Worksheets Step 4: Complete the Worksheets

28. Today’s Class Period 1) Finish pyramid drawing 2) Finish Worksheets 3) On back of project, write out what a healthy day of eating should look like 4) Complete page 5 in your packet