1. The Food Groups
OBJ: I will investigate the importance of good nutrition.
I will examine the benefit of each food group.

2. What do you see…

3. What do you see…

4. Read and Reflect
What do you already know about nutrition, healthy eating, and disease prevention?
Why is it important to eat healthy today and as you age?
What five healthy changes could you make to improve your diet?
It is predicted that your generation will be the first generation in history to have a life expectancy less than your parents. Why? What role does nutrition play?
The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease. The leading actual cause of death is poor diet and physical inactivity. What type of foods are causing us to die an early death?

5. Kentucky Fried Chicken Breast
What are calories?
What are calories? Are they good are bad?
Look at the next slide to determine approximately how many calories per day you should be eating.
How can calories contribute to weight gain, weight loss, or maintaining a healthy weight?
Kentucky Fried Chicken Breast
vs.
Grilled w/o skin
Extra Crispy Fried
140 calories
460 calories

6. Calories Consumed Per Day
Years Gender Moderate to Vigorous Exercise Calories per day
15 Male Less than 30 minutes 2,200
15 Male minutes 2,600
15 Male More than 60 minutes 3,000
15 Female Less than 30 minutes 1,800
15 Female minutes 2,000
15 Female More than 60 minutes 2,400
16 Male Less than 30 minutes 2,400
16 Male minutes 2,800
16 Male More than 60 minutes 3,200
16 Female Less than 30 minutes 1,800
16 Female minutes 2,000
16 Female More than 60 minutes 2,400

7. Why do we eat? Eat to maximize performance
Eat for optimal body composition
Eat to promote good health and prevent diseases

8. Food Groups: Class Activity
As a class, arrange the foods in the front of the classroom according to their food group

9. ChooseMyPlate.gov For a 2,000 calorie diet: Grains: 6 ounces
Vegetables: 2.5 cups
Fruit: 2 cups
Dairy: 3 cups
Protein: 5.5 ounces

10. Dairy Provides Calcium and Vitamin D for bone growth
Video Clip: The Truth about Food
Provides Calcium and Vitamin D for bone growth
Choose low-fat or fat-free, which has less saturated fat (bad fat)

11. Funny commercial: Got Milk?

12. Fruits and Vegetables Provides vitamins and minerals
Good source of fiber
Low in calories
Reduces risk of many diseases (heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer)
Video Clip: The Truth About Food

13. Protein Helps with tissue maintenance and repair Provides energy
Choose protein that is low in saturated fat (bad fat) \

14. Grains Provide body with energy
Half your daily intake of grains should be whole grains
Whole grains vs. refined grains?
vs.

15. Whole grains vs. Refined grains
-First ingredient is “Enriched Wheat flour” or “Wheat flour”
-Process as a Sugar: Quick energy and then crash
-Low nutrients, high calories = weight gain
Whole grains:
-First ingredient is “Whole” grain/oat/wheat
-Good source of fiber, which helps with digestion, lowers cholesterol levels, and lowers blood pressure
-Helps to maintain constant energy through out day
-Controls hunger

16. Frosted Mini Wheats: A new school user 2011

17. Breakfast odd couple: Cheerios

18. Oils
Contain essential fatty acids
Choose oils low in saturated fat VS

19. What do you eat?
Make a list of the foods you typically eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Beside the food, write which food group the food is in.
See board for example.
Ask neighbor for assistance if needed.

20. ChooseMyplate.gov
What does your plate look like?

21. Partner Activity
As a team, create a plate of food with the same proportions from ChooseMyPlate.org