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Why is a Healthy Diet Important?Manage weightPrevent obesityReduce risk of chronic heart disease

HEALTHY DIET

SOME OF THE IDEAS FOR HEALTHY EATING THAT WE WILL

TOUCH BASE ON IN FUTURE CLASSES!

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

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

Macronutrients

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins• Fats

Micronutrients• Vitamins• Minerals• Water

BUT BEFORE WE GET TO UNDERSTAND A HEALTHY DIET…. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND NUTRIENTS

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.

Fats1.2.3.4.5.

Carbohydrates1.2.3.4.5.

Proteins1.2.3.4.5.

Fats Carbohydrates Proteins

Supplies 9 calories per gram

Supplies 4 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)

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

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

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?

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.

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 dayRecommended 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous activity per dayChose activities you enjoy

BasketballSwimmingWeight liftingYoga