Nutrition in Action

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Nutrition in Action
Jean Guffey 3rd Grade
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North Carolina Standard Course of Study Objectives

• Health

• Technology

5.01 Identify the important nutrients in each of
the food groups of the Food Guide Pyramid.
2.09 Identify, discuss, and use multimedia tools
(e.g., capture, create, edit, publish).
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Essential Questions

• What are the nutrients?
• How does my body use nutrients?
• How can I get all the nutrients I need?

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Vocabulary

• Energy-
• Ability to do work-
• Run and Play

• Nutrient-
• A material in food that is used by the body

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Carbohydrates

• Supply the main source of energy for your body
• Sugars-Quick energy
• Starches-Energy that lasts a long time

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Proteins

• Nutrients used to grow and repair body cells

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Fats

• Used for energy and to keep the body warm, help
  the cell get and use vitamins

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Vitamins

• Help your body use proteins, carbohydrates, and
  fats
• Eat plenty of vegetables and other healthy foods.

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Minerals

• Help your body work as it should
• Calcium
• Phosphorus
• Iron
• Healthful foods

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Water

• Used for body processes
• Digestion
• Blood

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Fiber

• The part of grains and plant foods that cannot be
  digested
• Help you have daily bowel movement
• Protect you from some diseases, such as cancer

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How can I get all the nutrients I need?

• Eat a healthful diet
• Follow the Food Guide pyramid

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Food Guide Pyramid

• Guide that tells how many servings are needed
  from each food group each day.

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Review

• The six nutrients are
• C
• P
• F
• V
• M
• W

arbohydrates
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Nutrients

• ____________ provide energy for you to run and
  play.
• ______________ supply the main source of energy
  for your body.
• ____________ are used to grow and repair body
  cells.
• _________ keep your body warm.

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
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Two Kinds of Carbohydrates are

• Fiber
• Sugars
• Waters
• Starches

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Vitamins

• ________________ help your body use protein,
  carbohydrates, and fats.

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• Peanut Butter would come under which food group?
• Meats, Poultry, Eggs and Beans
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Bread, cereal, pasta

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Food Guide Pyramid from http//www.changingshape.c
om/resources/references/standardpyramid.asp
Meeks, L., Heit, P. (2003) Totally Awesome Health