7th Grade Health

Nutrition

Nutrition

• Bell Ringer: Please pick up a Journal and return to your squad to answer the question.

Why do you believe eating healthy is important?

Nutrition

• Food provides the body with energy and stamina to enjoy life to its fullest.

• A healthy diet is made up of the correct daily amounts of food from the food groups.

• Every person needs to eat appropriate amounts of food from each of the food groups everyday.

Recommended average amounts for middle school aged students

• Grains- 5-7 oz• Vegetables- 1 ½ – 3 cups• Fruits- 1 ½ - 2 cups• Dairy- 2-3 cups• Meats and Beans- 4-6 oz

Macronutrients

• There are three nutrients that provide the body with energy.

• Carbohydrates• Fats• Proteins

Carbohydrates

• Preferred (quick) energy source• Contain 4 calories per gram• Are found in grains, fruits, and vegetables• 55% of the calories in a person’s diet should

come from carbohydrates.

Fats

• Are the most concentrated source of energy for the body.

• Contain 9 calories per gram.• Help the body with nerve conduction, vitamin

absorption, insulation, and organ protection.• Are mostly found in dairy, meat, and oils.• 30% of the calories in a person’s diet should

come from fats.

Proteins

• Are a reserve source of energy when carbohydrate and fat stores are low

• Contain 4 calories per gram• Repair and build the body• Are mostly found in meats and beans• 15% of the calories in a person’s diet should

come from proteins.

Vocabulary

• Diet- The food a person eats everyday.• Macronutrients- Nutrients that provide the

body with energy• Calorie- The unit of measure used to calculate

the energy content of food.• Daily Amounts- The appropriate amount of

food eaten from each food group.• Food Label- Nutritional information listed on

packaged food.

Vocabulary

• Minerals- Inorganic elements found in foods that the body needs to function properly.

• Vitamins- Essential substances contained in foods needed for good health.

Nutrition

• Food Card Activity– Practice developing an appropriate meal using the

food cards.– Try your best to include all of the recommended

daily amounts.

Nutrition

• Food label Work Sheet– Answer the questions based on the information

provided in the food label.

Video

• Safari- Health and Nutrition