WARM UP• DRAW AN OUTLINE OF THE

HUMAN BODY ON P.23 OF YOUR NOTEBOOK

• HOW DOES THE FOOD YOU EAT END UP IN YOUR CELLS???

• DESCRIBE AND DRAW EACH STEP OF THE PROCESS

• WHAT CELLUAR PROCESSES (SEE STERNGRR NOTES) ARE INVOLVED AT EACH STEP?

Date Session Activity Page

3/24-25 Food PathwaysNature’s Pharmacy

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Diet, Lifestyle and Disease 23

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Homework:Complete questions 6-10 in Unit 1Microbiology Test 3/26-27 Review Sessions Tuesday 3/24 am/pm

8.L.5 Understand the composition of various substances as it relates to their ability to serve as a source of energy and building materials for growth and repair of organisms8.L.5.1 Summarize how food provides the energy and the molecules required for building materials, growth and survival of all organisms (to include plants).8.L.5.2 Explain the relationship among a healthy diet, exercise, and the general health of the body (emphasis on the relationship between respiration and digestion).

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REVIEW1. WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD ALLOW THESE

NUTRIENT MOLECULES TO ENTER THE CELL?2. WHICH ORGANELLE MIGHT HELP TRANSPORT

NUTRIENTS THROUGHOUT THE CELL?3. WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD HAVE TO BREAK

THE MOLECULES DOWN FURTHER SO THAT THEY ARE MORE USEFUL?

4. WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD STORE THIS NUTRIENT IF IT WAS NOT NEEDED IMMEDIATELY?

5. WHICH ORGANELLE WOULD USE IT TO MAKE ADDITIONAL ATP (ENERGY) WHEN THE TIME COMES?

6. WHICH ORGANELLE CONTROLS THIS WHOLE PROCESS?

REVIEW7. WHAT ARE THE 7 BASIC NUTRIENTS NEEDED ON

A DAILY BASIS FOR A HEALTHY BALANCED DIET?8. WHAT PROCESS IN YOUR BODY BREAKS DOWN

THE FOOD AND REBUILDS IT INTO SOMETHING YOUR CELLS CAN USE?

9. WHAT PROCESS IN YOUR BODY ALLOWS NUTRIENTS TO PASS THROUGH THE INTESTINAL WALL TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE BLOOD STREAM TO THE CELLS?

10. WHAT ARE NUTRIENTS ANYWAY? 11. WHICH ORGANELLES WILL BE INVOLVED IN THE

NEXT PART OF THE PROCESS? WHAT WILL THEY DO?

Nature’s PharmacyTape the following table onto page of

your notebook – and begin listing foods in each category with your table

partner!Color of Food List of Foods What They Do For You

WhiteRedBlue &PurpleGreenYellowOrange

White FoodsWhite Food Examples

• Garlic• Onions• Coconut• Cauliflower• Ginger• Mushrooms

What They Do For You

• Reduces blood pressure & cholesterol

• Cancer fighting properties

Red FoodsRed Food Examples

• Apples (more than one category)

• Raspberries• Strawberries• Tomatoes• Red peppers

What They Do For You

• Help increase memory function

• Support the heart

Blue & Purple FoodsBlue & Purple Food

Examples• Blueberries• Eggplant• Purple cabbage• Purple grapes

What They Do For You

• Powerful antioxidants

Antioxidants – protect your cells from damage

Green FoodsGreen Food Examples

• Spinach• Avocado• Green beans• Broccoli

What They Do For You

• Most important addition to your diet

• Rich in many vitamins & minerals

• Purifies the blood• Strengthens

immune system

Yellow FoodsYellow Food Examples

• Yellow peppers• Squash• Bananas• Lemons• Pineapple

What They Do For You

• Improve circulation

• Improve immune system

• Mood lifting

Orange FoodsOrange Food

Examples• Carrots• Sweet potatoes• Oranges• Cantaloupe

What They Do For You• Great for eyesight• Rich in Vitamin C

DIET & HEALTH• A poor diet can contribute to several health

problems. • Create a list of the health problems you know

are linked to one’s diet

Nutrient/Habit Effect on Body/Cells

DIET & HEALTHNutrient/Habit Effect on Body/Cells

“Top 10 Diseases Caused By Poor

Diet”• Read the box about

each disease and answer the questions!

Quick Write

What is the relationship between respiration, digestion and the health of the body. Make sure you are explaining this on a CELLULAR level.