NUTRIENTS: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT Teacher Page>>> Nutrients in food provide the building material and energy source for our body. Scientists have identified.
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Nutrients in food provide the building material and energy source for our body.
Scientists have identified 40 or more different nutrients necessary for good health. They are divided into 6 major categories:
Carbohydrates
Fats
Protein
Vitamins
Minerals
Water
Lesson 1:
DURING THIS EXERCISE YOU WILL SEE LISTED A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT NUTRIENTS. IN YOUR JOURNAL, WRITE THE ROLE THE NUTRIENT PLAYS IN THE BODY, AND LIST AT LEAST ONE FOOD SOURCE THAT CONTAINS THE NUTRIENT.
EXAMPLE:
Vitamin K Helps blood to clot
Eggs
Simple Carbohydrates
Vitamin C
Saturated Fat
Complete Protein
Vitamin A
NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE
Muscle energy
Fight infection
Protects organs
Build tissue
Healthy skin
Sugar
Fruit
Butter
Steak
Carrots
Unsaturated Fat
Iron
Sodium
NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE
Calcium
Phosphorus
Build bone/teeth
Strengthens bone
Stores energy
Red blood cell operation
Body fluid balance
Milk
Broccoli
Corn oil
Raisins
Salt
Complex Carbohydrates
Chloride
NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE
Fiber
Incomplete Protein
Helps move waste
Energy source
Enzyme activator
Part of enzymes
Grains
Nuts
Potatoes
Banana
Peas
Potassium
Repairs tissue
Vitamin E
Sulfur
Riboflavin (B2)
NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE
Vitamin D
Iodine
Deposits calcium in bones.
Produces Thyroid hormone.
Healthy Red blood cells.
Builds hair,nails
Healthy skin
Milk
Seafood
Yellow vegetables
Oatmeal
Fish
LESSON 2:
Plan a daily menu(breakfast, lunch, dinner) that will incorporate the following nutrients:
Simple Carbohydrates Vitamin C Calcium
Phosphorus Iron Vitamin A
Incomplete Protein Potassium Iodine
Complex Carbohydrates Vitamin K Sulfur
Complete Protein Fiber Vitamin D
TEACHER PAGE:
Objective- 1) The students will be able to identify the 6 major nutrients necessary for life. 2) The students will identify which nutrients are contained in which foods. 3) The students will be able to apply this knowledge in determining a diet.
Activity- In lesson 1 the students will list one activity the nutrient performs in the body and one food source. In lesson 2 the students will make out a menu utilizing the nutrients given.
Process- Allow students 5 minutes to answer each lesson 1 screen. After each screen discuss the various body processes and food possibilities. The examples given are not complete. In lessen 2 give 10 minutes to plan a daily menu. There is no one answer, have students explain which foods contain which nutrients.
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