NUTRIENTS: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT Teacher Page>>> Nutrients in food provide the building material and energy source for our body. Scientists have identified.

NUTRIENTS: WE ARE WHAT WE EAT

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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

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

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

Potassium

Chloride

NUTRIENT BODY ROLE SOURCE

Fiber

Incomplete Protein

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

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

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Dinner:

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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.