RAM Block Marcus usually eats dinner with his parents, but sometimes they have to work late. When Marcus is on his own, he often just microwaves a frozen meal. He wishes he knew more about how to fix healthful and satisfying meals for himself. DIRECTIONS: Write a dialogue between Marcus and his parents in which he explains his wish for healthful dinners. In the dialogue, Marcus and his parents should come up with ideas for how he can make tasty, healthful meals on his own.
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RAM BlockMarcus usually eats dinner with his parents, but
sometimes they have to work late. When Marcus is on his own, he often just microwaves a frozen meal. He wishes he knew more about how to fix healthful and satisfying meals for himself.
DIRECTIONS:
Write a dialogue between Marcus and his parents in which he explains his wish for healthful dinners.
In the dialogue, Marcus and his parents should come up with ideas for how he can make tasty, healthful meals on his own.
DO NOW1. Of the following breakfast items, which is most healthy?
A. A doughnutB. Bacon and eggsC. A bagel with cream cheeseD. A bowl of whole grain cereal with skim milk
2. Of the following snack items, which the least healthy?A. French friesB. Air popped popcornC. An appleD. Raisins
3. The serving label tells you which of the following?A. The cost of the itemB. The nutritional amountsC. The temperature to cook it D. How it tastes
ANSWERS1. D- A bowl of whole grain cereal with skim milk
2. A- French Fries
3. B- The nutritional amounts
NutritionUnit
9.NPA.2 Create strategies to consume a variety of nutrient dense foods and beverages in moderation
9.NPA.2.2 Recall the number of servings recommended from each food group and the need for balanced nutrition
Essential QuestionsRecall the number of servings recommended
from each food group and the need for balanced nutrition
State the number of servings for fruits, vegetables, meat & beans, grains, and dairy based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Evaluate your daily eating patterns. Do they match up with the recommendations? What is one thing you can do to make sure you are getting a well balanced diet?
What are Calories?A calorie is a way to measure how much energy
a food provides to your body
The body needs energy (calories) to do anything
How much depends on many factors including what you do during a day sleep all day, exercise
The average adult male needs between 2,000 and 3,000 calories a day.
If he eats this amount of energy a day he would neither gain nor lose weight.
6 Essential NutrientsWater
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Fats
Minerals
Vitamins
Water
Makes up about 60% of your body weight
Carries nutrients to tissues
Carries away waste
Cools the body
Supply most of the energy that enables the body to do work
1 gram = 4 calories
Foods high in carbohydratesanything made with flour or sugargrainsfoods with added sugarstarchy vegetables (potatoes and corn)
ProteinSupply energy and building material for muscle, hair,
and skin
1 gram = 4 calories
Foods high in protein Milk Eggs Cheese Peanut butter Lean meats Fish Beans Nuts & seeds
FatsEssential for the proper functioning of the body
Very concentrated energy made of glycerol and fatty acids
Healthy skin and hair are maintained by fat
Helps the body absorb and move the vitamins A, D, E, and K through the bloodstream
Fat provides 9 calories per gram
MineralsMaintain body structures and fluids necessary
for growth
Helps form bones and teeth
Helps your body make hormones and regulate your heartbeat
Examples:Calcium (milk)Potassium (bananas) Iron (red meat & seafood)
VitaminsControl chemical processes that turn food into
energy and body tissue
Vitamin A (sweet potatoes)Promotes healthy skin & bone development
Vitamin D (salmon & tuna fish)Helps the body use calcium
Vitamin C (citrus fruits)Protects against infection