If You Really Knew Me

1. If You Really Knew Me Getting to know the Macronutrients

2. Objective • Review previously discussed nutrient information. • Match descriptions of nutrients to the appropriate category. • Analyze one meal into the nutrients consumed. • Evaluate the connection between solar energy and the energy found in food.

3. Essential questions • Explain the connection between solar and nutritional energy. • How can understanding basic nutrient information lead to improved long-term health?

4. Let’s Review • Fill in the blanks: • There are ___________ nutrients found in the foods that we eat. • Of these they are divided in to _________ types of nutrients. • The two categories of nutrients are called ________ and _________. • ____ nutrients provide 4 or 9 calories. The name of these nutrients are ______, ______, and ______.

5. answers • Fill in the blanks: • There are ______6_____ nutrients found in the foods that we eat. • Of these they are divided in to _____3____ types of nutrients. • The two categories of nutrients are called ____marco_____ and ___mirco______. • __Macro__ nutrients provide 4 or 9 calories. The name of these nutrients are __carbohydrates____, __proteins____, and __fats____

6. directions • For this presentation you will be looking at descriptions of the Macronutrients • You and your partners will determine which nutrient fits the description. • Hold up the sign that your group fills is correct. • For each correct response, the group gets 1 point. • Fill in the answers in the appropriate section of the notes. • At the end of the presentation the team with the highest number of points will be the winner and receive an advantage • Group Roles: • Score Keeper • Note Taker • Sign Holder

7. If you Really knew me you would know…. I am necessary for brain function I am also broken into 3 additional descriptions

8. You would know that I am • A part of the Carbohydrate family • This is the main source of the body’s energy , are necessary for brain function and are broken into starches, sugars, and fiber.

9. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I help manufacture hormones, • I keep the body warm, and I am essential for growth and health

10. You would know that I am • A part of the FATS family • Fats are a necessary component of body tissue, they make hormones, protect cells and internal organs, keep the body warm, and allow us to store calories to protect us from times when food in unavailable.

11. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I am know as the “building blocks” of life • Without me most basic life functions cannot be carried out

12. You would know that I am • A part of the Protein Family • Almost all cells in the body are constantly being broken down and then rebuilt, requiring a steady supply of protein. Works with the body to build and repair tissues, necessary for blood clotting, and keeps the immune system strong and fighting disease. In other words they are the “building blocks”

13. If you Really knew me you would know…. • It is recommended to consume 25-35% of me in your daily diet • I stay in the stomach longer than other foods, making you feel full

14. You would know that I am • A member of the fats family • Fats needs are expressed as a percent of total energy needs, which depends on levels of physical activity. For children ages 2-18 25-35% will be part of a balanced diet.

15. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I help muscles work better • Forms of me include starch, fiber, and sugar

16. You would know that I am • A member of the carbohydrate family • Energy form these provide fuel for all activities. Starches, sugars, and fiber are all sub-categories of this family. It is best to eat limited amounts of sugars for a healthy diet.

17. If you Really knew me you would know…. • That I cannot be absorbed or digested and I am important for “cleaning out” the digestive track as I pass through the body

18. You would know that I am • I am fiber a part of the carbohydrate family • A portion of a plant that can not be digested, fiber can absorb water and help get rid of waste products. Fiber may help prevent heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. When not enough is consumed, constipation may occur, but too much will cause nutrients to pass through too quickly to be absorbed.

19. Change Roles in your Group

20. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I reduce the effects of arthritis • I help food taste better • I am found in animal and plant sources

21. You would know that I am • A member of the fats family • Fats are important for increasing energy intake to more adequate levels. The type of fat in the diet has important effects on health

22. If you Really knew me you would know…. • Other descriptions of be include monounsaturated, saturated and cholesterol • I am found in fish, nuts, canola oil, and nuts

23. You would know that I am • A member of the fats family • Two unsaturated fats are essential fatty acids because they are essential to health and have to be eaten because the body can not make them. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential

24. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I can be found in plant and animal sources • I am found in foods such as meat, dried beans, and legumes

25. You would know that I am • A member of the proteins family • These are a major component of the body’s transportation system and carry oxygen and nutrients to all cells of the body.

26. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I am needed for the absorption of vitamins and provide energy to carry out bodily functions • I am often found in fried and baked foods

27. You would know that I am • A member of the fats family • While fats are needed in the body it is recommended to limit the amount of trans fats of “partially hydrogenated” oils often found in margarine and chips or cakes

28. If you Really knew me you would know…. • Other description of me include starch, sugar, or fiber • The majority of calories we eat come from starchy foods

29. You would know that I am • A member of the carbohydrates family • These foods are widely available and in sufficient amounts are the main source of energy

30. If you really knew me you would know… • I provide energy for every cell and at least half of daily calories should be me • I also add sweetness to foods, provide fullness, and found in peelings of fruits and vegetables

31. You would know that I am • A member of the carbohydrates family • Starches, sugars, and fibers are important parts of the diet. If is recommended to consume whole grain bread instead of white because during processing a lot of nutrients are lost.

32. If you Really knew me you would know…. • Almost all foods contain me, even in small amounts • I provide the highest level of energy

33. You would know that I am • A member of the fats family • In addition to all the help fats provide in the body they used to enhance flavor of foods eaten

34. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I am found in yogurt, fish, eggs, milk and cheese as well as other animal and plant sources

35. You would know that I am • Part of the proteins family • Plan sources include dried beans, peas, lentils, and soybeans

36. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I build and repair tissues • I am necessary for fluid regulation • I am found in foods and made by the body

37. You would know that I am • A member of the fats family • Adequate amounts are needed for a well-balanced diet and are necessary component of body tissues and vitamin absorption

38. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I can be found in rice, potatoes, legumes, wheat, fruits, and sugars

39. You would know that I am • Part of the carbohydrates family • These foods also provide essential minerals and vitamins as well.

40. If you Really knew me you would know…. • I am also referred to called “good” and I reduce the risk of heart disease. • I have several form including liquid and solid

41. You would know that I am • A part of the fats family • HDL or high-density cholesterol control risk of heart disease. • LDL is called low-density lipoprotein • Most fat needs to come from unsaturated fats including oils, seeds, nuts, and fatty fish

42. Essential questions • Explain the connection between solar and nutritional energy. • How can understanding basic nutrient information lead to improved long-term health?

43. Application activity • Take one meal from your food record and analyze your macronutrients • Example: chicken wings, corn on cob with butter, and bread would be protein, fats, and carbohydrates.