Nutrition

Grade 6 Health
Think-Pair-Share

● Write what you think is the

answer with a partner

● There are no wrong answers!

● Discuss as a class
 What is Nutrition?
• The process of providing or obtaining
the food necessary for health and
growth
• - Food or nourishment
Food Morals

There are no “good” or

“bad” foods. All food is
created equal Balance is

There can be foods that

are healthier than others
 Canada’s Food Guide

3 main parts:

- Fruits and
vegetables

- Protein

- Grains
Breaking Down Nutrition

Macronutrients
vs
Micronutrients
Macronutrients

Carbohydrates Fats Proteins

Why do we call them macronutrients?

Carbohydrates

● Give us fuel and energy

● 3 kinds: sugar, fibre,

starch

Examples: pasta, bananas,

bread, rice, potatoes
Fats
● Give us 2x the amount of
energy as carbs

● Helps our brain function

● Gives padding for our

organs

● Helps fight illness and

disease

Examples: avocados, fish,

olive oil, nuts
Fats

● Different kinds of fats:

- Unsaturated fat

- Saturated fat

- Trans fat

- Essential fats (omega 3)

Proteins

● Keep us full

● Help build, maintain and

repair tissues (skin,
muscles, organs, hair)

Examples: fish, cheese, nuts,

chicken, beef, pork, eggs
Micronutrients

Vitamins Minerals
Vitamins

● 13 different kinds
● Help our cells grow and
repair

Examples: Vitamin C
(oranges)
Minerals

● 25 different minerals

● Help our bodies grow

and function (grow hair,
strong bones)

Example: calcium (found in

dairy)
 Water

● Water makes up 60% of out body and

essential to living

● Transports nutrients, removes waste,

hydration

● Boys need 10 cups a day and females

need 9 cups a day
 Calories
● Calories are a measure of energy

● We need a certain amount everyday to

stay alive

● Different foods = different amount of

calories
 What Does Food Mean to You?

● Fill out the activity sheet on your own

● What do the words bring to mind?

● Discuss as a class