Intro to Nutrition

Bellringer
In your next available bellringer, complete the following:

Write down what your favorite meal is and list all the
ingredients you can think of to that meal.
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2005
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2016
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2020
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Discussion

Why are Discuss

Americans at your
becoming more table.
overweight?
 Ideas About Why Americans Continue to Gain Weight…

Lack of education or
Overconsumption of fat and
understanding about basic Portion distortion.
sugar.
nutrition.

Nutrition
Essential Labels Processed Portion
Nutrients Food sizes
continue
Nutrient
My
Sugary
to increase
Plate Fast
Density Snacks &
Food
Drinks
 Nutrient Dense vs Empty Calories
Nutrient Dense: Empty Calories:

Foods that are low in fat Foods that are high in fat
Nutrients: and calories while being and sugar while being low
high in nutrients. in nutrients.
Substances found in food
that are important for the Examples include: Examples include:
body’s growth and
- Lean protein - Cookies
maintenance.
- Whole grains - Chips
- Fruits - Sugary drinks
- Vegetables - Candy
- Low fat dairy
Nutrient Dense or Empty Calorie?
 Dairy
Fruits Grains

Vegetables
Protein
How nutritious is your favorite meal?
Explain in 1-2 sentences.