PROJECT

Food, Health & Nutrition

Unit 2: Nutrition & Health
Tuesday, March 25
CLASSES

DATE

HFN2O & HFA4U

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Macronutrients vs.
Micronutrients
Macronutrients
- nutrients you need a lot of - usually measured in grams (g)

Micronutrients
- nutrients you need small amounts of - usually measured in milligrams (mg)

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Macronutrients
1.) Protein
- Complete vs. Incomplete

2.) Carbohydrates
- Simple vs. Complex - Refined vs. Unrefined

3.) Fats
- Saturated - Polyunsaturated - Monounsaturated - Trans (Hydrogenated)

4.) ___________?
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Micronutrients
1.) Vitamins
- chemicals in food that help regulate many body processes, and help macronutrients do their job - Water Soluble vs. Fat Soluble

2.) Minerals
- substances that help our body work properly, and often become part of our body tissue (e.g., bone and teeth) - Major Minerals, Trace Minerals & Electrolytes

3.) Phytonutrients
- disease-fighting nutrients that give food its colour
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT (CONTINUED FROM FRIDAY)

IN GROUPS OF 2 OR 3, ANSWER THE ABOVE QUESTIONS.
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The Forgotten Nutrient

While water is often forgotten as a nutrient, it is the most important for our survival. About 50-60% of our body is made up of water, and 80% of our blood is water.

Why Is Water So Important?

- it helps your body keep its temperature - it helps with the digestion process - we are more susceptible to illness when dehydrated - it prevents overeating, as dehydration can be mistaken for hunger Some Sources: Water, Juices, Milk, Soup, Fruits & Vegetables
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How Much Water Should I Be Drinking?

You should be drinking at least 8 cups of water per day. If you are physically active, it should probably be even more than that.

Bill Nye the Science Guy

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The Digestion Process

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Group Work
11. View a nutrition-related TV show, movie, or cartoon (e.g., Magic School Bus). Would this program help children understand how food and nutrients are used in the body? Why or why not? Did it help you understand how food and nutrients are used? How well can you now describe the digestive process? Discuss your observations with your group.
(Food for Today, 263)

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Nutrition & The Life Cycle

People have different nutritional needs depending on which stage of the life cycle they are in. How do these needs vary? What are some of the various stages of the life cycle that you can think of?

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Pregnancy
The nutritional needs of a pregnant mother differ from the rest of the population, as she is responsible for not only meeting her nutritional needs, but also that of her unborn child.

Most women dont know they are pregnant until a month or so into the pregnancy, so it is important to practice good nutrition even if a woman does not know she is pregnant. Why else might it be beneficial to have good eating habits before a woman knows she is pregnant?

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Dietary Needs for Pregnant Women

Some foods that women should eat when expecting: - iron-rich foods (e.g., meat, poultry, etc.) - folate-rich foods (e.g., fruit, greens, etc.) - dairy products (and other foods high in calcium) Some foods that women should avoid when expecting: - raw or undercooked meat (e.g., sushi, rare steak, etc.) - processed meats (e.g., hot dogs, deli meats) - raw milk and unpasteurized dairy products (e.g., Brie cheese, feta cheese, etc.) When teenagers become pregnant, there are especially high risks of their child being undernourished, underweight, and even having learning disabilities. Why do you think this is?

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Nutrition & The Life Cycle

People have different nutritional needs depending on which stage of the life cycle they are in. How do these needs vary? With a partner, outline the needs of someone at a particular stage of the life cycle.

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Word Wall Words

Chapter 11
carbohydrates protein fats saturated polyunsaturated monounsaturated trans fats hydrogenated phytonutrients
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esophagus stomach intestine absorption digestion absorption electrolytes vitamins minerals refined unrefined

(Upcoming) Chapter 12
DRI (Dietary Reference Intake) combination foods moderation lifestyle diseases nutrient-dense

CHAPTER 12

Canadas Guidelines for Healthy Eating

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Healthy Eating Grocery Store Tour

(Video) While watching the video, consider the following:
- why do they say meal planning is so important? - how many food groups should you try to have in each meal? - what is % DV? - what is the problem with nutrient content claims? - why is the order of ingredients important? - Canadas Food Guide says 100% juice is an acceptable source of fruits and vegetables. Do you agree? - what are positive nutrients? What are negative nutrients? - what is pre-portioning? Why is it recommended? - how big is a serving size of meat? - how can you make sure your bread is truly whole grain?

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Canadas Food Guide

(Video)

CBCs The National:

Questions to think about:

- how long has Canadas Food Guide existed? - why was the Guide first created? - how has the Guide changed? - what is the purpose for the Guide today? - what parts of the guide did the Chens struggle with? - what are some things critics say about Canadas Food Guide? - what does Bill Jeffrey say is one of the big deficiencies of Canadas Food Guide? - how did the Chens ultimately feel about the Guide?
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Group Work
In groups of 2 or 3, you are going to create a poster that instructs people on how to improve their eating habits, according to Canadas Guide to Healthy Eating. Your poster must include the following terms: - combination foods - moderation - rainbow - lifestyle diseases - meal planning - nutrient-dense - variety - purpose - emphasize - reducing risk
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Homework: Journals
Having tracked your own eating habits for a week, use the knowledge you have gained from Chapters 11 and 12 to reflect on your diet. Are you getting all the macroand micronutrients you need? If not, how might you change your diet to make sure you get those nutrients? What other changes might you need to make if you want to follow Canadas Guidelines for Healthy Eating?
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Homework: Textbook
HFN2O (Sunny & Alan) Read Chapter 13 - complete #s 1-7, 9, 10

HFA4U (George, Jonak, Cloris & Allen) Read Chapter 13 - complete #s 1-10, 14

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