| GAMES GAMES and stuff: Interactive activities = FDA GAMEs: Food and me = Food and me GAME: interactive daily FOOD LOG = Food and me GAME = Healthy habits "Survivor" = Intermountain health GAMES: from "Apps for Healthy kids" MORE GAMES = food groups = nutritional explorations GAME: Smash your food = see what nutrients are in food you eat from Food and me GAME: Food buster (don't bust scale) |
| ARTICLES ARTICLES: about eating "fun" and healthy by Kidnetic.com ARTICLE: snack choices = Kidnetics ARTICLE: How do Fat cells really work? = How stuff works? ARTICLE: Good Fats vs Bad Fats = Gloria Tsang, Healthcastle.com ARTICLE: Dietary Fats overview = Mayo Clinic Article "The price of low cost food" Traditional vs Organic Animal Farming =Time Magazine |
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| "OLD" MY PYRAMID The following activities can be helpful in understanding food groups but use the "old" my pyramid websites..revised into my plate in spring 2011 They can be very helpful though....try them out My Pyramid Food and Activity Online TRACKER = FDA Inside the Pyramid overview (grades 6-up)= FDA All about the pyramid and food groups = PBS KIDS My Pyramid for kids overview (grades 2-5) = nutritional explorations Interactive Pyramid (grades 2-6) = nutritional explorations GAMES: Activities for kids about My Pyramid (grades 2-6) = FDA GAMES: My pyramid blast of game = FDA GAMES = My Pyramid (grades 2-6)= nutritional explorations |
| Nutrients and food labels FILE DOWNLOADS Nutrients MP3 = Glencoe Health Nutrient review questions worksheet = Mr. Corabi Nutrition Labels and Food Safety MP3 = Glencoe Health How to Read a Food label pdf = Trader Joe's Market's RECIPES = Compressed file of a bunch of recipes= Eat Right Now WEBSITES and Web Based Activities to promote Comprehension, Enrichment and Remediation ALL ABOUT NUTRIENTS FLASH Interactive VIDEO: Body needs = PBS How to understand a Food Label = FDA What's in food? = nutrition.gov All nutrients in foods = USDA and Nutrient LAB Nutrients in foods we eat = USDA |
| Overview/multiple topics about Nutrition FILE DOWNLOADS Importance of Nutrition MP3 = Glencoe Health Lifelong Nutrition MP3 = Glencoe Health Nutrition overview Powerpoint = Mr. Corabi Healthier Eating ideas = Mr. Corabi Every Day eating for a physically active lifestyle = Mr. Corabi Let's eat for the health of it brochure = FDA 8 Healthy Habits of Eating and Exercise pdf = Intermountain Health Community guide to nutrition = CDC WEBSITES and Web Based Activities to promote comprehension, Enrichment and Remediation 10 worst foods in the fridge = emedicine CDC's division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity PA Department of Health Nutrition portal includes facts, recipes, games, links to other sites Nutrition.gov = all kinds of facts about my plate, nutrients, and healthier eating BAM! Nutrition activities = BAM! VIDEO = FULL LENGTH!!!!!SUPERSIZE ME (via YOU TUBE) not viewable at school |
| What to watch out for/...... FILE DOWNLOADS WEBSITES and Web Based Activities to promote Comprehension, Enrichment and Remediation SELF Survey: Saturated Fat survey = Discovery Health Cholesterol = American Heart Association Drink Less sugar.com CHART = foods with protein, cholesterol and saturated fat = Dietary Fiber food.com Cost of Food to eat at home = USDA.GOV PODCAST = what's in a hot dog by how stuff works.com |
| Nutrition specific TEXT BASED NOTES that can be copy and pasted for use in class “MY PLATE” There are 6 categories or food groups 1=grain group 2= fruit group 3=vegetable group 4=dairy group 5= protein group 6=”sometimes” food group = fats, oils and sweets In addition, there is also a definite need for physical activity Notice that each section is a different size. This is due to the suggested amount from each category you are suppose to eat each day. click on the website resources for more details <================================================================ ================> NUTRIENTS There are 6 main groups of nutrients 1) CARBOHYDRATES Carbohydrates provide energy and are divided into 2 sub-groups: starches and sugars Starches are complex carbohydrates which are “good” and are found in whole grain rice, pasta, breads, potatoes, beans, and corn. Sugars are simple carbohydrates and occur naturally in milk, fruit, and honey and are also added many foods and drinks. Generally speaking..whole grains good…sugars, not so good Note: “white” grains like white bread and pasta are simple carbs 2) PROTEIN Proteins are nutrients used to repair body cells and tissues. 1/3 of all cells in the body are made from different proteins. Proteins also provide much needed “good” energy. Foods that provide protein include foods from animal sources, such as meat, dairy products, and eggs but, these foods also contain a lot of fat (see next slide) Plant foods have some proteins. Eating a variety of plant foods, such as beans and nuts can help give the body healthy protein. 3) FATS Fats are nutrients that supply energy, keep the skin healthy, transport certain vitamins through the body, and help build cell membranes. Stored fat help to provide protection and temperature regulation. Some fat is good for you but not too much. There are 3 types of fats a) Saturated fats are fats that are solid at room temperature. Examples include butter; stick margarine; and the fats in meat, poultry, and dairy products. Eating large amounts of foods high in saturated fats increases the risk of heart disease as well as other diseases b) Unsaturated fats are fats that are liquid at room temperature. They come mainly from plant sources. Foods with mostly unsaturated fats include vegetable oils, nuts, olives and avocados and are generally more healthy for you c) Trans-Fats are fats that are the most un-healthy for you. They are found in foods that are chemically altered to change from a liquid to a solid like margarine and some oils that solidify. 4) Vitamins Vitamins are substances that help to regulate the body’s functions. Vitamins may be water- soluble or fat-soluble. Water soluble vitamins must be replaced every day while fat soluble vitamins can be stored if you don’t eat enough of them Water soluble vitamins include C, and all B Vitamins. Fat soluble Vitamins include A, D, E and K. Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of vitamins A and C. Whole-grain and enriched breads and cereals supply B vitamins. Milk is a good source of vitamin D and the B vitamin riboflavin. 5) Minerals Minerals are nutrients that strengthen bones and teeth and help body systems to work properly. Calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium are minerals that help build and renew the bones. Milk is a rich source of calcium and phosphorous. Iron is needed for making red blood cells. Meat, spinach and other green leafy vegetables, fruits, and dry beans supply iron. Potassium, sodium, and chloride help maintain the body’s balance of fluids. Sodium comes from salt and is found in many packaged foods. 6) WATER = H20 Water is simply ESSENTIAL FOR LIFE 2/3 of most cells are made of water. It helps with digestion, carries other nutrients throughout the body, removes waste from the body, and regulates body temperature among other functions. Without water, the body would not be able to function. Most people should drink eight to ten 8oz glasses of water every day (64-80 ounces). In addition: = FIBER In addition: although not a nutrient itself, fiber is a needed part of any diet. Fiber helps move wastes out of your system (“poop”), and may also prevent some diseases. Foods high in fiber include grains, fruits and vegetables <================================================================ ================> KEYS TO REMEMBER for Healthier eating 1) PORTIONS: Eat a little bit of a “lot of stuff”… 2) Speed: Slower eating makes it easier for your body to digest 3) BREAK+FAST = Breakfast You wake up from 6-8 hours of sleep. When was the last time you ate? Your body is in a natural “Fasting” period SO… BREAK THE FAST and eat BREAKFAST!!!! 4) Eat Nutritious Snacks between meals The snacks you eat give you energy and a chance to fit in the nutrients you may miss during the day. Satisfy your hunger by choosing snack foods that combine grain products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy foods. Try some of these nutritious snacks: 5) Avoid consuming too much fat. 6) Avoid consuming too much salt. Fatty, salty, sugary snacks are ok sometimes but remember…the key word is SOMETIMES <================================================================ ================> Reading a Nutrition Facts Panel READING A LABEL The Nutrition Facts panel on a food label lists the product’s nutritional value. This information can help teens make smart food choices. The various sections of the panel provide information on how large one serving is and the number of calories and nutrients in a serving. Studying the % Daily Value column provides information on whether a food is high or low in certain nutrients. One should look for foods that have low daily value percentages (below 5 percent) for fats, cholesterol, and sodium, and choose foods whose labels show high percentages (20 percent or above) of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. For help with reading a label, click this link <================================================================ ==================> Calories and Energy (and what they mean to weight gain/loss) A Calorie is the unit of measurement for amount of energy taken in to body and used by body (to put it simply) When you eat Carbohydrates, Protein and Fats, your body takes in or consumes calories. You get 4.1 calories per gram of Carbs and Protein and 9.5 calories per gram of fats.** However, to put it simply if your caloric intake exceeds (is greater than) your caloric expenditure (output) the extra calories are stored by the body as fat. Your body does this because it can not “metabolize” the extra energy (see eating disorders below) **=in case you were wondering......Alcohol, they kind you drink is "ethyl" alcohol. Ethyl comes from fermented grains such as barley and wheat (beer, pure grain alcohol) and also fruits (wine). When you look at an alcoholic beverage label, it will list the total amount of calories and it will never match what it should be if you view the amount of sugar and protein in it. What happens is..the alcohol itself is quickly metabolized by your body and filtered through the liver into sugar...that sugar spikes (raises very fast) your blood sugar level and at the same time, provides your body with calories from sugar.......after calculations...it averages out to about 7 calories per gram of alcohol less than fat but more than complex carbs and protein. <================================================================ ===============> |
In class worksheets: NUTRIENT CHART xls Nutrition VOCABULARY worksheets Super Size me TASK SHEET (SEE BOTTOM OF THIS BOX) |
| Nutrition and Exercise Nutrition aka Healthier Eating see obesity page too |
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| The Nutrition topics below are grouped in boxes based on their topics |
| DISCLAIMER: ALL web links are to websites OR website activities that are offered for free anyway and are usually credited as to what company posted the link. Most downloads are either self made by Todd Corabi or downloaded for free originally from Glencoe Health. Occasionally, a handout has been posted by being scanned into the computer from another source for ease of student transmission as to not waste paper in making extra copies. When available, the source is cited. Most videos posted were found with sharing capabilities and their source appears on the video OR next to the link. No copyright infrigement is intended. All postings are posted solely for the education of the students at the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush. If you have any concerns, please email tcorabi@philasd.org. . Permission is GRANTED for anyone else to use any material on this site that I created..please give source credit. |
| MY PLATE (see old my pyramid at bottom of page for more activities) FILE DOWNLOADS Getting started with "My plate" and Tips = FDA Let's eat for the health of it brochure = FDA History of food guides = FDA "My plate" coloring sheet = FDA WEBSITES and Web Based Activities to promote Comprehension, Enrichment and Remediation My Plate main website = Food and Drug Administration This main page contains a TON of links to ALL of the food groups too.. scroll to bottom of page My plate tips and resources = FDA Top 10 tips from FDA = FDA FIND ANY FOOD = FOOD A PEDIA = FDA MY FOOD PLAN = FDA Keep in balanced (tips for healthier eating) = YUM foods Fruit and Veggies "More matters" from better health foundation All about alternative (non-wheat) grains powerpoint = Melissa Bess, University of Missouri |