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Eating for Survival:
Food for Thought
By: Dean Berry, Ed. D.
Georgia Berry, M.A.
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3. Diet and Health
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4. Part One
View, Read, and Think

5. 5
What smells
great and tastes
even better?

6. 6
Deep Fried Foods
High Fat

7. Class Discussion
What is your favorite
deep fried food?
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8. Check out some of America’s
favorite foods.
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9. Deep Fried to a Crispy
Golden Brown With a
Heavenly Smell

10. Deep Fried Hot Dogs with
High Carb Batter

11. Pastries Loaded with
Sugar and Fat
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12. Buffalo Wings with 40% Fat
40% Bone and20%Meat

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Is all that fat in foods
unhealthy?
Let’s take a closer look

14. There are three types of fat.
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Types of Fat
Saturated
Red meat, pastries, deep fried, chips, cheese, and ice cream
Polyunsaturated
Corn oil, olive oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, and canola oil
Monounsaturated
Fish, nuts, olives, and avocados

16. Class Discussion
Which of the three types
of fat do think is the least
healthy?
Explain why.
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17.  The body needs four major macronutrients in order
to provide cells with the fuel necessary for efficient
functioning and survival. Those key nutrient
categories include carbohydrates, fats, proteins,
and water. If the body is missing any one of these
for an extended period of time, the sustenance
required for survival would be compromised and
body tissue would begin dying.
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18.  Although the body needs fatty acids in order to
function, all fats are not created equal. Some fats
are far better for the body than others. Saturated
fats, derived primarily from animal products, must
be consumed in restricted amounts to avoid their
dire effects on the body. Foods that are high in
saturated fat create higher cholesterol levels in the
bloodstream.
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19. Class Discussion
What kinds of foods do you eat on
a regular basis that are high in
saturated fat?
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20. The saturated fat in red meat, cheese, ice cream, bakery
products, and deep fried foods can be unhealthy. While some
cholesterol is required for proper body functioning, too much
LDL cholesterol causes inflammation in the body and creates
fatty deposits in the arteries. These fatty plaques harden the
walls of the arteries and create blockages that can result in
heart attacks and strokes.
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As you can see, too much saturated fat in our diet can be
harmful to our arteries and contribute to serious, life
threatening diseases. However, there is one substance that is
worse than saturated fat. Thirty or forty years ago, food
producers began using trans fat in many products in place
of saturated fat to provide longer shelf life. Unfortunately,
research determined a few years ago that trans fat is far
more detrimental to health than saturated and is responsible
for dramatically increasing cardiovascular disease in America.
Trans fat substantially increases cholesterol in the arteries.

22. Class Discussion
How do you find out if a product
has trans fat in it?
What is cardiovascular disease?
How can it kill people?
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24.  There are two other types of fats that are healthy
to eat. Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats
should not be treated the same as saturated fat.
Both of these fats can decrease the bad LDL
cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health. Also,
eating foods like nuts, fish, peanut butter, and
vegetable oil can increase the good cholesterol
called HDL.
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25. The healthy cholesterol, HDL, is very helpful for the
body because it absorbs the harmful cholesterol and
improves the health of the arteries. Good cholesterol can
be found in monounsaturated foods high in omega 3
fatty acids. Foods like shrimp, avocadoes, fish, and
certain nuts are high in omega 3.
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26. Class Discussion
How can you find out your
cholesterol levels?
Do you know anyone with high
cholesterol?
What can you do if you have high
cholesterol?
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28.  Saturated fat is not the only macronutrient
that people should monitor in their daily
diet. In fact, carbohydrates may be
more closely related to the development
of major, killer diseases.
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29. Class Discussion
Is all bread and pasta
healthy for daily
consumption?
What can be done to make
them healthier?
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30.  Other than fats, the body
needs carbohydrates and
proteins. Carbohydrates
include complex carbs
and simple carbs. Just as
there are good and bad
fats, there are also good
and bad carbs. The
problem for most
Americans is that they
have a penchant for
including more and more
simple carbohydrates in
their daily diets.
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31.  Current research is
pointing a finger directly at
refined foods and simple
carbohydrates as having
an adverse effect on
millions of American’s
health. In fact, many
health experts suggest
that people who eat high
carb diets do so at their
own peril. Eating
doughnuts, chips, pastries
and french fries on a daily
basis is definitely noxious
for one’s health. 31

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33. Class Discussion
 Why is white bread and pasta much less
healthy than whole wheat?
 What happens to simple carbohydrates in
the human body?
 What diseases can be made worse with
too many simple carbs in the diet?
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34. Not all carbohydrates are unhealthy for daily dietary
intake. More complex carbohydrates require a longer
digestion process and release their glucose more slowly
helping the body maintain a more constant glucose
level. Good carbs include foods like fruits, whole grain
foods, and vegetables. These foods provide the fuel the
body needs to be energetic.
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35.  Some complex carbohydrates are excellent sources of fiber.
Fiber in the diet reduces the rate of sugar absorption into the
bloodstream and facilitates healthy digestion in the intestines.
One type of fiber, such as that found in beans, fruits, and oats,
is soluble in water and plays a significant role in maintaining
glucose levels in the blood. The other type of fiber is insoluble in
water and is only partially absorbed by the body while the rest
is excreted. Insoluble fiber, commonly found in nuts, whole
wheat, and vegetables, provides many health benefits.
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36. Class Discussion
 Which countries or areas of the world do
you think have the healthiest populations?
 Why do think those areas have the lowest
incidences of major diseases like cancer,
diabetes, and heart disease?
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37.  Studies of health and longevity have provided some
interesting information about diet. People in certain
cultures where diets only include plant based foods
have much longer life spans. Even more impressive, in
parts of China where diets are plant based, cancer and
heart disease do not exist. The highest rates for these
diseases occur in more prosperous countries where
most people eat refined food, meat, and fast food.
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38. Class Discussion
 What nutrient is found in meat, nuts,
beans, and dairy products and must be
consumed daily to maintain proper health?
 Why is this macronutrient critical for body
functioning?
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39.  The other macronutrient that the body must have on a
regular basis is protein. Proteins, which are made of
amino acids, cannot be stored by the body like fats
and sugars. As a result, protein must be part of a daily
diet. Proteins found in meat, eggs, beans, and dairy
products must be consumed daily in order to maintain
good health. Our cells need to be properly nourished
on a regular basis.
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Food contains other important nutrients such as vitamins
and minerals that our bodies require to function properly.
Scientists call these nutrients micronutrients since they are
absorbed by the body in very small quantities. Dietary
minerals such as iron potassium and iodine are necessary
to prevent diseases like goiters or anemia. In addition, the
body requires macrominerals such as calcium, magnesium,
and sodium to function properly.

41. Class Discussion
Do you know anyone who takes
calcium supplements?
Why do we need calcium?
Do you ever feel dizzy when you stand
up quickly?
If you are anemic, which mineral
supplement should you take?
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43. Class Discussion
What is another nutrient that can
be taken in pill form?
Do these really help the body very
much?
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45. Class Discussion
Do vitamin pills really help
replace a lack of vitamins in
your daily diet?
Should you take daily vitamins?
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46. Bright veggies contain many healthy
phytochemicals that function as
antioxidants. Antioxidants reduce free
radicals and enable cells and tissue
to live longer. *

47.  Bright fruits such as blueberries, strawberries, cranberries,
and cherries contain powerful antioxidants which help
balance the production of free radicals during the oxidation
process of a cell. Without the action of antioxidants, cells
incur increased damage and earlier death than normal.
Eating foods rich in antioxidants makes body cells less
vulnerable to disease and early demise.
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48. For the most part, research during the last
several years does not support the efficacy
of daily vitamin use for most people. A
large number of studies suggests that people
demonstrate far more health benefits from
eating highly nutritious foods with ample
vitamin content.
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49. Discuss
How many super
healthy foods can you
name?
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50. Vitamin D is a critical nutrient for the proper functioning
of the body. Fortunately, fifteen or twenty minutes of
sunlight will provide the necessary amount of vitamin D
that most people require.
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52. However, if it’s a rainy day, grab a few
mushrooms to munch on. They have
an abundant supply of vitamin D.
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53. Class Discussion
Which foods do you think are so
healthy that they are referred to as
super foods?
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54. Super Foods?
Some foods have so many minerals,
vitamins, and special nutrients that they are
often referred to as Super Foods.
Research suggests that eating a daily diet
with these foods will reduce human diseases
and increase longevity.
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55. Can you name these super
foods? Make a list. *

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57. Let’s review some very
healthy foods.
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58. 58
Which of the following foods do you eat on
a regular basis?

59. Almonds are loaded with
important nutrients.

60. Brighter colors mean higher
amounts of antioxidants.
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61. Green vegetables provide extremely valuable
nutrients and a good source of fiber.

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Super healthy foods
should be included in
every daily diet.

63. All legumes provide
great nutrition.

64. Chilies have super nutrients!

65. Berries are always tasty, nutritious,
and healthy.

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67. Eat them fresh, cook them, or
blend them for great taste.

68. Improving overall health is a great reward for eating a nutritious
diet. But recent research suggests that a healthy diet may also
improve brain function. Several studies have demonstrated that
highly nutritious diets result in improved cognitive functioning
such as memory and the ability to process and retain academic
information. Although motivation and study habits are essential
for good academic progress, eating a super healthy diet may
actually make a significant difference in school performance.
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69. 69
Check-up and Review
Raise your green card if you believe
the statement is true or your red
card if you think it is false.

70. 70
True or False-1
All types of fats
are unhealthy to
eat.

71. 71
False-1

72. 72
True or False-2
Egg yolks, cheese,
and red meat
create high levels
of cholesterol in
the human body.

73. 73
True-2

74. 74
True or False-3
Refined grain and
refined breads are
healthy additions
to a good diet.

75. 75
False-3

76. 76
True or False-4
Regardless of your
daily diet, it is very
important to take
vitamin pills
everyday.

77. 77
False-4

78. 78
True or False-5
A few minutes in the
sun every day
provides people with
their daily vitamin D
requirement.

79. 79
True-5

80. 80
True or False-6
Cinnamon,
sardines, cumin,
and olive oil are
considered super
health foods.

81. 81
True-6

82. 82
True or False-7
Lead, mercury, and
iron are very
important minerals
for a healthy body.

83. 83
False-7

84. 84
True or False-8
Vitamins A, E, D,
C, and B are very
important vitamins
in a healthy diet.

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True-8

86. Class Assignment
 The previous presentation contained
higher level vocabulary words. During the
course of this unit, you will be studying
these words in several exercises and
learning to use them as you complete
writing tasks.
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87. Critical Terms and Vocabulary
Study the following
terms and vocabulary
as they relate to the
main ideas presented
in your selected
sources.
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88. Vocabulary Practice
 The following words were highlighted during the prior
presentation. Use the Merriam-Webster.com online dictionary
or regular dictionary, and write a definition for each of the
following words. Review activities for these words will be
included later in this unit.
 sustenance compromised derived consumed
 dire inflammation cholesterol detrimental
 cardiovascular monounsaturated polyunsaturated
 penchant peril noxious efficacy facilities
 vulnerable demise incur longevity cognitive

89. Brainstorm and Discuss
Create two lists of foods. List one
should contain the healthiest foods
you can eat. List two should have
the least healthy foods you can eat.
Try to get 15-20 foods on each list.
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90. Report Back
Share Your Ideas
.
1. Let’s summarize possible answers to
our question about healthy foods.
2. Include these ideas in your notes.
3. You may chose to use a graphic
organizer.
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91. Conduct Research on the Issues
 Use technology and text sources to
research the role and function of carbohydrates,
fats, and proteins in our daily diet. Determine
which type of carbs and which type of fats are
best for human health. Explain the importance
of these foods for maintaining good health and
give examples.
 This will be a short research assignment and
should generate two or three pages of notes.
The notes will used during the next class
discussion to review ideas and solutions
and to write a proposal.
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92. Essential Questions to
Guide Research
 How do simple and complex carbohydrates affect
the human body?
 In what ways do carbohydrates contribute to
disease?
 What are trans fats?
 What foods are high in saturated fats, and what
dangers do they pose to human health?
 Why are proteins a valuable source of nutrition?

93.  The following slides provide
sources for the research project.

94. Carbs-Good and Bad Dr.Oz
 http://www.doctoroz.com/videos/good-
carbs-vs-bad-carbs?page=2
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95. Good Verses Bad Carbs
 http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-
nutrition/101/nutrition-basics/good-carbs-
bad-carbs.aspx
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96. Different Types of Fats in Diet
 http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_diet
_fats.htm
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97. Importrance of Protein
 http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/principal-
roles-protein-body-3678.html
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98. Why Protein is Important
 http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/6-
primary-functions-proteins-5372.html
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99. Good and Bad Fats
 http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/skin
ny-fat-good-fats-bad-fats
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100. Fats and Cholesterol
 http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou
rce/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-
cholesterol/
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101. Simple and Complex Carbs
 http://www.nutritionmd.org/nutrition_tips/
nutrition_tips_understand_foods/carbs_ver
sus.html
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102. What are Carbs?
 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency
/article/002469.htm
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103. Video Explaining Carbohydrates
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6esF
Oqj_IaY
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104. Harvard: Fats and Cholesterol
 http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou
rce/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-
cholesterol/
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105. Fat Facts
 http://www.webmd.com/food-
recipes/features/good-fats-bad-fats
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106. Vocabulary Review

107. 107
Check up and Review
Raise your green card if you believe
the statement is true or your red card
if you think it is false.

108. True or False
Sustenance means…
something that gives support and strength.

109. True or False
Consumed means..
a preference for certain foods.

110. True or False
Penchant means…
a lovely piece of jewelry that may be worn
around the neck.

111. True or False
Derived means…
to reach a conclusion through reasoning and
evidence.

112. True or False
Cardiovascular means…
a part of the nervous system that affects the
thinking processes.

113. True or False
Detrimental means…
when an event is very beneficial.

114. True or False
Compromised means…
something that is sacrificed or given up.

115. True or False
Cholesterol means…
a helpful or harmful substance found in body
organs.

116. True or False
Inflammation means…
a complex and damaging response in body
tissue and organs.

117. True or False
Dire means …
a very loud type of verbal expression.

118. True or False
Peril means…
a very beautiful piece of jewelry that is often
worn around the neck.

119. True or False
Noxious means…
a very harmful effect on body or mind.

120. True or False
Efficacy means…
the power to produce a desired effect.

121. True or False
Facilities means…
a person’s mental state.

122. True or False
Vulnerable means…
nice and tender and ready to eat.

123. True or False
Demise means…
the final end or death.

124. True or False
Incur means…
to have or experience something unwanted.

125. True or False
Longevity means…
the cause of death for many elderly people.

126. True or False
Cognitive means…
conscious mental activity such as thinking.

127. Determine if the following
words are correctly used in
the sentence.
 If the vocabulary word is used correctly in the
sentence, raise your green card for TRUE.
 If the vocabulary word is used incorrectly in the
sentence, raise your red card for FALSE.

128. True or False
Salmon and walnuts have a large amount of
monounsaturated fat.

129. True or False
Some foods contribute to inflammation in the
body which increases the risk for diabetes
and heart disease.

130. True or False
Humans cannot survive without the proper
sustenance.

131. True or False
The football team consumed large amounts
of prime rib the week before the Rose Bowl
game.

132. True or False
She wore a lovely silver penchant around her
neck.

133. True or False
The doctor told the patient that his broken
leg was diagnosed as a cardiovascular
problem.

134. True or False
Jose felt very fortunate when the doctor told
him that his lifetime daily diet was very
detrimental to his health.

135. True or False
Behavior that is detrimental to your health is
always a great way to increase longevity.

136. True or False
The detective’s secret investigation was
compromised when the suspect realized his
phone was tapped.

137. True or False
Stomach fat is called monounsaturated fat
and is dangerous to human health.

138. True or False
The inflammation in his arteries contributed
to his massive heart attack.

139. True or False
The hurricane left the beach city in a very
dire situation.

140. True or False
She had a string of perils around her neck.

141. True or False
The chemicals were quite noxious for the
human body.

142. True or False
 The efficacy of the research study was
substantiated by several other studies.

143. True or False
During the summer, the public was allowed to
use the facilities at the local high school.

144. True or False
She felt very vulnerable as she walked alone
down the deserted street.

145. True or False
His demise was celebrated by his loving
family.

146. True or False
No one likes to incur a large amount of
personal debt.

147. True or False
Longevity provides basketball players with
the extra reach necessary to play outstanding
defense.

148. True or False
It has been proven that consuming lead can
greatly impair a person’s cognitive abilities.

149. Vocabulary Test
Number your paper, and select the letter of the definition
that provides the best meaning for each word.

150. Matching Vocabulary Test A
____1. sustenance a. involving the heart and blood vessels
____2. consumed b. something that is sacrificed or given up
____3. penchant c. a complex and damaging response in body tissue
____4. derived d. to eat food or to use up resources
____5. cardiovascular e. something that gives support and strength
____6. detrimental f. a type of fat in the diet that is highly beneficial for health
___ 7. compromised g. to reach a conclusion through reasoning and evidence
____8. cholesterol h. a strong liking for something, a preference
____9. monounsaturated i. a forecast of something awful to come, threatening
___10. inflammation j. harmful or damaging
___11. dire k. a helpful or harmful substance found in body organs

151. Matching Vocabulary Test B
____1. peril a. to have or experience something unwanted
____2. noxious b. something built for a specific purpose such as buildings
____3. efficacy c. conscious mental activity such as thinking
____4. facilities d. the possibility of being seriously hurt
____5. vulnerable e. the length of a life
____6. demise f. a very harmful effect on body or mind
___ 7. incur g. the final end or death
____8. longevity h. easily hurt or harmed physically or emotionally
____9. cognitive i. the power to produce a desired effect

152. Write a Proposal
Use your notes to write a one or
two page proposal to recommend
the type and amount of
carbs, fats, and proteins
that are best for a healthy
daily diet. Explain how carbs,
fats, and proteins affect health.
Provide specific information to
support your proposed ideas with
clearly articulated arguments
and sufficient evidence.
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153. Develop a Writing Plan
 Determine what your main
point will be, and write a
topic sentence that
provides focus for your
essay.
 Choose several main ideas
that support your topic
sentence.
 Sort your information into
supporting details with
facts and examples.
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154. Your Proposal
 Define the
issue/problem
 Outline the details of
your argument
 Cite supporting
research
 Project possible
roadblocks
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155. Use the five
paragraph
essay to
write your
paper.
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156. Details Must Support the Main Ideas
Provide specific
facts, examples,
and reasons for
each main idea in
the body of your
essay

157. Prepare to Write
 Use your outline and
write a five paragraph
essay on your topic.
 As you write your
rough draft, it will be
very important to use
special words that
enable you to
transition smoothly
from one idea to the
next.
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158. Transition Words
As you view these
words, select the
words that help you
make transitions
smoothly from one
idea to the next.
 as a result
 such as
 for example
 nevertheless
 for that reason
 finally
 at this time
 therefore
 furthermore
 in addition
 in conclusion
 as well as
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159. Word Power
 Using more powerful or descriptive words
in your essay elevates your writing to a
stronger and more interesting level.
 Try using a few of the following words or
terms in your essay.

160. Vocabulary Enhancement
Use some of these words in
your essay.
 sustenance compromised derived consumed
 dire inflammation cholesterol detrimental cognitive
cardiovascular monounsaturated polyunsaturated
 penchant adverse peril noxious efficacy
 facilitates vulnerable demise incur longevity

161. Write a Conclusion
Write a conclusion
for your essay
reviewing your main
points and
discussing why this
issue is so important
for our future.

162. Review and Edit
Once you have
completed your
rough draft, read
your essay several
times and make
revisions and
additions.

163. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several times.
2. How can you improve your
sentences to communicate more
clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported by
examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another
student and read each other’s essay
out loud.
5. Make final corrections and write
the final draft of your polished essay.
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164. Explore the Issue
Is the diet of the average American healthy or
does it need to be changed?
If changes are needed, what changes should be made in
the diet of the average American? Review the foods that
science indicates are the most healthy and the most
unhealthy. Recommend the foods that should be in daily
diets of Americans and design a healthy seven day menu.
Evaluate the effects of an unhealthy diet on Americans
health and longevity.
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165. Take a Pro or Con Position
 In order to make a
convincing argument for or
against an idea or event, it is
very important to evaluate
the facts and see if they
support your position.
 The first step is to ask
relevant questions that will
guide your investigation
of the evidence.
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166. Inquiring Minds Want to Know
Essential Questions
Is there too much sugar in the average diet?
Are too many simple carbohydrates in the diet
dangerous to our health?
How dangerous are trans fats? Analyze their
potential affects.
Should saturated fats be reduced to improve our
health? Evaluate the evidence.
How important are vitamins and minerals in our
daily diet?
Which super foods should be on our weekly menu?166

167. Conduct the Research
 Identify specific questions
about the issue to guide
your investigation of the
facts.
 Determine if the
evidence is credible
and supports your main
arguments.
 Use internet and book
sources to gather
credible information. 167

168. Why Sugar is Unhealthy
Hyperlink
 http://authoritynutrition.com/10-
disturbing-reasons-why-sugar-is-bad/
168

169. Sugar and Your Health
 http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-
food/sugar-and-your-health-the-good-the-
bad-and-the-ugly/
169

170. Transfats Mayoclinic
 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trans-
fat/CL00032
170

171. Green Garden Bakery
Teen Project Excellent 3 min
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoZD
nOvth9U
 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue86
TJTXbuw
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172. Fats and Cholesterol
 http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou
rce/what-should-you-eat/fats-and-
cholesterol/
172

173. Transfats and Heart Health
 http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Getting
Healthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Trans-
Fats_UCM_301120_Article.jsp#
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174. Ban Transfats
 http://www.bantransfats.com/
174

175. Effects of Eating Too Many carbs
 http://www.livestrong.com/article/437002-
the-effects-of-eating-too-many-carbs/
175

176. Do We Need Vitamins?
 http://www.healthline.com/health/do-you-
need-take-vitamins
176

177. Do We Need multivitamins?
 http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/02/
20/health-myth-do-really-need-to-take-
multivitamin/
177

178. Food Pyramid-Harvard.edu
 http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsou
rce/pyramid-full-story/
178

179. Typical American Diet
 http://online.wsj.com/news/articles/SB112
671039063140472
179

180. You Are What You Eat: The
American Diet
 http://www.usnews.com/opinion/articles/2
013/03/28/you-are-what--you-eat
180

181. Eleven Facts About the
American Diet
 https://www.dosomething.org/tipsandtool
s/11-facts-about-american-eating-habits
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182. What’s Wrong with Our Diet?
 http://consumer.healthday.com/encyclope
dia/weight-control-39/obesity-health-
news-505/what-s-wrong-with-the-
american-diet-644659.html
182

183. Develop a Writing Plan
 Determine what your
main point will be, and
write a topic sentence
that provides focus for
your essay.
 Choose several main
ideas that support your
topic sentence.
 Sort your information
into supporting details
with facts and
examples.
183

184. Details Must Support the Main Ideas
Provide specific
facts, examples,
and reasons for
each main idea
in the body of
your essay

185. Prepare to Write
 Use your outline and
write a five paragraph
essay on your topic.
 As you write your rough
draft, it will be very
important to use special
words that enable you
to transition smoothly
from one idea to the
next.
185

186. Transition Words
As you view these
words, select the
words that help
you make
transitions
smoothly from one
idea to the next.
 as a result
 such as
 for example
 nevertheless
 for that
reason
 finally
 at this time
 therefore
 furthermore
 in addition
 in conclusion
 as well as
186

187. Relevance to the Real World
 The final conclusion of your
paper should explain why your
point of view on the issue is
important for the future. Answer
these questions as you write your
conclusion.
 1. Why is your issue important to
our world?
 2. Why should anyone care about
it?
 3. What would be the negative
results if your recommendations
are not followed?

188. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several times.
2. How can you improve your
sentences to communicate more
clearly?
3. Are your main ideas supported by
examples and details?
4. Exchange papers with another
student and read each other’s essay
out loud.
5. Make final corrections and write
the final draft of your polished essay.
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189. Defend Your Position
Present your paper to
your class. Clearly state
your position on the
issue and review the
main points of your
argument. Be sure to
cite specific facts and
examples that support
each point you are
making.
189

190. Your Research Topic
Gather information
about the effect of
diet on health.
Determine if improving
our diets will reduce
the risk for serious
diseases like diabetes
and heart disease.
Research the negative
impact that diet
related diseases can
have on the daily lives
of American families.

191. Essential Questions to Guide
Your Research
1. What kind of foods raise blood sugar and
contribute to type 2 diabetes?
2. What kind of financial impact can poor health
have on families?
3. Can a healthy diet reverse diabetes and heart
disease?
4. How might poor health limit careers and job
performance?
5. How does diet increase the risk for diabetes
and heart disease?
191

192. Unhealthy Foods
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLoYq
1qG6yY

193. Is Sugar Toxic?
 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeOpz
XrNAi4

194. The Following slides provide
sources for the research
projects.
194

195. Diabetes Mayoclinic
 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/type-2-
diabetes/DS00585/DSECTION=causes
195

196. Diabetes Info
 http://www.health.com/health/diabetes2/
196

197. Diabetes Webmd
 http://diabetes.webmd.com/guide/diabete
s-causes
197

198. Transfats Mayoclinic
 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trans-
fat/CL00032
198

199. Transfats and Heart Health
 http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Getting
Healthy/FatsAndOils/Fats101/Trans-
Fats_UCM_301120_Article.jsp#
199

200. Ban Transfats
 http://www.bantransfats.com/
200

201. Diet and Diabetes
 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency
/article/000313.htm
201

202. Causes of Diabetes
 http://www.health.com/health/diabetes2/
202

203. Heart Healthy Diet
 http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-
healthy-diet/NU00196
203

204. Excess Sugar Increases Death Rate
 http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eatin
g-too-much-added-sugar-increases-the-
risk-of-dying-with-heart-disease-
201402067021
204

205. Too Much Sugar May Be Killing Us
 http://www.forbes.com/sites/alicegwalton/
2014/02/03/more-evidence-that-sugar-is-
harming-our-hearts/
205

206. Diet for Healthy Hearts
 http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/healthy/diet
.html
206

207. Nutrition to Reduce Cancer Risk
 http://cancer.stanford.edu/information/nut
ritionAndCancer/reduceRisk/
207

208. Reduce Cancer Risk With a
Healthy Diet
 http://www.aicr.org/reduce-your-cancer-
risk/diet/
208

209. Your Essay Topic
Organize your ideas and
prepare to write an essay about
how diet affects health and our
daily lives. Focus on the impact
of diet on diabetes and heart
disease.

210. Organize Your Ideas
 Review all of your notes
from the presentations,
group discussions, and
research notes.
 Select the most important
ideas.
 Choose facts and
examples to support each
important idea

211. Develop a Writing Plan
 Determine what your
main point will be, and
write a topic sentence
that provides focus for
your essay.
 Choose several main
ideas that support your
topic sentence.
 Sort your information
into supporting details
with facts and
examples.

212. Details Must Support the
Main Ideas
Provide specific
facts, examples,
and reasons for
each main idea
in the body of
your essay

213. Write the Rough Draft
Use the Five
Paragraph
format that
includes an
Introductory
Paragraph,
Body, and
Conclusion

214. Prepare to Write
 Write a five paragraph essay on how diet
affects health and our daily lives. Focus on
the impact of diet on diabetes and heart
disease.
 As you write your rough draft, it will be
very important to use special words that
enable you to transition smoothly from
one idea to the next.
214

215. Transition Words
As you view
these
words,
select the
words that
help you
make
transitions
smoothly
from one
idea to the
next.
 as a result
 such as
 for example
 nevertheless
 for that reason
 finally
 at this time
 therefore
 furthermore
 in addition
 in conclusion
 as well as
215

216. Review, Edit, and Rewrite
1. Re-read your essay several
times.
2. How can you improve your
sentences to communicate
more clearly?
3. Are your main ideas
supported by examples and
details?
4. Exchange papers with
another student and read each
other’s essay out loud.
5. Make final corrections and

217. Unit Assessment
 The common core standards assessment includes the
following:
 PowerPoint Notes
 Research Project One: Notes, Proposal and Participation
 Research Project Two: Notes and Research Paper
 Research project Three: Three Pages of Notes
 Research Topic Essay
 Project
 Final Unit Test
217

218. Final Unit Test
 1. Analyze the nutritional value of the
typical American diet, and determine how
it should be changed to create better
health and longevity.
 2. Explain the impact of diet on diabetes
and heart disease. Determine if such
diseases can be reduced or reversed with
significant changes in diet.
218

219.  3. Compare and evaluate the difference
between simple and complex carbs and
saturated and monounsaturated fats and
their impact on human health.
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