2. Name the 6 kinds of nutrient
Discuss factors that influence your
food choices
Expand our Nutrition Vocabulary
Examine what nutrients are available
thru our food choices
5. GLOW – full of vitamins and minerals to keep our skin,
hair and eyes bright and glowing; keep our immune
system strong so that we can fight diseases and viruses
ex. Fruits and vegetables
GO – type of food that provide fuel and help us ‘go’ and
be active
ex. Bread, rice, pasta, cereals, potato
GROW – help our body grow bigger and stronger; help
build our body’s bones, teeth and muscles
ex. Chicken meat, fish, eggs, milk,
cheese, yogurt
6. Factors that influence
food choices
Family and friends
Cultural background
Food availability
Time and cost
Advertising
Nutritional content
Personal preferences
8. proteins
Proteins- nutrients that help your body build,
repair and maintain it’s tissue.
Examples
Meat
Fish
Eggs
Milk
Beans
Nuts
9. Carbohydrates- Provide energy for your
body and helps in your metabolism.
Provide long lasting energy
Excellent source of FIBER- the part of grains
and plant food that your body cannot digest.
--Helps move food and waste
products through your body during digestion
and elimination.
Ex- oat bran, beans, peas, nuts, apples,
grapes, green vegetables
CARBOHYDRATES
10. FATS, SATURATED FATS
Fats- provide energy and help
the body use certain vitamins
more effectively.
Saturated fats- found in many
animal foods such as meat
and dairy products.
These fats can raise your
blood cholesterol level.
11. CHOLESTEROL,
UNSATURATED FATS
Cholesterol- a soft, waxy, fat-like material
produced by the body.
Ex. Of foods- meat, eggs, dairy products
It is NOT found in fruits and veggies, grains or
cereals
Too much cholesterol in your body can increase
your risk of HEART DISEASE
12. Water- helps your body digest food
and eliminate waste.
Regulates body temperature
Cushions joints
Good for sports
Note: Drink at least 6-8 glasses of
water per day.
13. VITAMINS
Vitamins- Nutrients that help chemical
reactions take place in your body.
Make it possible for your body to process
proteins, carbs, and fats
Help produce blood cells and certain
chemicals.
14. Examples of vitamins
Vitamin function food source
A healthy skin milk, liver
good vision fruits, veg
C healthy teeth, citrus fruits
bones strawberries
broccoli
16. EXAMPLES OF MINERALS
Calcium- milk, cheese, green veg.
Iron- red meat, cereals, kidney beans
Magnesium- dark green veg, nuts, soy
Phosphorus- meat, milk, fruits, veg
Potassium- fish, broccoli, peas, bananas
Sodium- milk, beets, celery, crackers
17. Draw your own “MY HEALTHY FOOD
PLATE” use the ‘Pinggang Pinoy’ to guide
you in your food choices.
Assignment
18. Don’t forget to answer this questions.
1) I WANT TO EAT THIS FOOD
BECAUSE…
2) WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO EAT A
VARIETY OF FOOD?
3) HOW DO NUTRITIOUS FOODS
ENHANCE YOUR HEALTH?
Editor's Notes
Go Foods are the type of food that provide fuel and help us ‘go’ and be active. Examples of ‘Go’ foods include bread, rice, pasta, cereals and potato. These foods give our muscles fuel to run, swim, jump, cycle and our brain fuel to concentrate. If we don’t eat enough ‘Go’ foods then we can feel tired and won’t have enough fuel to get through the day. It’s important to include ‘Go’ foods at all meals and especially breakfast so that our body and brain can get ready for the busy school day ahead.
Grow Foods help our body grow bigger and stronger. ‘Grow’ foods help build our body’s bones, teeth and muscles. Examples of ‘Grow’ foods include chicken, meat, fish, eggs and milk, cheese and yoghurt. All of these foods help to keep us feeling full so that we don’t get hungry straight away. ‘Grow’ foods also help keep our brain bright and focused. If we don’t eat enough ‘Grow’ foods our bodies won’t have the right building blocks to make us taller and stronger.
Glow Foods are full of vitamins and minerals to keep our skin, hair and eyes bright and glowing. ‘Glow’ foods can keep our immune system strong so that we can fight bugs and viruses. Examples of ‘Glow’ foods include all fruits and vegetables. Brightly coloured fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals and we need to eat different types every day. What did you eat yesterday – were there lots of different coloured fruit and vegetables? Try and eat fruit and vegetables from every colour of the rainbow are to make sure you’re getting enough ‘Glow’ foods.
