Nutrition

Chapter 1: Nutrition, Food Choice & Health OUTLINE 1.1 Why you choose the food you eat 1.2 How is nutrition connected to good health 1.3 What are the classes and sources of nutrients? 1.4 What math concepts will aid your study of nutrition? 1.5 How do we know what we know about nutrition? 1.6 What is the current state of the North American Diet and Health? 1.7 What can you expect from good nutrition and a healthy lifestyle? 1.1 What influences our food choices? Brainstorm: 1.1 What influences our food choices? 1.2 What health issues are associated with nutrition? Brainstorm: All Nutrition Related 1.3 What are the classes & sources of nutrients? https://www.agrotopia.net/sites/default/files/healthy%20souces%20of%20foods.jpg Macronutrients & Their Monomers Carbs = monosaccharaides Proteins = amino acids Lipids = fatty acids & glycerol Calculate the calories First, determine how many grams there are: Fats = Carbs = Proteins = Calculate the calories Fats = 13g Carbs = 31g Proteins = 5g Next, multiply by the calories per gram Calculate the calories Fats = 13g x 9 kcals/g = 117 Carbs = 31g x 4 kcals/g = 124 Proteins = 5g x 4 kcals/g = 20 Add them all up! 261 calories Nutrition Facts rounded down Find the Macros What macronutrients does a Caesar Salad have? Find the Macros What macronutrients does a Caesar Salad have? Carbs: lettuce, croutons Protein: Chicken, cheese Fat: Dressing, cheese Calculate the Calories A Caesar salad has: Carbs: 10g Protein: 20g Fat: 20g Calculate the Calories! Calculate the Calories A Caesar salad has: Carbs: 10g x 4kcals/g = 40kcals Protein: 20g x 4kcals/g = 80kcals Fat: 20g x 9kcals/g = 180kcals 40+80+180 = 300kcals Conversions 1.5 How do we know what we know about nutrition? Brainstorm: The Scientific Method https://www.sciencebuddies.org/Files/5084/7/2013-updated_scientific-method-steps_v6_noheader.png Meta- Analysis & Brainstorm: nutrition-related myths How to Spot False Information How to Spot False Information Signs of Fake Information: Quick fixes Cutting out foods/groups Simple conclusions Dramatic statements Black and white terms Testimonial claims Quoting one study Too good to be true Source: https://www.ifla.org/files/assets/hq/topics/info-society/images/how-to-spot-fake-news_440px.jpg Reputable Websites Eatright.org ADA https://www.foodinsight.org/ IFIC Nutrition.gov USDA Health.gov Dietary Guidelines 2015 MedlinePlus NIH DNPAO CDC Heart.org AHA US Food & Drug FDA WebMD MayoClinic 1.6 Google Images of the “North American Diet” Prevalence of Obesity 2015 https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html What Contributes to Obesity? https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html Brainstorm: 1.7 What are Some Benefits of a Healthy Diet?