FNL

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Chapter 4 Nutrient Guidelines

Bellwork:  List the four nutrient reference values that fall under the umbrella of the DRIs.

Work Session
1. Students will complete another one day meal using amounts and a variety of foods based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. *Share Responses*

2. Students will give examples of favorite snack foods that are high in fat, sugar, and/or salt. Teacher will write responses on board for class observations. Then students will brainstorm a list of snack alternatives that are low in fat, sugar, and sodium. Teacher will discuss the value of choosing snack foods that support the two basic thems of the Dietary Guidelines.

3. Students will complete "Catch Nutrition Fever" students will respond to the yes/no questions and fill in the thermometer to asseses how closely they are following the DGfA. Students will answer the evaluation questions to explore ways to change health risks and promote wellness habits.

4. Students will respond to What are the five food groups? Myplate.gov

5. Teacher will use Myplate.gov to discuss food groups. Discuss foods and portion sizes/calories based on sample menus.
-Teacher will show the students to navigate and locate Myplate Daily Food Plan upcoming project.

6. Students will complete "Personal Plate" Activity C worksheet: they will label the groups of Myplate and give recommended daily amounts for each group. Then they will write the names of three of their favorite foods from each group in the approriate spaces.

Closing: List two food items from each food group.



Site to be used..
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/