* A nutrition plan needs to be personalized. * You should look at your eating choices through an assessment so you can take an honest look at what you are putting in your body. * It is important to balance your diet over a long period of time rather than a day or a meal. * Choosing foods for wellness: 1. Fiber rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains. 2. Low in sodium and added sugars. 3. Provide iron, calcium, and potassium. 4. Be low in saturated fats. 5. Avoid trans fat. 6. Plenty of water (11-15 cups per day) 7. Prepare and store foods safely. | Do Now: Push up test Learning Targets: We will debate that the greatest nutrition challenge for Americans may not be to reduce fat intake or cut back on sodium. It may be to construct positive view of food and of mealtime. I will discuss what choosing foods for your wellness means, as described by the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. I will take a look my own nutritional habits and determine what are some small changes I can make over a long period of time. Seed Questions: Why is the motto the smaller the change, the longer it lasts true? Why is it important to be honest how you analyze your nutrition? What are some of the guidelines set forth in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans? Why is it important to choose food for your wellness that you enjoy? Activity: Comet Ball Closure: Complete "Do you have Fatty Habits" inventory. |