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IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME
Getting to know the Macronutrients
OBJECTIVE
Review previously discussed nutrient information.
Match descriptions of nutrients to the appropriate
category.
Analyze one meal into the nutrients consumed.
Evaluate the connection between solar energy and
the energy found in food.
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Explain the connection between solar and
nutritional energy.
How can understanding basic nutrient information
lead to improved long-term health?
LET’S REVIEW
Fill in the blanks:
There are ___________ nutrients found in the foods that we
eat.
Of these they are divided in to _________ types of nutrients.
The two categories of nutrients are called ________ and
_________.
____ nutrients provide 4 or 9 calories. The name of these
nutrients are ______, ______, and ______.
ANSWERS
Fill in the blanks:
There are ______6_____ nutrients found in the foods that we
eat.
Of these they are divided in to _____3____ types of nutrients.
The two categories of nutrients are called ____marco_____ and
___mirco______.
__Macro__ nutrients provide 4 or 9 calories. The name of these
nutrients are __carbohydrates____, __proteins____, and __fats____
For this presentation you will be
looking at descriptions of the
Macronutrients
You and your partners will determine
which nutrient fits the description.
Hold up the sign that your group fills
is correct.
For each correct response, the group
gets 1 point.
Fill in the answers in the appropriate
section of the notes.
At the end of the presentation the
team with the highest number of points
will be the winner and receive an
advantage
DIRECTIONS
Group Roles:
Score Keeper
Note Taker
Sign Holder
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am necessary for brain function
I am also broken into 3 additional descriptions
A part of the
Carbohydrate
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
This is the main
source of the body’s
energy , are necessary
for brain function and
are broken into
starches, sugars, and
fiber.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I help manufacture hormones,
I keep the body warm, and I
am essential for growth and
health
A part of
the FATS
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Fats are a necessary
component of body
tissue, they make
hormones, protect
cells and internal
organs, keep the body
warm, and allow us to
store calories to protect
us from times when food
in unavailable.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am know as the “building
blocks” of life
Without me most basic life
functions cannot be carried out
A part of
the Protein
Family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Almost all cells in the body are
constantly being broken down
and then rebuilt, requiring a
steady supply of protein. Works
with the body to build and repair
tissues, necessary for blood
clotting, and keeps the immune
system strong and fighting
disease. In other words they are
the “ b u i l d i n g b l o c k s ”
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
It is recommended to consume
25-35% of me in your daily diet
I stay in the stomach longer than
other foods, making you feel full
A member
of the fats
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Fats needs are
expressed as a percent
of total energy needs,
which depends on levels
of physical activity. For
children ages 2-18 25-
35% will be part of a
balanced diet.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I help muscles work better
Forms of me include
starch, fiber, and sugar
A member
of the
carbohydra
te family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Energy form these
provide fuel for all
activities. Starches,
sugars, and fiber are
all sub-categories of this
family. It is best to eat
limited amounts of
sugars for a healthy diet.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
That I cannot be absorbed
or digested and I am
important for “cleaning out”
the digestive track as I pass
through the body
I am fiber a
part of the
carbohydrat
e family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
A portion of a plant that can not
be digested, fiber can absorb
water and help get rid of waste
products. Fiber may help prevent
heart disease, cancer, and
diabetes. When not enough is
consumed, constipation may
occur, but too much will cause
nutrients to pass through too
quickly to be absorbed.
CHANGE ROLES IN YOUR GROUP
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I reduce the effects of arthritis
I help food taste better
I am found in animal and plant
sources
A member
of the fats
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Fats are important for
increasing energy intake
to more adequate levels.
The type of fat in the
diet has important
effects on health
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
Other descriptions of be include
monounsaturated, saturated and
cholesterol
I am found in fish, nuts, canola oil,
and nuts
A member
of the fats
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Two unsaturated fats
are essential fatty acids
because they are
essential to health and
have to be eaten
because the body can
not make them. Omega-3
fatty acids are essential
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I can be found in plant and
animal sources
I am found in foods such as
meat, dried beans, and legumes
A member
of the
proteins
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
These are a major
component of the body’s
transportation system
and carry oxygen and
nutrients to all cells of
the body.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am needed for the absorption
of vitamins and provide energy to
carry out bodily functions
I am often found in fried and
baked foods
A member
of the fats
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
While fats are needed
in the body it is
recommended to limit
the amount of trans fats
of “partially
hydrogenated” oils often
found in margarine and
chips or cakes
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
Other description of me
include starch, sugar, or fiber
The majority of calories we
eat come from starchy foods
A member
of the
carbohydrat
es family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
These foods are widely
available and in
sufficient amounts are
the main source of
energy
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW…
I provide energy for every cell and at
least half of daily calories should be me
I also add sweetness to foods, provide
fullness, and found in peelings of fruits
and vegetables
A member
of the
carbohydra
tes family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Starches, sugars, and
fibers are important
parts of the diet. If is
recommended to
consume whole grain
bread instead of white
because during
processing a lot of
nutrients are lost.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
Almost all foods contain
me, even in small amounts
I provide the highest
level of energy
A member
of the fats
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
In addition to all the
help fats provide in the
body they used to
enhance flavor of foods
eaten
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am found in yogurt, fish,
eggs, milk and cheese as
well as other animal and
plant sources
Part of the
proteins
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Plan sources include
dried beans, peas,
lentils, and soybeans
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I build and repair tissues
I am necessary for fluid
regulation
I am found in foods and
made by the body
A member
of the fats
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
Adequate amounts are
needed for a well-
balanced diet and are
necessary component of
body tissues and vitamin
absorption
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I can be found in rice,
potatoes, legumes, wheat,
fruits, and sugars
Part of the
carbohydrat
es family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
These foods also
provide essential
minerals and vitamins as
well.
IF YOU REALLY KNEW ME YOU WOULD KNOW….
I am also referred to called “good”
and I reduce the risk of heart
disease.
I have several form including liquid
and solid
A part of
the fats
family
YOU WOULD KNOW THAT I AM
HDL or high-density
cholesterol control risk of
heart disease.
LDL is called low-density
lipoprotein
Most fat needs to come from
unsaturated fats including
oils, seeds, nuts, and fatty fish
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS
Explain the connection between
solar and nutritional energy.
How can understanding basic
nutrient information lead to
improved long-term health?
APPLICATION ACTIVITY
Take one meal from your food record and analyze
your macronutrients• Example: chicken wings, corn on cob with butter,
and bread would be protein, fats, and carbohydrates.