Nutritional Information about Los Fresnos CISD

(Middle School Menu)

Created on 11/15/2010

Learning How to Take Care of My Body, Today• Calorie/Energy Needs• Daily calorie needs

– What is a calorie?– What is my body mass indicator?

• Daily Carbohydrates needs– Carbohydrates Data– Carbohydrates InformationUnderstanding Pre DiabetesIodine Deficiency, Overload a Tricky Balance

“They also examined the incidence of hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) and autoimmune thyroiditis (also known as Hashimoto's disease) in these populations. Both of these conditions are linked to excessive iodine intake.”

Iodine is an essential component of the thyroid hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), and is therefore essential for normal thyroid function.

Monday 11/15 BREAKFAST• Assorted Cereal –Kellogg’s Cocoa Puffs 130 mg Sodium• Graham Crackers 180 mg Sodium• Borden 1% Low fat Milk 125 mg SodiumLUNCH• Chicken Nuggets 451 mg Sodium Ketchup 190 mg Sodium• Mashed Potatoes w/FF Gravy Chocolate Milk 105 mg Sodium • Seasoned Corn Strawberry Milk 260 mg Sodium• Sliced Whole Wheat Bread• Fresh Fruit/Canned Fruit• Or• Chicken Fried Steak• Mashed Potatoes w/FF Gravy• Seasoned Corn• Sliced Whole Wheat Bread• Fresh Fruit/Canned Fruit

Kellogg’s Cocoa Puffs

Graham Crackers

Tuesday 11/16 BREAKFAST• Pig In A BlanketLUNCH• Cheeseburger/Hamburger• Mayonnaise/Mustard/Ketchup• Oven Baked Tater Tots/Ketchup• Burger Salad• Fresh Fruit• Or• Chicken Fajita• Or Flautas w/Homemade Salsa• Spanish Rice• Beans A La Charra• Corn Tortillas• Fresh Fruit

Wednesday 11/17 BREAKFAST• Breakfast PizzaLUNCH• Breaded Chicken On A Bun• Mayonnaise/Mustard/Ketchup• Burger Salad• Sun Chips• Fresh Fruit/Canned Fruit• Or• Carne Guisada w/Homemade Salsa• Spanish Rice• Beans A La Charra• Corn Tortillas• Fresh Fruit/Canned Fruit

Thursday 11/18 BREAKFAST• Peanut Butter UncrustablesLUNCH • Turkey w/Gravy• Corn Bread Dressing• Cranberry Sauce• Mashed Potatoes w/FF Gravy• Seasoned Green Beans• Dinner Rolls

Friday 11/19 BREAKFAST• Mini Loaf • Sausage LinksLUNCH • Pizza• Seasoned Corn• Fresh Broccoli/Baby Carrots• w/Fat Free Dressing• Fresh Fruit• Or• Ravioli• Seasoned Corn• Fresh Broccoli/Baby Carrots• w/Fat Free Dressing• Cheese Stick• Fresh Fruit

What is Sodium?Sodium (Salt or Sodium Chloride)

“It is used as preservatives to inhibit the growth of food-borne pathogens (especially in luncheon meats, fermented foods, salad dressings, and cheese products). Sodium is also an essential nutrient used to modify flavor, plus it binds ingredients, enhances color, and serves as a stabilizer. Sodium is an essential nutrient, but very little is needed in the diet.”

How much Sodium do I consume for Breakfast?

• Turkey cured 550mg Raisin Bread 105mg• Sharp Cheddar 180mg Oatmeal 0mg• Eggs 65mg Honey 0mg• Milk 100 mg Potatoes 0 mg• Biscuit 540 mg Oil 340 mg• Mushrooms 15mg Hot Sauce 140mg• salt added 325mg

• Total of 2360mg

How much Sodium should I consume?

• I consumed a total of 2360mg only for breakfast• “The American Heart Association recommends

that you choose and prepare foods with little or no salt to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day.”

• American Heart Associationhttp://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4708

What are the consequences of consuming too much Sodium?

• High-sodium diets are linked to an increase in blood pressure and a higher risk for heart disease and stroke. Reducing the amount of sodium you consume can help lower high blood pressure or prevent it from developing in the first place. Keeping your blood pressure at healthy levels is important, because high blood pressure can lead to heart attacks or stroke.

What is a Heart Attack and Stroke?

Animation of a heart attack

Stroke

Diabetes

Diabetes 1 & 2

• Subway 6" Tuna Sandwich 950 mg of Sodium

• Sunchips has 120mg of Sodium• Diet Dr. Pepper 35 mg of Sodium• TOTAL Sodium for lunch 1105 mg

Subway Nutritional Information

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