Lesson 1 "Food for Energy"

Turn to Pages 136-137 Look at the picture how does it relates to the quote on that page?

Turn to Page 137 Read the short introduction to Unit 3

Turn to Pages 139 Read the brief introduction to the chapter and look at the goals you will achieve this chapter.

Scan Pages 140-141; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 140-141 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Read Pages 140-141 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 141? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "Food for Energy" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 1 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Absorption - the moving of nutrients from the digestive system to the circulatory system

Digestion - the breaking down of food into nutrients

Metabolism- The process of cells using nutrients for energy and other needs

Nutrient - the basic unit of food that the body can use.

Section Review Answers

1. The three steps of using food for energy are digestion, absorption and metabolism.
2. During metabolism, nutrients are taken into the cells and are changed in a way that allows the cells to use them for energy and other needs.
3. Digestion occurs in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. Absorption occurs in the small intestine. Metabolism occurs in body cells.
4. Calories measure the amount of energy in food.
5. If you ate a diet high in claries but low in nutrients, you would not be healthy because of a lack nutrients.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you describe how the body turns food into energy?

Are you able to explain that food provides calories and nutrients to the body?

Lesson 2 "Carbohydrates and Proteins"

Scan Pages 142-144; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 142-144 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Take a look at the questions on page 144 so you know what to look for while reading.

Read Pages 142-144 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 144? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 2 Carbohydrates and Proteins" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 2 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Carbohydrate - a nutrient needed mostly for energy

Protein - a nutrient needed for growth and repair of body tissues

fiber - the parts of food that the body cannot digest.

amino acid - the smaller units of protein

Complete protein - a protein that has all nine essential amino acids.

Section Review Answers

1. Simple carbohydrates are sometimes called "empty calories" because they contain sugars and calories but few other nutrients. Complex carbohydrates (found in fruits, vegetables and grains) contain both nutrients and fiber.
2. You may have said fruits, vegetables and grains.
3. You may have said meats, poultry fish, cheese, eggs, milk, and milk products, nuts, peas, and beans.
4. A protein that has all nine amino acids the body cannot make is a complete protein. You can get complete proteins by eating foods that contain the nine amino acids, such as meat, chicken, fish, eggs, milk, and milk products.
5. You will have to contact me if you need to know if you got this right.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you describe the importance of carbohydrates and proteins in a healthy diet?

Lesson 3 "Fats and Cholesterol"

Scan Pages 145-146; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 145-146 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles and tips that you find on Pages 145-146.

Read Pages 145-146 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 146? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Fats and Cholesterol" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 3 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Cholesterol - a waxy fat-like substance found in animal products

Polyunsaturated fat - a fat that is found mostly in plant foods

Saturated fat - a fat that is found mostly in animal products.

Section Review Answers

1. Fats provide energy and help your body use vitamins. A diet lacking fat might prevent your body from carrying out these functions.
2. butter, oils salad dressings,,gravies, cheese, nuts, and meats.
3. Saturated fats are found mostly in animal products and are usually solid at room temperature. Polyunsaturated fats come mostly from plants and are usually liquid at room temperature.
4. Too much cholesterol can build up in blood vessels, making it hard for blood to flow.
5. Less than 30% of the calories you eat each day should come from fats.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Are you able identify the importance of fats and cholesterol in a healthy diet?

Lesson 4 "Vitamins, Minerals, and Water"

Scan Pages 147-150; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 147-150 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for and read the short articles and tips that you find on Pages 147-150.

Read Pages 147-150 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 150? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "Vitamins, Minerals, and Water" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 4 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Mineral - a nutrient form the earth that is needed to help the body use energy from other nutrients.

vitamin - a nutrient needed to help the body use energy from other nutrients.

Section Review Answers

1. Vitamins and minerals do not provide the body with energy, as carbohydrates do.
2. See the vitamin table on page 148 for possible answers.
3. Calcium helps bones and teeth form; iron helps red blood cells carry oxygen; sodium aids nerve cell communication.
4. Water is needed to move nutrients through the blood and maintain the proper body temperature.
5. Eating a wide variety of foods improves the chances that you will get all the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients the body needs.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify the importance of vitamins minerals, and water in a healthy diet?

Lesson 5 "Dietary Guidelines"

Scan Pages 151-154; focus on the cream colored boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.

Scan Pages 151-154 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.

Scan for an read the short articles and tips that you find on Pages 151-154.

Read Pages 151-154 (take notes of important ideas)

Do you know the answers to the questions on page 154? (See Key Points below for help)

Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)

Take the quiz on Lesson 4 "Dietary Guidelines" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)

Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.

Lesson 5 Key Points

Vocabulary Terms

Food Guide Pyramid - a chart that can be used to choose a healthy diet.

Serving size - a way to measure the amount of different foods that should be eaten each day.

Section Review Answers

1. The Food Guide Pyramid is an aid to help people decide what and how much to eat.
2. Eat a wide variety of foods; balance the food you eat with physical activity; eat many grains, fruits, and vegetables each day; choose foods low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; choose foods low in sugar.
3. Serving size is a way to measure the amount of different foods that should be eaten each day.
4. boys typically need more calories; girls usually need more iron.
5. Your answer will vary.

Did you learn these Objectives?

Can you identify healthy dietary guidelines?

Are you able to use the food Guide Pyramid to identify daily food needs?

 Preparing for Chapter 7 Test

Turn to Page 155 and read the Chapter 7 summary.

On pages 156-157 you will find the Chapter 7 review, complete the review.

Check your answers with those in the Key Points.

Take the Chapter 7 Test "Diet and Health"

Review the answers then print the results for your records.

Chapter 7 Review answers

1. digestion
2. absorption
3. metabolism
4. Calories
5. carbohydrates
6. fiber
7. amino acids
8. saturated
9. Polyunsaturated
10. cholesterol
11. Vitamins
12. water
13. Food Guide Pyramid
14. A nutrients is a basic unit of food that the body can use.
15. carbohydrates-bread; proteins-meat; fats;vitamins-vitamin C in oranges; minerals-sodium in table salt; water
16. The body stores extra calories as fat.
17. The five dietary guidelines that most people should try to follow are the following; eat a wide variety of foods; balance the food you eat with physical activity; eat many grains, fruits,and vegetables each day; choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; choose a diet low in sugar.
18. Different foods contain different nutrients, and no foods contain all the nutrients the body needs; therefore, eating a wide variety of foods can help you get the nutrients you need every day.
19. Back-up your opinion with information about what constitutes a healthy diet and your own food choices.
20. Include information about the nutritional values of the foods you choose.

Congratulations you finished Chapter 7!!