Teen Health Course 1

Chapter 4: Nutrition

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Lesson 2

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1. The six colors in the pyramid are orange, green, red, yellow, blue, and purple

1. Orange = Grains
2. Green = Vegetables
3. Red = Fruits
4. Yellow = Oils
5. Blue = Milk
6. Purple = Meat and Bean

2. Examples of whole grain foods include brown rice, bulgur, whole wheat, oatmeal, wild rice, popcorn, barley, whole wheat bread, and whole grain cereals.

3. To avoid getting too much fat choose low or non-fat milk products and lean protein sources such as chicken, fish, and turkey. You can also choose lean cuts of meats, and remove skin and excess fat before cooking meat.

4. The two most important things to remember about exercise are:

1. You need to be active most days of the week.
2. Exercise should be part of your daily routine.

Additional Resources for Teachers

MyPyramid is a great way to get kids to start thinking about what they eat. Below are some additional sites that may help get the message across.

1. Classroom Materials: http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/mypyramidclassroom.html
2. Dietary Guidelines: http://www.mypyramid.gov/guidelines/index.html
3. MyPyramid Match Game: http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/activities/pyra_main.htm
4. Jump Start/Eat Smart: http://www.goerie.com/nie_jumpstart/my_physical_activity_pyramid.html
5. Calorie Use Exercise: http://www.ext.nodak.edu/county/ramsey/extended/issues/2005/aug30.htm

Lesson 3

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1. As teens hit the growth spurts that occur in adolescence they often feel hungry because their bodies are demanding more food.

2. Eating healthy snacks can:

1. be a great way to help teens get all the vitamins and nutrients their growing bodies need.
2. satisfy nagging hunger.
3. keep energy levels at their peak.

3. To keep their energy levels high, teens should snack on foods that contain complex carbohydrates and/or protein.

4. It is important to check the labels on food because many manufacturers are using words like “pure” and “all natural” on their products. These words don’t necessarily mean those foods are nutritious.

5. Instead of ignoring the cravings, try to fill them with healthy snacks that are low in sugar, salt, and fat.

Additional Resources for Teachers

In addition to the recipes for snacks suggested on the Teen Health site above, the sites below offer some other fun alternatives to fast food. Try having students go to the store and compare prices on pre-packaged snacks, versus the price of snacks they can prepare on their own.

1. Akron Children's Hospital - Smart Snacking for Teens: http://www.akronchildrens.org/tips/pdfs/NF818.pdf
2. Teen Nutrition: http://www.fooddomain.msu.edu/bulletin/nutrition/Teen.Nutrition.pdf
3. PBS – Zoom Activities: http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/cafe/
4. Viva – Recipes for Teens: http://www.viva.org.uk/recipes/youth-whatscooking.html