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N U T RI T I O N WOR KS H E E T SHEALTHY CHOICES, HEALTHY CHILDRENPart of the Healthy Lifestyles Program sponsored by Niagara Cares

LESSON 1, WARM UP: YESTERDAY’S FOOD WORKSHEETName:What did you eat yesterday?BreakfastLunchDinnerSnacks

LESSON 1, ACTIVITY 1: MYPLATE DIAGRAM

LESSON 1, ACTIVITY 1: PICTURES OF FOOD CARDSName: ey BeansGreen BeansHamGrapesPeanut ButterBell PeppersYogurtCottage ussels SproutsBagelPotato

Avoid oversized portions.Drink fat-free or low-fat milk instead ofsoda or other sugary drinks.1/4 of the plate grains, 1/4 the plateprotein.1/2 the plate is covered with fruits andvegetables.The best meals have a balance of itemsfrom the different food groups.Getting the most out of your meals:LESSON 1, ACTIVITY 1: MYPLATE DIAGRAMName:

LESSON 1, TAKE HOME CHALLENGE: FOOD LOG innerSnacks

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRIENT NOTE SHEETName:Nutrient Hunt Note TakingCarbohydrates provide the body with& .Carbohydrates are found in .Protein helps the body to .Protein is found in .Fats are a source of .Fats are .Everyone should drink of water a day.Vitamins & Minerals supply us with, ,&Iron is found in your & .Iron is found in .

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRIENT FACT SHEET 1CARBOHYDRATESCarbohydrates provide the body with (ulef)and (yenreg).Carbohydrates are found in.

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRIENT FACT SHEET 2Name:PROTEINProtein helps the body (gwro).Protein is found in .

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRIENT FACT SHEET 3Name:FATSFats are a source of (destroy ygreen).Fats are found in .

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRIENT FACT SHEET 4Name:FLUIDSEveryone should drink (neo telir)of water each day.

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRIENT FACT SHEET 5Name:VITAMINS & MINERALSVitamins and minerals supply us with(mucilac).Vitamins and minerals are found in.

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRIENT FACT SHEET 6Name:IRONIron is found in your (sebno) and (seumlsc).Iron is found in.

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS CarbohydratesCarbohydratesWhat is added to tacos, burritos, and soups that ishigh in fiber?What food provides fuel/energy for exercise?CarbohydratesProteinI am full of vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, andfiber, what nutrient am I?How many ounces of chicken, hamburger, or fish isin a serving?

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS CarbohydratesCarbohydratesWhat food provides fuel/energy for exercise?Answer: CARBOHYDRATESWhat is added to tacos, burritos, and soups that ishigh in fiber?Answer: BLACK OR RED BEANS, LENTILSProteinCarbohydratesHow many ounces of chicken, hamburger, or fish isin a serving?Answer: 3 OUNCESI am full of vitamins like riboflavin, thiamin, andfiber, what nutrient am I?Answer: CARBOHYDRATES

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS ProteinIf I don’t eat enough protein this could happen.a. nails fall offb. you lose your balance and fallc. hair falls off, teeth will rotProteinName three protein rich foods.ProteinWhat does protein do for you?a. changes your hair colorb. helps you growc. makes you popular in schoold. allows you to eat more candyFatsWhat food group causes the calories to triple inchicken if it is fried?

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS ProteinName three protein rich foods.Answer: CHICKEN, FISH, EGGS, HAMBURGER,STEAK, TURKEY, HAM, PORKProteinIf I don’t eat enough protein this could happen.a. nails fall offb. you lose your balance and fallc. hair falls off, teeth will rotAnswer: CProteinFatsWhat food group causes the calories to triple inchicken if it is fried?Answer: OIL, BUTTERWhat does protein do for you?a. changes your hair colorb. helps you growc. makes you popular in schoold. allows you to eat more candyAnswer: B

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS FatsFatsButter and margarines are in the fat group. What isthe serving size of these fats?This food is high in fat and often added to burritos,sandwiches, and crackers?FluidsEveryone should drink 1 to 2 liters of fluid a day.How many ounces is in one liter?FluidsThe best type of fluid for hydrating during the day is?a. sports drinks like Gatorade/Poweradeb. juice drinkc. water

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS FatsFatsThis food is high in fat and often added to burritos,sandwiches, and crackers?Answer: CHEESEButter and margarines are in the fat group. What isthe serving size of these fats?Answer: 1 TEASPOONFluidsThe best type of fluid for hydrating during the day is?a. sports drinks like Gatorade/Poweradeb. juice drinkc. waterAnswer: CFluidsEveryone should drink 1 to 2 liters of fluid a day.How many ounces is in one liter?Answer: 32

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS Calcium/Vitamin DFluidsTrue or False: You should not drink anything duringexercise because it makes you stronger.How many servings of milk a day is recommendedfor teenagers?a. 1b. 2c. 3Calcium/Vitamin DCalcium/Vitamin DTrue or False: Orange juice is high in calcium andvitamin D?Name three foods that contain calcium andvitamin D.

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS Calcium/Vitamin DFluidsHow many servings of milk a day is recommendedfor teenagers?a. 1b. 2c. 3Answer: 3True or False: I should not drink anything duringexercise because it makes me stronger.Answer: FALSECalcium/Vitamin DCalcium/Vitamin DName three foods that contain calcium andvitamin D.Answer: MILK, YOGURT, COTTAGE CHEESETrue or False: Orange juice is high in calcium andvitamin D?Answer: FALSE

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS Vitamins/MineralsVitamins/MineralsName three foods that contain vitamin C.What vitamin is eaten if you have a cold or cough?IronVitamins/MineralsTrue or False: Eating foods high in vitamin C help toincrease the absorption of iron.Is it better to take a vitamin C in a gummy vitaminor to eat an orange to get vitamin C?

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS Vitamins/MineralsVitamins/MineralsWhat vitamin is eaten if you have a cold or cough?Answer: VITAMIN CName three foods that contain vitamin C.Answer: ORANGE, STRAWBERRY, BROCCOLI,POTATOES, SPINACH, ETC.Vitamins/MineralsIronIs it better to take a vitamin C in a gummy vitaminor to eat an orange to get vitamin C?Answer: EAT AN ORANGE OR OTHER VITAMIN CRICH FOOD FOR BETTER ABSORPTIONTrue or False: Eating foods high in vitamin C help toincrease the absorption of iron.Answer: TRUE

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS IronIronName three foods that contain iron.Where is iron found? In your:a. bloodb. bonesc. muscles

LESSON 2, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION QUESTION CARDS IronWhere is iron found? In your:a. bloodb. bonesc. musclesAnswer: B & CIronName three foods that contain iron.Answer: HAMBURGER, CHICKEN, SPINACH, RAISINS, ETC.

LESSON 3, ACTIVITY 1: PORTION SIZE WORKSHEETName:Just how much is a “serving” of each type of food?Not all of us have food scales or measuring cups on hand every time we eat. But here are some ways that everyone canbe sure they are getting the right number of servings from each food group every day!GRAINS(Eat about 6 ounces a day)One ounce of grains One regular sized slice of breadA sandwich made with two slices of regular bread equalstwo ounces from the grain group—that’s a third of whatyou should get in a day!If you’re used to eating really big or thick bread slices,they might be two ounces per slice or four ounces persandwich. Four ounces out of a daily six—that’s two thirdsof your grains!Remember, one giant muffin you get at the bakery mightbe three ounces or more, so that’s half your daily grains,just on breakfast, and you’ve still got lunch and dinner tothink about!Here are some more examples of one serving of grains: 1/2 cup of oatmeal or other hot cereal About 1 cup of dry cereal 1/2 cup of cooked pasta or rice 1/2 of an English muffinVEGETABLES(Eat about 2 to 2.5 cups a day)One serving or one cup of vegetables one baseballOne serving or one potato one computer mouseAn important point to remember with vegetables is thatfor raw leafy green vegetables, like lettuce and spinach,two cups (or two baseballs) only counts as one serving.However, these leafy greens are packed with importantnutrients and can be used to make delicious meals suchas salads!Here are some more examples of one serving ofvegetables: 1 cup of most raw or cooked vegetables or vegetablejuice 2 medium carrots or a dozen baby carrots 1 large sweet potato or 1 medium white potatoFRUIT(Eat about 1.5 – 2 cups a day)One serving or one cup of fruit one tennis ballLots of fruits contain vitamins and natural sugars, whichgives them their super sweet taste!Here are some more examples of one serving of fruit: 1 medium apple 1 cup of fruit cocktail 1 large banana 1 cup of applesauce

LESSON 3, ACTIVITY 1: PORTION SIZE WORKSHEETDAIRY & MILK(Eat about 3 cups a day)One serving or one cup of dairy two dominos or fourdiceOften times with dairy products such as milk, yogurt, andcheeses, low-fat or non-fat options are available.These lower fat dairy products provide importantnutrients such as calcium without the negatives of addedsugar or empty calories.Here are some more examples of one serving of dairy: 1 cup of milk (a half pint container) 1 cup of yogurt (a regular 8 ounce container) 1.5 ounces of natural cheese (like cheddar or Swiss) 2 ounces of processed cheese (like American cheeseslices)PROTEINMeat and Beans: (Eat about 5 to 5.5 ounces a day)One serving or one ounce of meat/beans 1/3 to 1/2 adeck of cardsHere are some more examples of one serving of protein: 1 ounce of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish 1/4 cup of cooked dry beans or 1/4 cup of tofu 1 slice sandwich turkey 1 egg 1 tablespoon of peanut butter or 1/2 ounce of nuts orseedsIt can be easier than you think to eat the recommendeddaily amount of protein or even to eat too much. Here aresome common foods to give you a better idea of just howmuch protein is in each item: 1 small steak 3.5 to 4 ounces1 small chicken breast 3 ounces1 small lean hamburger 2 to 3 ounces1 can tuna 3 to 4 ounces1 salmon steak 4 to 6 ounces1 cup split pea or bean soup 2 ounces1 soy burger 2 ouncesWhat are some observations about portion sizes after seeing these items?

LESSON 4, ACTIVITY 1: COLOR CODED NUTRITION LABELNutrition FactsServing SizeServings Per Container 21 cup (228g)Amount Per ServingCalories 250Calories from Fat 110% Daily Value*Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 3g18%15%Trans Fat 3gCholestrol 30mgSodium 470mg10%20%Total Carbohydrate 31gDietary Fiber 0g10%0%Sugars 5gProtein 5gVitamin A4%Vitamin C2%CalciumIron20%4%*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.Your Daily Values may be higer or lower depending on yourcalorie needs.

LESSON 4, ACTIVITY 1: NUTRITION FACTS WORKSHEETName:What does each section provide information about?Green:Orange:Yellow:Red:Blue:Item em 2:Item 3:Item 4:

LESSON 4, ACTIVITY 2: NUTRITION FACTS WORKSHEETName:Draw a picture of your product.IngredientsWrtite down the Nutrition Facts.What is a serving size?How many servings are in a package?How many calories are in a serving?Protein Daily ValueFats Daily ValueCarbohydrates Daily ValueVitamins Daily ValueMinerals Daily ValueHealthy FactsUnhealthy FactsBased on the Nutrition Label, would you consider this product to be healthy? Why? Why not?