You Are What You Eat

You Are What You Eat
An Internet Hotlist on Nutrition

created by Mrs. Cinco in partnership with Ms. Carey and Mrs. Broderick
Sagamore Middle School Library

Introduction
Nutrition is the science that deals with food and how the body uses it. People, like all living things, need food to survive. Food supplies the energy for every action we perform, from reading to running. Food also supplies the substances that our body needs to build and repair its tissues and to regulate its organs and systems.

AIM:

Where can I find valid/reliable informatiion about nutrition?

Let's visit the sites below and discover what good nutrition means for each of us.

The Internet Resources

Your Personal Plan

My Pyramid - A.)You go to the 'Get a Personlized Plan' and follow the instructions to PRINT out your 'Meal Tracking Worksheet.' Note the number of calories and please pick it up at the printer. B.) Click on 'MyFoodapedia.' Here you can get nutrient information about foods. Compare two of your foods. Name them both. Which is the healthier choice and why?

Dining Decisions

BAM - A.) Ckick on 'Food and Nutrition' and play the 'Dining Decisions' game. B.) Click on 'Test your Smarts' and answer all four questions.

Small Steps

Small Step - A.) You will need to click on 'Can Your Food Do That' and then be sure to try 'MyPyramid Blaster' in the Games and Activities section. B.) You might want to take the 'small step challenge' if you have the time.

Fruits and Veggies

Fruits and Veggies Matter - A.) For your birthday month list the fruit _________ and vegetable ______________. B.) Are there any fruits/vegetables you saw on this page you want to try? Which ones?

Recipes

Recipes - Find a healthy recipe for dinnet for your family. Be sure to read the nutritional information. A.) What recipe did you select? B.) Explain why you think this is a healthy recipe.

Content by Mrs. Cinco in partnership with Ms. Carey and Mrs. Broderick, dcinco@sachem.edu
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Last revised Fri Jan 20 11:08:19 US/Pacific 2012