Lesson 3 Eating for Life

1. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life Journal - 5/13/16 Make a t-chart of foods you like to eat. Label each side as “healthy” or “unhealthy.”

2. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life Objectives • Identifythe food groups shown on My Plate. • Explain how to read a Nutrition Facts label. • Describe the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

3. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life Journal - 12/6/12 Why is eating a balanced diet important? You still must write at least 3 complete sentences!!

4. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life Journal - 12/11/12 How often do you and your family eat out? What type of healthy choices do you try to make? You still must write at least 3 complete sentences!!

5. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life The Food Guide Pyramid • My Plate shows you which foods to eat and how much of each type of food you should eat every day.

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7. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life The Nutrition Facts Label • The Nutrition Facts label is a label found on the outside packages of food and states: • 1. the number of servings in the container • 2. the number of Calories in each serving • 3. the amount of nutrients in each serving

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9. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life Guidelines for Good Nutrition • The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are a set of suggestions to help you develop a healthy lifestyle. • Following the dietary guidelines will help you develop healthy eating habits.

10. Chapter 12 Lesson 3 Eating for Life Eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.

11. Brain Food Video Quiz Click on the following link to play the Brain Food Video Quiz for Chapter 12. You may pause the video by clicking on the pause box. You may stop the video by closing the video window. http://intranet.int.neisd.net/pe/DecHealth_Gr_ch12.mov

12. Quotes About Character “Processed foods not only extend the shelf life, but they extend the waistline as well.” —Karen Sessions