Tech-Nutrition

Tech-Nutrition **The information presented is a tool of how to use technology to teach children about Nutrition. It is imperative that we educate our youth about Nutrition so that they can become healthy efficient adults, because "You are What You Eat" and "We are What We Eat." Moreover, educators can utilize Information of Computers and Technology to promote a better understanding of choosing healthier ways of eating through the use of Tech-Nutrition.**

Objectives
 * What is our goal? Our goal is to promote healthy eating not only in the classroom but for lifelong fulfillment for the individual because "You are what you eat!" With overweight, obesity, and Diabetes on the rise we must make a significant effort in educating our youth about Nutrition. **

Personal Views: //A personal point of view from the the editors, Dave Raynor and Cory Bird.// Nutrition is a major part of everyday life. "You are what you eat" is a popular phrase that rings true and people are realizing this first hand. What you eat plays a vital role in not only your performance level but also your everyday tasks you perform regularly. The right kind of foods can nourish the body and provide the right kind of energy that humans need in order to function at a high level. Eating the wrong foods can contribute to weight gain due to not fully understanding that consuming high portions of fat, or high levels of carbohydrates, you are doubling the calories your body doesn’t need to maintain your weight.

Eating unhealthy foods is common among youth who don’t understand that when eating sweets and junk foods that they are addictive types of foods that only make you want more and more. As educators we must educate everyone about the dangers of unhealthy nutrition, and provide them with the proper information which is eating healthy provides benefits that far outweigh the negatives. Therefore, educators must teach children from a young age to treat their bodies with respect and cherish healthy eating habits throughout adulthood. You want to keep it clean, and maintained so it will last a very long time because you only get one body in your lifetime.

Moreover, enjoyment and positive self-esteem are just a few of the benefits you receive when keeping your body healthy by eating properly throughout the day. Our goal as educators is to provide a healthy diet for our students in order for them learn more effectively and efficiently and also promote to their classmates the right energy needed to sustain the rigors of everyday learning activities.

Information and Fun Facts Webster's Dictionary Definition: //**Nutrition**// is the provision, to cells and organisms, of the materials necessary (in the form of food) to support life. Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with good nutrition.

Health/Physical Education Guide Definition: //**Nutrition**// can be defined as the science of food and its interactions in the body involving intake, digestion, and metabolism. Proper nutrition is essential for work and exercise, and the development and maintenance of the body. In order to function at an optimal level an individual has to consume the correct food groups, servings, and nutrients.

Eating well and being active work together for a healthier you. These healthy habits may help you reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis while providing many benefits such as:


 * Better overall health
 * Lower risk of disease
 * A healthy body weight
 * Feeling and looking better
 * More energy
 * Stronger muscles and bones

**The Mind** The brain is a hungry tissue in your body. Though the brain makes up only 2% of the total body weight, it uses up to 30% of the daily calories we digest every day. In a sense we need to feed our mind every day and do it with our best intentions with energy food such as high quality carbohydrates which is the fuel everyone needs to keep our motor running every day.. The brain burns the quick fuel even while we sleep so eating breakfast is the best way to restore fuel and prevent fatigue throughout the day. Eating a proper nutritional meal at least once a day helps with your memory, concentration, motivation, and attention span. With a healthy mind you will experience a greater attention span, a better outlook on life, feel better about yourself, and be able to absorb more knowledge throughout the day with your learning.

**The Body** Your body produces energy needed to sustain life and get you through the day without shutting down on you. Combined with the mind the more energy you have the better your brain and body can function together without problems. Your nutrition promotes growth and maintains the body at an optimal level throughout the day. Not enough food or too much food can wreak havoc on your health as well as your body weight. Having a healthy nutritional diet can make your muscles and bones become stronger and healthier, make you feel and look better, and your body will less likely be subjected to life threatening illnesses or diseases. Healthy eating also provides you with the energy you need to participate in sports, or to just deal with every day errands such as walking or running upstairs. Today more than ever we need to educated our students to take control of their eating habits because today’s youth are not getting the adequate foods they need to keep their body healthy compared to kids 40 years ago.

**The Spirit** The lust of life, the energy you create only enhances your spirit level to a higher plateau. When you feel good about yourself and the direction you are heading enlightens your spiritual being, because the more you enjoy life and what it offers the more you will treat and respect others around you. The attitudes you bring can rub off on your friends and family to possibly do the same. Spiritual nutrition is about the mystery of life inherent in both food and human beings. All food contains and gives life, and we human beings are also life giving and life containing. Also, both food and human beings depend on the elements, the sun, the earth and soil, water, and air to live and thrive. Spiritual nutrition acknowledges the interdependence and connection among plants, animals, human beings, and the mystery of life, and connecting to this life force. So we can strengthen our spiritual side by acknowledging, appreciating what we eat. Fun Nutrition Trivia Facts Fast food restaurants use yellow, red, and orange because those are the colors that stimulate hunger. People over the age of fifty start to lose their dislike for foods that <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">taste bitter. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">The average person can live about a month without eating any food, <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">but can only live about a week without water. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">97 percent of caffeine must be removed from coffee for it to be <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">labeled "decaffeinated." <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">One-third pound stalk of broccoli contains more vitamin C than 204 <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">apples. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">It takes about three hours for food to be broken down in the human <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">stomach. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">The eight most popular foods to cause food allergies are: milk, eggs, <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">wheat, peanuts, soy, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">The first fruit eaten on the moon was a peach. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">Carrots were first grown as a medicine. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">Food can only be tasted if it is mixed with saliva. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">Hippocrates noted the medicinal properties of lettuce in 430 B.C. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">Blueberries have more antioxidants than any other fruit or <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: justify;">vegetables.

<span style="color: #ff00ff; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">Learning about nutrition doesn’t have to be a chore! Here are some fun facts and easy ideas to get you started on everything from eating right to staying fit. <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 110%; text-align: center;">**Did you know…**
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Jumping rope is a great way to burn calories.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Cooking is a great way for families to learn about nutrition.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Most of the fiber in fruit is in the peel!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Soup is a great way to add vegetables to meals.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Spaghetti squash can be used like actual pasta!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Oatmeal with fresh fruit is a good source of fiber.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">The best way to exercise your heart is by walking and jogging!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Doctors recommend 7-8 hours of sleep each night.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Kids need an hour of exercise a day.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Certain house chores can count as exercise!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">The most common form of exercise is walking.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Cashews and almonds are a good way to snack healthy.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">You can get exercise from just a trip to the zoo, thanks to all the walking!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">There are lots of great ways to eat fruits and veggies - like on kebabs!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Most restaurant entrees are two servings.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Frozen and fresh fruit both provide lots of fiber.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">A beach trip can be more than just fun, it can be great exercise!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Breakfast helps maintain healthy weight.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">All foods can be worked into a healthy diet!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">It's easy to make your own healthy trail mix at home.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Exercise can increase good cholesterol!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Cabbage is a great source of vitamins.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Salads are an excellent way to fill up. Yum!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">You should read the labels on the foods you eat and buy!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Dried fruits make a great snack.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Drinking water is the best way to stay hydrated.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Shoveling snow might seem like a chore, but helps you stay active in winter!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Taking the stairs is an easy way to get exercise.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Eating grilled fresh fruit can make a delicious dessert.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">It's important to take good care of your teeth from an early age!
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Veggies and meats taste great steamed.
 * <span style="color: #ff00ff; display: block; font-family: 'comic sans ms',cursive; font-size: 120%; text-align: left;">Cooking dinner as a family is a great way to bond!

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<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'arial black',gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 140%; text-align: center;">Assignments/Projects: <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Word Splash: Students will create a Word Splash about Nutrition on http://www.wordle.net/ or many word cloud generators are available on line, including: worditout, tagul, tagxedo..... Please refer to working sample below......created on http://www.wordle.net/

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Google Docs: Students use http://www.wallwisher.com/ and write a post on the wallwisher. The Question will be related to nutrition. Go to website and find out. Go to the following website and add a comment about - What proper nutrition means to you...... Hi Guys n Gals I have created a Wallwisher wall. It is a simple webpage where we all can post our messages easily. So simply go to @http://www.wallwisher.com/wall/y27NquY8tP and post your message there. Happy Posting! Dave and Cory []



<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Write a Blog: Students will engage in topics related to healthier ways of eating and discuss the benefits of healthier nutrition. Go to following website and create a BLOG on daily Nutritional topics. 1 blog per week to be submitted. (You may also use other blogging sites to create a blog)

http://www.blogger.com/

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Home Page: Students will develop and design a Home Page relating to Nutrition. Provide a wide variety of links, resources, videos, photos, etc.....Students must get all ideas pre-approved by teacher.

Here are a few sites where you can create your own personalized Home Page. Choose one - or more - and create! iGoogle [|NetVibes] PageFlakes Symbaloo

The following home page is an example.....

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Presentation: Students will present information relating to Nutrition via power point presentation. The use of a variety of resources is recommended (photos, videos, documents, tables, etc...)

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Nutritional Labeling: Students use the following website that has a Nutritional Labeling. Students will BEFOREHAND (the night before) eat a certain type of food of their choice and use the http://caloriecount.about.com/ to see what calories they consumed. Also, find the percentage of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats within the food(s) that they ate.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Nutritional Intake Activity: Students will be monitoring food intake during lunch hour and focus on healthier nutrition. Students will use calculator determining Caloric Intake and develop own exercise plan to burn calories off. Refer to link below....
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Intake Sheet || Diet or Types of Food Chosen to Monitor || Lunch Time || Portion || Weight || Caloric Intake || Carbohydrates || Proteins || Fats || Sugars || Vitamins || Type of Exercise || Total (After eating & exercise with use of calculator) ||   ||   ||
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<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">Students complete Body Mass Index (BMI) form using the sites provided or may use other site as well. http://www.eatracker.ca/bmi.aspx http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Assess-Yourself/Assess-Your-BMI/BMI-Adult.aspx

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 130%;">Create Your Own Food Guide <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 120%;">: Students will go to http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/myguide-monguide/index-eng.php and create their own food guide. <span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'arial black',gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%; text-align: center;">Links and Resources: http://www.wordle.net/ http://www.wallwisher.com/ http://www.eatracker.ca/ http://www.eatracker.ca/bmi.aspx http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Assess-Yourself/Assess-Your-BMI/BMI-Adult.aspx http://www.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/consumerinformation/ucm078889.htm http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/labeti/nutrition-pagee.shtml http://caloriecount.about.com/ http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/label-etiquet/nutrition/educat/info-nutri-label-etiquet-eng.php http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/educ-comm/toolkit-trousse/index-eng.php http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/myguide-monguide/index-eng.php http://www.healthynutritionguide.info/interesting.htm http://www.farmsfoodfun.com/File.aspx?id=08fcdb6c-e80b-47b8-94a4-a1bd72c164d1 http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0770282.html http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0779144.html http://www.factmonster.com/science/food/good-nutrition.html http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0781683.html http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0781697.html http://www.canadianliving.com/health/nutrition/interesting_food_facts.php http://www.whyzz.com/fun-facts-about-nutrition-health-and-exercise http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/food.html