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Unit 2 – NutritionUnit 2 – NutritionLesson 1Lesson 1Food MythsFood Myths
What is Nutrition?What is Nutrition?
Nutrition: The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.
Our Goal For This UnitOur Goal For This Unit Analyze nutrient information about foods before Analyze nutrient information about foods before
making choicesmaking choices
Food MythsFood Myths
Where do you get your nutrition Where do you get your nutrition information?information?
True/FalseTrue/False 1. One pound of muscle weighs more than one pound of fat. 1. One pound of muscle weighs more than one pound of fat.
FALSE – One Pound weighs One PoundFALSE – One Pound weighs One Pound 2. Vinegar and grapefruit melt away body fat? 2. Vinegar and grapefruit melt away body fat?
FALSE – They do work as negative calories though.FALSE – They do work as negative calories though. 3. No pill or food can burn up fat. 3. No pill or food can burn up fat.
TRUE – There is no miracle drug or food.TRUE – There is no miracle drug or food. 4. If you eat too many calories, whether from 4. If you eat too many calories, whether from
carbohydrates, proteins or fats, your body will store them as carbohydrates, proteins or fats, your body will store them as fat. fat. TRUETRUE
5. No single food supplies all of the nutrients we need. 5. No single food supplies all of the nutrients we need. TRUE – Eating in Moderation is the key.TRUE – Eating in Moderation is the key.
True/FalseTrue/False
6. Vitamin C cures the common cold.6. Vitamin C cures the common cold. False – Vitamin C Does help boost the immune False – Vitamin C Does help boost the immune
system though.system though. 7. Muscle converts to body fat when you do not 7. Muscle converts to body fat when you do not
exercise daily exercise daily False – Tissues cannot change.False – Tissues cannot change.
8. All foods can fit into a healthy eating plan8. All foods can fit into a healthy eating plan True - True - There are no good or bad foods- just good or There are no good or bad foods- just good or
bad diets.bad diets. 9. Over consumption of some nutrients can be 9. Over consumption of some nutrients can be
dangerousdangerous TrueTrue
True/FalseTrue/False
10. You can meet your nutrient needs without 10. You can meet your nutrient needs without supplements and by eating a wide variety of food in supplements and by eating a wide variety of food in moderation from each of the food groupsmoderation from each of the food groups TrueTrue
11. The best way to lose weight is by eliminating 11. The best way to lose weight is by eliminating dietary fat.dietary fat. FalseFalse
12. Eating chocolate will cause acne or pimples.12. Eating chocolate will cause acne or pimples. FalseFalse
13. Eating too much sugar will cause you to be 13. Eating too much sugar will cause you to be hyperactive.hyperactive. FalseFalse
True/FalseTrue/False
14. Cholesterol is not fat; it is a fat-like substance.14. Cholesterol is not fat; it is a fat-like substance. TrueTrue
15. All forms of fat provide the same number of 15. All forms of fat provide the same number of calories.calories. True True
16. Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables 16. Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables should be eaten dailyshould be eaten daily True – We call it the “High Five”True – We call it the “High Five”
17. If you eat extra protein you will build large muscles.17. If you eat extra protein you will build large muscles. False – Exercise builds muscle.False – Exercise builds muscle.
Wrap-up QuestionWrap-up Question
What do you think are some good What do you think are some good sources of nutrition information?sources of nutrition information?