Nutrition – V3 Lesson 1: Nutrition 101

Nutrition Training: Nutrition 101

Key Points

Nutrition 101 provides background information to teach Lesson #1: Feed Your Engine – Proteins, Fats & Carbohydrates

• Students learn that food is fuel for our bodies to function
• Our bodies run best on three different fuels: Proteins, Fats, Carbohydrates (P, F, C’s)
• It takes a combination of P, F, C’s for our body to perform at its best

Key Points

This lesson teaches students about the different categories of foods that make up Proteins, Fats and Carbohydrates

• Proteins = GROW foods.  Protein helps our tissues grow and strengthen our immune systems
• Carbohydrates = GO foods.  These give quick and lasting energy
• Fats = Brain foods.  Beneficial fats are necessary for brain, nerve and joint function as well as fight off hunger