Lesson 4.1 - Why, What and How much we need to eat
Learning Goals: by the end of this class, you will be able to
- Define the key terms: (9.1) nutrient, metabolism, catabolism, anabolism, metabolic rate, basal metabolic rate, (9.2) hormone, triglyceride, vitamin, (9.3) gastrovascular cavity, gastrointestinal tract (GI tract)
- Know the factors that affect energy requirements
- Know how to measure energy
- Know the 4 major macromolecules and examples
- Know the function of selected vitamins and minerals
- Know the roles of water in the body
- Know some examples of eating disorders
- Know the difference between gastrovascular cavity and complete digestive system
- Know the diagram of the digestive system (be able to label)
- 1. Answer Learning Goals2. Based on today’s lecture, write a paragraph, no less than 250 words, to describe how to establish healthy eating habits. Make sure your suggestion is related to macromolecules.
3. Anorexia and Bulimia (Textbook pg404)
Use the internet and other sources to research more about anorexia and bulimia. Are these disorders more common among males or females? What age group is most affected?
4. Complete Textbook on9.1 - Pg. 399: 1-5
9.2 - Pg. 405: 1
9.3 - Pg. 407: 1, 3, 4
Students to complete this after you've finished all activities/tasks in today's lesson.