February 08

This week in Science we have looked at carbohydrates, proteins and fats. We also examined Basal and metabolic rates and how to calculate them.Key vitamins and minerals.Macronutrients (proteins, carbohydrates, and fats) and micronutrients (vitamins, minerals, and water).

Readings: Textbook pp. 141 -154

Today we will look at:
Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating
Cholesterol and lipoproteins
The energy equation

Workbook Exercise 10.7, p. 118
Workbook Exercises 10.3, p. 111; 10.4, p. 112

Basal and resting metabolic rate
Daily caloric needs
Caloric balance
Body Mass Index

Personal nutritional analysis based on a three-day diet
You will record three days of your diet.

Nutritional labelling
Fad diets
Obesity in Canada
Research information on various “fad” diets from fitness and nutrition magazines, newspapers, and online sources. Share your findings with the class.

Discussion can focus on the pros and cons of each diet.