Nutrition Unit
You can be sure to eat all of your recommended macronutrients by eating from all five food groups. What are the five food groups?
Fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, protein
This is who you are. It’s what allows you to think, breathe, move, speak, and feel.
Your brain
These lobes are heavily involved in the ability to read and recognize printed words, and other aspects of vision.
Occipital lobes
What do you call cheese that isn’t yours? (Also, what food group does cheese belong to?)
Nacho cheese!
Dairy
Name two nutrients needed for proper brain function.
Omega 3 fatty acids
Antioxidants
Minerals
Vitamin E
Vitamin C
Vitamins B6 and B12
Folate
Choline
Healthful unsaturated fats
This is the largest part of the brain; divided into two halves/hemispheres.
Cerebrum
Name the three parts of the brain stem.
Midbrain, pons, medulla oblongata
Did you hear the joke about peanut butter? (also, what food group does peanut butter belong to?)
Nevermind, I don't want to spread it!
Protein
Name one way brain function can be enhanced.
eating nutritious foods that support brain health,
not eating too much or too little,
getting enough sleep,
keeping hydrated,
exercising regularly,
and reducing stress through yoga, mindfulness, or meditation.
What are the frontal lobes?
The largest of the lobes; located in the front part of the brain.
They coordinate high-level behaviors, such as
motor skills,
problem solving,
judgment,
planning, and
attention;
manage emotions and impulse control.
Brain structures that deal with motivation, learning, memory, and emotions, and regulates autonomic (involuntary/automatic) function in response to emotional stimuli.
The limbic system
What keeps working even after its fired? (they are nerve cells that work nonstop to send and receive messages)
A neuron
A neuron “fires” (or “is fired”) when it sends an electrical impulse. Neurons do this over and over again, so they continue to work even after they are fired.
This is generally defined as foods that are spoiled or tainted because they either contain microorganisms, such as bacteria or parasites, or toxic substances that make them unfit for consumption.
Food contamination
The lobes involved in organizing and interpreting sensory information from other parts of the brain.
Parietal lobes
The nervous system includes these two things.
The central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system
Why was the neuron sent to the principal’s office? (also what helps messages travel from one neuron to another)
It had trouble controlling its impulses
Chemical messengers: neurotransmitters
Neurons communicate via electrical impulses. When the impulses of large groups of neurons in the brain of a student get out of control, then a visit to the principal’s office is, indeed, more likely. When a student ends up in the principal’s office because they couldn’t control their impulses, what they lack is inhibitory control, one of three core executive functions.
Name two examples of safe steps in food handling and/or storage.
Wash hands
Don't cross contaminate
Wash fruits and veggies
Sanitize
Refrigerate within 2 hours
Cook food thoroughly
These lobes coordinate specific functions, including: visual memory (such as facial recognition), verbal memory (such as understanding language), and interpreting the emotions and reactions of others.
Temporal Lobes
List two ways to help protect the brain and nervous system health.
Keep the brain stimulated and the mind calm.
Protect your head; wear a helmet when biking and during other activities.
Exercise regularly.
Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis and resist engaging in substance use/misuse.
Be aware of your emotions and seek help from friends, family, or other trusted adult when needed.
Eat nutrient-dense foods and avoid a high-sugar diet.
Wear a seat belt in all motorized vehicles.
Get the recommended amount of sleep and rest (teens ages 13-18 need 8-10 hours of sleep a night to maintain health).
Stay hydrated.
Build positive social networks.
What did the hippocampus say during its retirement speech?
Thanks for the memories
When someone retires from a career, they will often reflect on the many memories they have of their experiences. The hippocampus is a structure in the brain that is involved in memory creation.