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PA Family and Consumer Science Standards 11.3.9.D: Analyze relationship between diet and disease and risk factors (e.g., calcium and osteoporosis; fat, cholesterol and heart disease; folate and birth defects; sodium and hypertension). 11.3.9.E: Analyze the energy requirements, nutrient requirements and body composition for individuals at various stages of the life cycle. 11.3.9.F: Hypothesize the effectiveness of the use of meal management principles (e.g., time management, budgetary considerations, sensory appeal, balanced nutrition, safety, sanitation).
Focus on Fruit Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group. Fruit drinks or products are not considered fruit. Fruits may be served: Fresh Canned, Frozen, Dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. Source: Mypryamid.gov
How much fruit is needed daily? The amount of fruit you need to eat depends on age, sex, and level of physical activity. Girls Boys 9-13 years old 9-13 years old 1 ½ cups** 1 ½ cups** 14-18 years old 14-18 years old 1 ½ cups** 2 cups**
What counts as a cup of Fruit? Apple: ½ large 1 small 2 ½ in dia. Pear: 1 large 2 ¾ in dia Grapes: 32 seedless Strawberries: 8 large berries Orange: 1 large 3 1/16 in dia. Watermelon: 1 small wedge 1 in. thick
Why is it important to eat fruit? Reduces the risks of Stroke and other Cardiovascular diseases Coronary heart disease Type 2 Diabetes Cancers: mouth, stomach, colon-rectum developing kidney stones
Nutritional Benefits of Fruit Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. They are cholesterol free! Vitamin C is important for growth and repair of all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
Nutritional Benefits of Fruit Dietary fiber Helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease. Fiber is important for proper bowel function. Star Fruit Figs
Nutritional Benefits of Fruit Fiber -reduce constipation & diverticulosis. Diverticulosis occurs when small, bulging pouches (diverticula) develop in your digestive tract. When one or more of these pouches become inflamed or infected, the condition is called diverticulitis.
Nutritional Benefits of Fruit Fiber-containing foods such as fruits help provide a feeling of fullness with fewer calories. Whole or cut-up fruits are sources of dietary fiber; fruit juices contain little or no fiber.
Nutritional Benefits of Fruit Folate (folic acid) helps the body form red blood cells. Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant and those in the first trimester of pregnancy should consume adequate folate, including folic acid from fortified foods or supplements. This reduces the risk of neural tube defects, spina bifida, and anencephaly during fetal development. (incomplete spinal column or chord development)
Nutritional Benefits of Fruit Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure. Fruit sources of potassium include bananas, prunes and prune juice, dried peaches and apricots, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, and orange juice.
Fruit Pizza Recipe Equipment: spring pan/ pizza/cookie sheet paring knife cutting board spatula medium bowls fork/wooden spoon measuring spoons measuring cups aluminum foil Ingredients: - premade sugar cookie dough - apple, grapes, kiwi, strawberries, blueberries, and/or canned mandarin oranges - one 8 oz low fat cream cheese - Almond Flavoring - Sliced Almonds - Lemon juice
Fruit Pizza Recipe Process: Press the premade dough onto the spring form or onto the aluminum foil on top of the pizza pan. Bake following directions. Cool. Remove from foil. Place cookie crust on cookie sheet or keep in spring pan.
Fruit Pizza * Place about 2 cups of H20 in a medium bowl with 1 tsp of lemon juice Wash, core, and thinly slice an apple, save slices in the lemon water Wash and dry other fruit; drain & dry oranges Cream cheese at room temperature, add 1 tsp of almond extract. After completely blended, add ½ cup of sliced almonds. Spread evenly over the cooled cookie crust.
Fruit Pizza When cream cheese is applied, start to decorate your pizza. Plan ahead to create an aesthetically pleasing presentation. aesthetic = having to do with beauty