v Prepare for a Lifetime of Healthy Eating Part of growing up is learning how to care for yourself. Adventures in Food and Nutrition provides information to help you prepare for a future of healthy eating. Planning and preparing healthy meals are important skills you will use for the rest of your life. In addition, some people use these skills to pursue careers in the food and nutrition field. Content is presented in an easy-to-understand and relevant format. Practical activities set the stage for learning. • Each chapter begins with an Essential Question. Discuss these with your classmates and consider what information will be presented in the content. • A list of lessons introduces topics to be covered. Review this list and think about what you hope to learn as you read them. • The Reading Warm-Up activity will help you understand and remember what you learn as you read the chapter. • You can assess your prior knowledge about the content by completing the Think About It activity. Use the results to help you identify the areas in which you can improve. • To reinforce new vocabulary, use the e-flash cards and matching activities on the G-W Learning companion website. 52 Essential Question What are the benefits of eating a nutritious diet? Chapter 3 Your Nutrition Toolbox Lesson 3.1 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Lesson 3.2 MyPlate Think About It How Healthy Is Your Diet? In this chapter, you will learn about food choices that will improve your diet. Respond to the statements below to assess your diet. ve Reading Warm-Up Take two-column notes as you read the chapter. Fold a piece of notebook paper in half lengthwise. On the left side, write main ideas. On the right side, write subtopics and detailed information. After reading the chapter, use the notes as a study guide. Fold the paper in half so you only see the main ideas. Quiz yourself on the details and subtopics. wavebreakmedia/Shutterstock.com Statement Yes No I eat mostly nutrient-dense foods, like fruits, vegetables, and milk. I limit empty-calorie foods, like candy and soft drinks. I eat plenty of fiber-rich foods every day, such as whole grain breads, fruits, and vegetables. I eat several rich sources of calcium every day, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese. I eat foods that have plenty of vitamin D daily, such as fortified milk and eggs. I get enough potassium-rich foods, such as vegetables, each day. I choose foods that are low in saturated fat often, such as low-fat milk. I limit foods that contain large amounts of added sugar. I eat high salt and sodium food only occasionally. I match the number of calories I eat with the calories I use. I eat several foods from each MyPlate food group every day. Total your “Yes” and “No” answers. The more “Yes” answers you have, the healthier your food choices are. Think about your “No” answers. What steps can you take to turn these into “Yes” answers? Create a plan to improve your food choices. While studying, look for the activity icon for: • New Terms with e-fl ash cards and matching activities These activities can be accessed at www.g-wlearning.com/foodandnutrition/8523