1.NPA.2

1.NPA.2.1 Classify the sources of a variety of foods. Foods come from plants and animals. Plants provide fruits, vegetables, grains, and some sources of protein (nuts and legumes). Animals are the source of meats, fish, and poultry and also give milk from which cheese, yogurt, and ice cream are made. Some foods are purchased and eaten without processing (fresh fruits and vegetables); other foods are changed before they are ready to be eaten. An example might be grains (oats, rye) that are milled and mixed with other ingredients before being baked into bread. Farms, ranches, and orchards are the sources of most foods. Grocery stores also purchase foods from factories that create and package foods. Because of the ability to fly and ship foods from other parts of the world, it is possible to bring fresh fruits and vegetables from other places in the world. The closer foods are to local stores, the fresher they can be. Many families shop at farmers’ markets to buy the freshest foods available.
 * The student will list sources of foods, such as farms, orchards, and ranches.
 * The student will explain which sources of foods are freshest.
 * The student will choose fresh foods and vegetables.

1.NPA.2.2 Select healthy alternatives to foods and beverages that are high in sugar.Many of the beverages enjoyed by children and adults are high in sugar: colas, fruit ades, and sports drinks. There are beverages that are better choices: milk, plain water, fruit juice smoothies and 100% fruit juices. The choices of beverages are just as important as choices of foods. Drinking liquid helps keep a person hydrated. Water is actually the most important nutrient (a person would die without it).

Choosing more nutrient-dense beverages is another way to make certain that one gets the right number of servings of each food groups. A smoothie made with fresh fruits and yogurt contains a serving of fruit and a serving of dairy. Milk is more nutrient-dense if it is low-fat (less than 2%), and chocolate milk contains the vitamins and calcium needed from dairy sources.

Sometimes foods and beverages have sugars that may not sound like sugar. Sucrose, fructose, maltose, and corn syrup are all types of sugars. Besides beverages, other types of food that can be high in sugar are processed cereals, some of which can be 70% sugar. A nutritionist once said about popular cereals that a person could throw away the cereal, eat the box, and get more nutrition.
 * The student will list beverages low in sugar and high in nutrients.
 * The student will identify foods lower in sugar.The student will select foods and beverages that are low in sugar.