Food Guide
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
How can teachers influence students' eating habits?
Be a positive role model, educate students, avoid candy as a reward
How many calories= 1 pound
3500
When is the MOST beneficial time of day to drink water?
In the morning
How much of your plate should be fruits and vegetables?
Half
With better nutrition, students are what?
More successful
What can you do to become knowledgable with nutrition?
Collaborate and educate yourself
How many pounds is it safe to lose per week?
1-2lbs
What is "simple" carbohydrates?
Table sugars: brown sugar, honey, fruit
What is the recommended beverage?
Water
What is a calorie?
Energy value in food
How often should you model healthy eating in your classroom?
Everyday!
What are 4 types of foods high in fat?
Cured pork, butter, crisco, red meats, cheese, dressing, mayo
What are "complex" carbohydrates?
What category does salt fall under?
Sodium
What is the disease that lack of calcium can cause?
Osteoporosis
What is a reason teachers may not educate their students on nutrition?
Lack of time, minimal support from administration, lack of tools/curriculum
What is anorexia and bulimia?
Eating disorders. Anorexia is obsessed with being thin and eating little to nothing. Bulimia is when one eats but vomits, over exercises or takes laxatives.
What fruit is made of 25% air?
Apples!
What is the overall message?
LIVE WELL! EAT WELL! For Life!!
What does exercise burn?
Calories
How does school impact students health habits?
Nutrition education in the classroom, the types of food available at school, and frequency of physical education and recess
What is the kidney problem that too much protein can cause called?
Kidney Stones
What fruit is a member of the rose family?
Cherries