Nutrition Part 1
Chicken is an example of?
Protein
How can you make healthy eating choices each day? Give me one way
Plan meals ahead of time
Choose water over sugary drinks
Eat slowly
Listen to body’s hunger cues
Eat a balance of all macronutrients & food groups
Physical Health is
How our bodies feel everyday
The 3 macronutrients are
protein, carbs and fats
What is one good healthy snack option that we talked about
Apple slices with PB
Yogurt with berries and granola
Carrot sticks with hummus
Whole grain crackers with cheese
Mental health is
How we think, feel, and handle emotions.
______ are known as the "bad fats"
saturated
Name 2 benefits of eating healthy for our mental health
- helps with concentration
- mood stability
- helps with good sleep
Name 2 examples of important communication skills
Listen to others without interrupting
Express your thoughts clearly and respectfully
Use ‘I statements’ to avoid placing blame on others
Ask clarifying questions to show you want to better understand how the other person feels
Have empathy for others
Substances that are in food that give the body energy & help it function and grow
Nutrients
Name 2 benefits that eating healthy has on our Physical health
-keeps our immune system strong to fight off germs
- gives us energy
- strong bones and muscles
Name 3 strategies to improve your mental health
Practice mindfulness
Meditate and deep breathing
Talk to a trusted adult, counselor, or friend when you are feeling upset
Take breaks and do activities that you enjoy
Get plenty of sleep
Exercise regularly
Eat a balanced diet.
A food’s measure of how much it can help the body with its needs is called
Nutritional value
What are the 5 food groups
Fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy
What are the 3 parts of the Health Triangle
Physical, Mental (emotional), Social