1. Help achieve and maintain a healthy weight
2. Reduce cravings throughout the day
3. More nutritious diet
4. Increase strength, endurance and daily performance
5. Increase concentration and safety
The best way to make sure you have breakfast every morning is ______.
Planning it and prep it
100
What are the five food groups?
1. Fruit
2. Vegetables
3. Protein
4. Grains
5. Dairy
100
What makes energy drinks, pop and coffee "unhealthy"
Add ins and extras
Energy drinks - sugar, high doses of b vitamins, herbs
Pop - artificial flavors and sugar
Coffee - sugar, syrups and creamers
200
Breakfast should be eaten within the first ___ minutes of waking up.
60
200
One most common breakfast mistakes is ______.
Imbalance - Not having all the food groups
200
What is the biggest pitfall of stopping at fast food for breakfast?
Trap for extra calories
200
True or False - Breakfast should always contain whole grains because it contain more fiber and nutrients
True.
200
How many milligrams of caffeine is safe for adults per day?
300mg per day
Coffee=160mg per 8oz
Energy drinks= 80mg per 8oz
Pop= 64mg per 12oz can
Tea= 26mg per 8oz
300
People who skip breakfast tend to crave more _______.
Carbohydrates.
Research has shown breakfast skippers consume 40% more sweets, 55% more sugary drinks, 45% less vegetables and 30% less fruit.
300
Why does reducing calories at breakfast backfire for weight loss?
Those who eat less at breakfast replace calories during the day with mindless nibbling and binge at lunch and dinner.
*If that sounds like you, try eating a bigger breakfast and see how it changes your appetite the rest of the day.
300
What breakfast items are good "grab and go" and should always be on hand?
1. Water
2. Eat a healthy balanced breakfast
3. Micro-breaks
4. Get some fresh air
5. Chew gum
6. Get 7-9 hours of sleep per night
400
Why do people who eat breakfast maintain a healthier weight than those who do not?
Increase function of digestion and metabolism for the whole day
400
Name three things you can do if you don't like eating breakfast
1. Try non breakfast foods
2. Start with liquids
3. Try bland foods
400
True or False - when running late any breakfast is better than no breakfast.
True
400
What foods should be avoided at breakfast?
1. Sugar
2. Processed meats
400
How much water do we need per day?
Half your body weight in oz.
Example-
Weight=200 pounds
Water needed=100 oz
500
People who eat breakfast have an increase in _______.
1. Energy
2. Strength
3. Endurance
4. Concentration
5. Safety
500
Skipping breakfast is equivalent to driving a car with no ____.
Gas.
500
What color is the dot in the cafeteria that symbolizes a healthy well being meal or item?
Green.
500
What is an example of a healthy breakfast?
1. Whole wheat toast with peanut butter and banana
2. Whole wheat english muffin with egg and spinach
3. Greek yogurt topped with fresh fruit
4. Oatmeal with fresh fruit and nuts
5. Whole grain cereal, skim milk and fruit