Nutritional Problems
Is the intake of more food than is needed by the body to function properly.
Overeating
A negative reaction to a particular substance.
Allergy
What is the best source of calcium?
Milk
Which meal of the day helps students perform better both physically and mentally?
Breakfast
Not getting enough food to keep a healthful body weight and activity level.
Undernutrition
Name 3 mild allergic reactions.
sniffles, abdominal pain, vomiting, swelling lips, face, tongue, or throat.
What food group is a major source of Vitamin C?
Vegetables
What should you do if a food is served that could pose a choking hazard?
Cut the food into smaller pieces.
The lack of proper nutrients in a persons diet.
Malnutrition
People with diabetes do not produce what hormone that regulates blood sugar levels?
Insulin
What food group is a good source of carbohydrates?
Grains
What types of foods should you avoid serving to children?
Foods that create a choking risk - hard/sticky candy, marshmallows, peanut butter by the spoonful, gum, raisins, popcorn
Has been linked to poor self-esteem, depression, and anxiety.
Obesity
What is the most allergic reaction called and what should you do?
Anaphylactic shock. Seek medical help immediately.
How should fruits be served to receive the benefits of all the nutrients?
Raw, slightly cooked, or in the form of 100% juice.
What is the importance of serving students meals from different cultures?
Helps children to learn to taste new foods and respect for cultural differences.
What do you call a condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood?
Diabetes
What foods make up 90% of food allergies? (There are 8)
Wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs, and milk (dairy).
What type of food provides the highest quality protein?
What types of foods should you avoid at snack time?
Sweets, potato chips, pretzels, and corn chips (all are highly salted).