Eating Healthy

Nutrients

100

2 examples of a complex carbohydrate

Whole grain bread, cereal, pasta, vegetables, fruits, beans

200

Nutrition is...

The study of diet-what a person eats- and health.

300

Nutrients are...

Things we get from food that help us grow and stay alive. 

400

Vitamins help multiple things in the body. Name one.

Digestion, metabolism, hormone development, wound healing, and nerve function. 

500

Water makes up how much of your body weight? 

50-75%

How much should I eat?

100

How much fruit should you eat a day? 

1 1/2- 2 1/2 cups

200

Your plate should consist of what? 

Fruits, veggies, protein, grains, and dairy

300

Why do teens need to eat more grains, fruits, and vegetables? 

As they are growing, their metabolism either rises or falls, which causes them to lose or gain weight. They need to eat these in order to keep their body healthy. 

400

One example of a WHOLE GRAIN

any whole grain bread. 

500

What counts as 1/2 a cup of dairy

2 cups of cottage cheese, 1 cup frozen yogurt, 1 1/2 ounces of cheese

Eating Habits

100

What is Ms. Mondragon's favorite fruit? 

Apple

200

What is Ms. Mondragon's favorite vegetable? 

Asparagus

300

Half of our plate should be what? 

Fruits and vegetables

400

Why should we watch what we eat? 

SO we do not over do what we eat, and we can have a healthier food life style. 

500

What does eating in moderation mean

Limiting what you eat by not eating too much

Food Influences

100

Where do we mainly see food influences? 

Tv, commercials, ads...

200

One way to resist food temptations

JUST SAY NO

300

How can we make healthier food choices

By eating less of unhealthy food and not giving into the temptations and influences.

400

Two food advertising techniques

Famous people, toys and games, appeal to feelings, everyone eats it, easy and fast, value, taste, health

500

Definition of Influence 

To change someone's thoughts or behaviors or beliefs.