Build a Healthy Plate
Name one food that helps build muscle.
Eggs, fish, chicken, beans, yogurt
Calcium
(Vitamin D)
True or False: Too much sugar is good for energy
False
True or False: If you're thirsty, you're already a little dehydrated.
True
Apple
What color foods should we try to eat more of?
Fruits and vegetables/ colorful foods
Name one food with calcium
Milk, yogurt, cheese, fortified plant milk, leafy greens
Name one food that often has a lot salt.
Chips, canned soups, processed meats
Name one drink that helps with hydration
Water, milk, soup
Which is a better breakfast: oatmeal or donut?
Proteins, fruits/vegetables, grains, calcium/dairy
Why is protein important as we age?
helps maintain muscle, strength, balance
What can we use instead of salt to flavor food?
Herbs, spices, lemon, garlic
Why is hydration important?
Helps with energy, balance, digestion, and thinking
Name one way to make a meal healthier without giving it up completely