Benefits of Eating Healthy
Before going to bed, you find that you are really hungry. What is a healthy snack to eat before bed?
a. chips b. a steak and potatoes c. fruits, bread, nuts, etc.
Fruits, bread, nuts, etc.
Name a fruit or vegetable rich in Vitamin C
Lemons, oranges, spinach, peppers, etc.
Name a food item that is part of Grain products group
Bread, pasta, cereal, rice, etc.
Is Cereal a healthy breakfast?
Not usually, but can be healthier as opposed to other options
Name one benefit of healthy eating
More energy, better moods, lose weight, reduce risk of diseases, etc.
What is a healthy alternative to chips?
a. fruits b. cookies c. candySome fats are good fats: true or false
True - specifically saturated fats
how many food groups are there? Name them
5! Fruits and vegetables, grain products, meat, dairy
Healthy eating can give you a lower chance of:
a. being healthy b. diseases/ sicknesses c. being happy
heart disease, diabetes, etc.
In what food group do tomatoes belong?
a. vegetable b. fruit c. grain
Fruit
What nutrient does chicken provide us with?
a. protein b. carbohydrate c. mineral
Protein
Name a food that is high in sugar
Cake, ice cream, cookies, etc.
Which vegetable contains over 95% water?
a. lettuce and asparagus b. zucchini, celery, cucumber c. cucumber and lettuce
Zucchini, celery, cucumber
Combined with a healthy diet, what else can help you maintain a healthy weight?
a. exercise b. sleep c. watch tv
Exercise
You go to the movies and order popcorn. You decide that you don't want to get any soda as it is full of sugar. What is a healthier alternative to soda?
a. water or juice b. milkshake c. nothing
water or juice
1 serving of food is usually how much - unless stated otherwise on packaging?
equivalent to 1 fist or 1 cup
How many hours of sleep do you need per day?
at least 8 hours
Name 1 healthier alternative to cereal in the morning
yogurt, fruit, toast, oatmeal, eggs, etc.
What is the benefit of vitamins?
a. make you gain weight b. help you sleep c. help your body fight diseases/ sicknesses
Vitamins help your body fight diseases
How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you need?
a. 5-9 b. 2 c. 15
How many cups of water should we be drinking per day?
between 11-15 cups a day