Healthy Eating
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
What is as an example of a bad fat?
French fries, cookies, and chips
What is an example of a fruit or vegetable?
Green beans
Strawberries, banana, blueberry, mango, pineapple
What is an example of lean meat?
fish, chicken, deer meat, turkey meat
What age group does Energy Drink companies market towards?
teens and young adults
6-8 ounces
Why is sodium/salt already in 75% of the food we purchase?
Why are fruits and 100% fruit juices better than an energy drink?
Because they provide natural nutrients
What are alternative protein that a person can eat instead of meat?
beans, peas, and lentils
How much money does the Energy Drink market make yearly?
$4.8 to $5 Billion
How much of each plate should be plant based foods?
2/3
Why are diets and health fads not healthy overall?
Promote quick weight loss don't may not last long term
What is the difference between the sugar in a cinnamon roll and fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, mangos, etc?
Fruits are naturally grown sugars where a cinnamon roll is processed sugars
According to the presentation, what percentage of protein should an individual have daily?
12%
What percent of teens report that they consume energy drinks?
35%
According to the presentation, what is the percentage of Dairy products should you have daily?
15%
What did the Canadian Researchers find when they tested the energy drinks?
There was more caffeine and sugar in the drink than the label listed
What percentage of fruit and veggies should a person eat daily?
33%
What are three examples of grains?
Oats, Rice, and Wheats
What are the dangers of combining energy drinks and alcohol?
The stimulant effect can make someone feel less intoxicated, so someone may use more alcohol to feel the effect. This can be extremely dangerous since the blood alcohol concentration is the same.
What are three out of five top reasons to eat healthy that we discussed in class?
- Reduces the risk of health problems (cancer, diabetes, heart conditions, obesity).
- Improves mood, energy, and self-esteem
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves concentration
- Weight control
What are 3 small things you can do daily to maintain healthy habits?
•Eat breakfast every day
•Walk whenever you can
•Eat vegetables and fruit at all meals
•Take your time when you are eating
* Avoid eating junk food
How many servings of fruit and veggies should a person have daily?
7-8 Servings daily
How long does protein remain in your body?
24 hours
According to the documentary, what was against FDA regulations for energy drinks to do at events? and what happened when a kid asked for an energy drink?
They could not give the energy drink away for free
When a young boy asked for an energy drink, the lady told him that she would have to give it to his dad. His dad got the energy drink and handed it to his son.