Facts about nutrition
How nutrition affects educations and performance
Balanced plate
Resources
100

"The Wealthier the _______"

Healthier 

100

How many meals are needed each day for good school performance?

3

100

What are 4 examples of protein to include in the protein section of your balanced plate?

- Fish

- Chicken/poultry

- Nuts

- Cow/beef

100
List at least one organization that offers a food pantry

Dégagé Ministries and Hand2Hand

200

What is a food desert?

An urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.

200

What is a consequence of poor nutrition in the brain?

- Slower language development


- Impaired fine motor skills

- lower IQ

200

What are benefits of whole grains?

Whole grains give you dietary fiber and B-vitamins. The carbs give you fuel for your day.
200

What food organization focuses on summer food programs?

Hand2Hand

300

What are 3 main reasons that hold Americans back from eating healthy?

- Too expensive 

- Too little time to cook/prepare 

- Lack of knowledge 

300

What 1 in __ children in America live without consistent access to nutritious food?

5
300

Give us 3 examples of healthy fats 

Avocado, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, soybean, olives, fatty fish, as well as olive, soy, and sunflower oils.

300

Over how many schools has Kids Food Basket Partnered with in West Michigan

60

400

What is food security?

The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable nutritious food.

400

How many children worldwide living in poverty don't have access to school meals?

73 million

400

3 part question:

1. How many glasses of water do you need to be drinking daily?

2. What drinks are fine to also have in balanced plate?

3. What should we avoid?

1. 6-8

2. Coffee and tea

3. Sugary drinks 

400

In what way does Kids Food Basket distribute meals to children?

In backpacks

500

What is Food Consumption Optimization (FCO)?

Focuses on choosing the best combination of food ingredient, and improving nutrition in households while minimizing food waste.

500

What percentage of students who receive A's do not drink pop on the daily?

41%

500

What benefits come from a diet rich in vegetables and fruits?

- Can lower blood pressure 

- Reduce the risk of heart decisive and stroke

- Prevent some types of cancer

- Lower risk of eye and digestive problems

- Have a positive effect upon blood sugar which can help keep astute in check

500

What food organization offers most of their services to people or families facing homelessness?

Dégagé Ministries 

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