Hydration Hype
What’s the best drink for hydration?
Water
What are the 6 essential nutrients
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Water
What does the D in DECIDE stand for?
Define the Decision
What is a persuasive technique?
A strategy used to convince people to buy or believe something
How many food groups are on MyPlate?
5
How does water help your body?
Regulates temperature, aids digestion, supports focus
Which nutrient gives you quick energy for activity?
Carbohydrates
What’s the step where you list all possible choices?
Explore Options
What are 2 influences that affect what we eat, drink, and make decisions?
Family, Culture, Media, Peers, Personal Taste
Name all five food groups.
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein, Dairy
What’s one risk of drinking too many sugary drinks?
Weight gain, cavities, energy crashes
Which nutrient repairs muscles and body tissue?
Protein
When you think about what matters most to you, what step is that?
Identify Values
Why do drink ads use bright colors and athletes?
To grab attention and connect with emotions
What color represents vegetables on MyPlate?
Green
How does caffeine in energy drinks affect hydration?
It can dehydrate and cause energy crashes
What does “nutrient-dense” mean?
Foods with lots of nutrients and few added sugars/fats
Which step means to look back and see how your choice worked out?
Evaluate Results
Create your own hydration slogan
Responses Vary
What should make up half your plate according to MyPlate?
Fruits and Vegetables
Why might an ad make a sugary drink seem healthy?
It uses persuasive techniques like bright colors or slogans
Why is balance important in your diet?
You need a variety of nutrients to keep your body healthy
Use the DECIDE model: Your friend offers you an energy drink—apply one step and explain what you’d do.
(Open-ended: Define → Explore → Consider → Identify → Decide → Evaluate)
What’s one way to check if an ad is misleading?
Read the nutrition label or ingredient list
Give an example of a balanced MyPlate meal.
Chicken, rice, broccoli, apple, milk