Food Guide and Recommendations
Previously part of the 4 food groups. Is no longer its own category.
Dairy (Milk/Milk Alternatives)
Healthy eating help teens perform better in activities like...
Sports
School
Hobbies
What does it mean to be mindful
To be present in the moment
The special things food contains
Nutrients
What macro means
Large
Recommended drink of choice should usually be...
Water
By preparing your own food you can...
-Save money
-learn new cooking skills
-make foods you enjoy
-become more independent
Two examples of mindless eating
-Eating past full (ignoring body's signals)
-Eating when emotions tell us to eat
-Eating alone at random times/places
-Eating foods that are emotionally comforting
-Eating/multitasking
Three types of foods our bodies need to be healthy
Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
The four macronutrients
Carbohydrates, fats, protein, and water
The three types of foods that create a balanced meal.
1. Fruits/vegetables
2. Protein
3. Whole Grains
Things you can help with to learn healthy eating habits
-Grocery shopping
-Preparing meals and snacks
-Being responsible for certain meals
-Meal planning and creating grocery lists
Three examples of mindful eating
-Listening to your body and stopping when full
-Eating when our bodies tell us to eat
-Eating with others at a set time
-Eating foods that are nutritionally healthy
-When eating, just eating
Two types of chemicals in food
Vitamins and Minerals
What macronutrients have to do with health
-Contribute energy in the form of calories
-Work best when eaten together
The type of protein you should try to get the most of.
Plant-based
**it is okay to eat primarily animal-based protein**
Eating meals with your family can help you...
-Develop healthy eating habits
-learn about culture and food traditions
-build and strengthen family relationships
Four factors that may influence what we eat
-Hunger
-Customs/Traditions
-Preference
-Special occasions
-Budget
-Season
-Prep time
-Specific health problem
-Who does the shopping
About how much of our brain is fat
Three examples of sources carbohydrates
Grains, potatoes, corn, fruits
The type of fat you should avoid.
Saturated fat.
In moderation is okay but too much can be harmful in the long-term.
Forms food marketing takes
-Branding
-Sponsoring
-Ads on social media
The food we practiced Mindful eating with
Craisins
The purpose of fiber
Cleans out our bodies, keeps food moving
(because we can't digest it)
Four examples of sources of protein
leans meats, poultry, fish, vegetables, legumes (beans/lentils)