Session 1
Main learning point #1
A healthy lifestyle can______________.
can help your general well-being.
Main Learning Point #1
_____ out of ________ Americans are overweight or obese?
2 out of 3
Eating large portions can contribute to?
Weight gain
What should you do prior to preparing food?
Wash your hands, wear gloves, put your hair up, maybe wear a hair net.
Main learning point #2
Small steps _______ to big ________
Experts suggest you burn how many extra calories a day?
100 calories
How can our environment trigger unhealthy food choices?
advertisements, "out of sight out of mind"
How can you prevent cross contamination in food?
(Cross contamination can make you sick!)
Any utensils, cutting boards, plates you used for raw meat can not be used for cooked food.
Be aware of food allergies
True or False
Increasing our awareness of what and how we eat can help us make healthier food and drink choices?
True
Obesity can cause many additional health problems.
Name 2 (5 possible answers)
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Heart disease
Sleep apnea
Certain types of cancer
How many food related choices do we make each day?
200+
Oops! I thawed raw chicken and left it in the fridge for a couple days. I am not ready to cook it..
What should I do with it?
Never freeze raw meet that was frozen and then thawed.. You should cook it and if you are not ready to eat it yet you can freeze the meat once it is cooked.
A healthy lifestyle can help you____________.
*3 possible answers
prevent health problems
reach a healthier weight
feel better overallWhat is a small step you can take to lower your calories by 100 each day?
Substitute water for one can of soda
Leave a few bites on your plate at the end of a meal
take a 15-20 minute walk each day
What are some tips we can follow to make better food choices relating to our environment?
Use smaller dishes
Move tempting food out of sight
Wait five minutes to see if an urge passes
What do you need to think about before starting food prep?
How many people am I feeding?
What ingredients do I have? what do I need?
Do I have a recipe?
How long do I have to cook?
Do I have all the utensils I need?
etc.....
Name at least 3 things you can do to make small healthy steps toward a better lifestyle.
Take a walk everyday, exchange soda for water, eat smaller portions, do not supersize meals, 2% instead of whole milk, leave a few bites on your plate....
What are some challenges people with mental illness may face to maintaining their healthy lifestyle?
3 answers
Symptoms such a anxiety and depression.
Lifestyle (low income, less choices, low activity)
Medication side effects (sleepiness or increased appetite)
What are some food related choices you might make each day?
What to eat, when to eat, how much, what to drink, etc..
How can save money on groceries?
Prep a larger amount and freeze it.
Coupons
Stick to a meal plan
Only buy what you need.
Some stores offer scanners which allow you to keep track as you shop.