Myth Or Fact
Myth or fact: Lucky charms are unhealthy for you
Fact, lucky charms actually contain a lot of additives and sugar you don't know about
Pickles Vs. cucumbers which one is Ultra-Processed and which one is Minimally-Processed?
Cucumbers are minimally-processed because they have been left in their natural state and not altered. Pickles are Ultra-Processed because they have been altered and have preservatives in them
I can improve my diet by ___ (there can be multiple answers).
Making food at home, making healthier swaps in my diet, shop in the outer isles of the grocery store, and read labels on food products
Should you look at the amount of added sugars before buying the food?
Yes, you should be aware of what you are buying and what you are putting into your body
True or false- Obesity is a serious health risk of eating ultra-processed foods
True, obesity affects your whole body and can make everyday activities a lot harder
Myth or fact: Eating healthy is more expensive
Myth, you can find healthier options for similar prices if you know what kind of foods are best for your diet
Low-fat milk Vs. Ice cream which one is Minimally-Processed and which one is Ultra-Processed?
Low-fat milk is minimally-Processed because it hasn't been changed from its original state Ice cream is an Ultra-Processed food because it has been changed and sugar was added
___ foods can harm your body when not used in moderation.
Processed
What is one thing you look at when reading a food label?
examples look at serving size, read Ingredients, read the amount of sugar and many more (Answers can very)
True or false- you can improve your diet by making food yourself
True, usually when making food from home their are less additives since you are aware of what you put in the food so it is easier to control the additives.
Myth or fact: Your teacher is amazing
Fact, all of your teachers are super cool and love teaching you!
Strawberry Vs. Welch's strawberry jam which one is Minimally-Processed and which one is Ultra-Processed?
Strawberries are minimally-processed because they have been left in their natural state and not altered. Welch's strawberry jam are Ultra-Processed because they have been altered and have added sugars and oils
You should always look at food ___ before buying something.
Labels
Should you read a food label every time you try a NEW food?
Yes, always look at food labels for new foods because you have never tried it and especially if you have allergies you know how important it is to look at the food labels
True or false- Minimally-processed foods are better for your overall health
True, foods containing less fatty oils are easier for your body to use and burn off since your body actually knows how to use them.
Myth or fact: You should have the same diet as everyone else
Myth, Everyone's diets should differ depending on their day to day life
Ramen Vs. Homemade pasta which one is Minimally-Processed and which one is Ultra-Processed?
Homemade pasta is a minimally-processed food because the pasta has been altered only a little and has no extra sodium Ramen is Ultra-Processed because it has been altered and has added sodium
Shop in the ___ isles of the grocery store.
Outer
Do all food labels have different information?
Yes, all foods are different and some foods contain more nutrients then others so always make sure to check EACH label
True or false- You should NEVER eat ultra-processed foods
False, ultra-processed foods are still ok to eat as long as eaten in moderation.
Myth or fact: You should never have ultra processed food
This is a myth ultra-processed food can be eaten when balanced try to stick to an 80/20 diet 80% minimally processed and 20% Ultra processed food
Tomatoes Vs. Ketchup which one is Minimally-Processed and which one is Ultra-Processed?
Tomatoes are minimally-processed because they have been left in their natural state and not altered. Ketchup is Ultra-Processed because it has been altered and has added oils
Minimally-Processed foods are ___ or slightly altered foods
Natrual
Why should you read food labels because?
You should read food labels so you can keep track of your eating and stay healthy
True or False- Fruit is bad for you because it contains sugar
False, fruit is good for our because it contains good nutrients that your body can use and almost everything has sugar you just want to eat less added sugar