Food Is...
All humans need food because it provides us with THIS, which is essential for life.
ENERGY
These nutrients provide structure to make muscles. We take them in through eating lean meats and beans.
PROTEIN
This mineral is found in dairy products and helps the body form strong bones and teeth.
CALCIUM
Which would be a better drink to have before running in a race?
A soda with caffeine for a jolt of energy?
A protein drink with several grams of protein and lots of carbs?
A protein drink with several grams of protein and lots of carbs.
True or false:
Organized sports and fitness classes are the only way to get proper exercise.
FALSE!
Anything that gets the body moving for a period of time is exercise!
A tree can make its own food. That makes it one of THESE.
producer
These nutrients break down to provide our cells with energy and can be found in grains.
CARBOHYDRATES
These types of vitamins can be dissolved in water and need to be eaten frequently. They include vitamins B & C.
WATER SOLUBLE VITAMINS
MyPlate.gov suggests that half of your plate should be fruits and vegetables for every meal. The other half should be...
protein & grains
The CDC and American Heart Association recommend kids get at least THIS many minutes of moderate exercise each day...
60 MINUTES
True or false.
Something can be considered a food for humans if it stores nutrients and can be digested by humans.
TRUE!
These substances come from the earth and help your body grow, develop, and stay healthy. An example is calcium.
Minerals
This mineral is found in bananas, potatoes, and green vegetables and helps keep the body's muscles working properly.
POTASSIUM
Dairy is a good source of calcium and protein. What should you do if you are lactose intolerant and can't have dairy products without feeling terrible?
Find other healthy food sources for the nutrients.
Why might someone feel tired and unable to exercise after skipping a meal?
They don't have enough energy from food in their bodies.
A material does NOT store energy and it does NOT contain nutrients. Is it a food?
NO!
These are a major source of stored energy for the body and they help provide energy the body needs.
FATS
Dairy products, salmon, and some "fortified" cereals are a good source of THIS vitamin, which helps the body form and keep strong bones. It helps the body absorb calcium.
Vitamin D
True or false...
The best way to follow a healthy diet is to count calories.
FALSE!
The best way to follow a healthy diet is to eat a variety of healthy foods.
This is one of the main benefits of regular exercise:
(any one is correct)
a healthier heart, stronger muscles, a strong immune system
These are a measurement of energy and are required to be on all food nutrition labels.
Calories
The body needs this in relatively large amounts to properly function. In fact, more than half of the body is made up of this nutrient!
WATER
This vitamin helps with making your eyes healthy and strong.
Vitamin E
True or false...
It is best to take vitamin pills because then you can eat whatever you want.
FALSE!
It is best to EAT your vitamins!
TRUE OR FALSE:
You can eat as much junk food as you want and still be healthy as long as you exercise enough to burn off the calories.
FALSE!
Exercise is an important part of health, but it is also very important to eat a variety of healthy foods!