Why nutrition matters
Where do you get the energy you need to do daily activities?
The calories in your food.
What is hunger?
The natural physical drive to eat, prompted by the body's need for food.
Why did uniqua choose to eat a sandwich?
because her friends got one too and it was cheap
How did time and money play a role in what Uniqua chose to eat for lunch?
The sandwich was cheap and easy so she decided to buy it because she did not have much time or money to spend.
Why did Uniqua "come to life" when she ate her morning French toast?
The calories in the French toast gave her energy.
What is appetite?
The psychological desire for food.
Why did Uniqua need to eat after track?
she needed the energy from the food to not feel so fatigued
Why was Uniqua more inclined to buy the sandwich after she saw the picture of it?
After she saw how good it looked she wanted to buy it more because of the way it was advertised.
Why would Uniqua choose a turkey sandwich as something good to eat before track practice?
The turkey is good fuel/calories so she doesn't get tired too quickly at practice.
What emotions/physical sensations might you feel when you are hungry?
When you are hungry, you may feel tired or weak. Your stomach may also grumble.
What do calories do for the body?
they provide fuel and give you energy to perform activities.
Why did Uniqua make the french toast?
because it was a familiar food that her dad used to make for her all the time.
Based on how Uniqua felt after eating her Mac & cheese, what would you say calories do for you mentally?
They help you stay mentally alert and keep you looking and feeling your best, too.
What is the difference between hunger and appetite?
Hunger is the way your body signals that it needs fuel. Your appetite, however, can increase your desire for food through your senses.
What do healthy diets prevent?
healthy diets prevent diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, certain cancers, and osteoporosis.
What does Uniqua need in order to "come to life"?
nutrition and calories to fuel her day
Name three health problems that good nutrition can help you avoid.
Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, stroke, certain cancers, and osteoporosis.
Was it Uniqua's hunger, appetite, or both talking when she smelt the cafeteria.
Both, because she was physically hungry, but was also made hungrier then reality by her appetite.
Why was Uniqua so happy that her mom made Mac & cheese?
Because she was eating in response to her emotion and because she had such a bad day her mood lightened when she saw the mac n cheese.
Why would someone choose to get a food they didn't think they would like if their friends got it too?
If your friends get food you are more inclined to also get that same food just like Uniqua did when buying her sandwich.