Healthy Eating
True or False: Healthy eating cures diseases.
False
Healthy Eating reduces the risk of contracting diseases not cures them.
True or False: When you are full it is okay to eat a little more.
False:
Once full, stop eating!
How long should you wash your hands for before handling food?
20 seconds with warm water.
What is a healthy alternative for chocolate?
Dark chocolate
How many essential nutrients are there?
6
Consuming the right amounts of food and types of food is an example of _______ _________ ___________.
Healthy Eating Behaviors
Where can serving sizes be found?
On the nutrition label.
Sickness that people get from food is called _____ ______ ________.
Food Borne Illness
What is a healthier alternative for sugary beverages like soda?
Water (you can also add lemon to give it more flavor)
What is the one nutrient that your body cannot live more than a few days without?
Water
Eating the correct portion of fruits and vegetables can help to reduce the risk of __________.
Diseases
What is portion control?
Potion control is limiting the amount of food you eat to the right serving size.
What 3 things contaminate food when it is not cooked properly?
Bacteria
Viruses
Toxins
Spices can be a healthier alternative than ________ for seasoning food.
Salt
What are two food groups should make up half of your plate?
Fruits and Vegetables
Healthy eating does not mean having to go on a diet, it simply means incorporating healthy foods into what you eat. This is eating in __________.
Moderation
Portion control includes being aware of _______ you eat and _______ much you eat.
What
How
What two foods should you keep stored separate from others?
Meat
Fish
Fish
Eggs
Beans
Nuts
Peas
True or False: Almond milk, Oat milk, Coconut milk belong in the dairy food group
True
Name 3 diseases that healthy eating can help reduce.
High Blood Pressure
Heart Disease
Cancer
Overweight- obesity
True or False: it is NEVER okay to eat more than the serving size
False
We are human! We sometimes need to eat more when our bodies tell us to
True or False: it is okay to leave food out on the counter overnight
False
Food needs to be refrigerated within 2 hours
What is a healthy alternative to white bread? Why?
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole grains provide more long lasting energy and fiber
Name the 2 types of Carbs
Complex
Simple