Benefits of Eating Healthy
Healthy Foods
Vitamins and Minerals
Food Pyramid
Healthy Weight
100
True or false: A well-balanced diet helps improve your mood
True
100
Before going to bed, you find that you are really hungry. What is a healthy snack to eat before bed?
Fruits, bread, nuts, etc.
100
Name a fruit or vegetable rich in Vitamin C
Lemons, oranges, spinach, peppers, etc.
100
Name a food item that is part of Grain products group
Bread
100

What does BMI stand for? 

What does it take into account?


Body Mass Index

Your height and weight


200
Name one benefit of healthy eating
More energy
200
What is a healthy alternative to chips?
Fruits, popcorn
200

Not all fats are bad, 

Name two foods that have healthy fats?

Fish (salmon), Avocado, Seeds, Nuts, Olive oil, 

200

How many calories does the average person need a day?

2,000 calories for men

1,800 calories for women

200

What is a reason someone might overeat?

stress, bored, depression

300
Healthy eating can give you a lower chance of:
heart disease, diabetes, etc.
300
In what food group do tomatoes belong?
Fruit
300
What nutrient does chicken provide us with?
Protein
300
Name a food that is high in sugar
Cake, ice cream, cookies, etc.
300

How many calories does it take to burn one pound?

3,500 calories

400

Combined with a healthy diet, what else can help you maintain a healthy weight?

Exercise
400
You go to the movies and order popcorn. You decide that you don't want to get any pop as it is full of sugar. What is a healthier alternative to pop?
water, juice, etc.
400
True of False: Nuts are a good source of protein
True!
400
1 serving of food is how much?
equivalent to 1 fist or 1 cup
400

How many calories are burned watching television for an hour?

Doing Yoga? 

Walking a mile? 

55 calories


200-600 calories / hour

100 calories/ hour


500
The benefits of healthy eating affects this largest organ of the body
Skin
500
Name 3 healthier alternatives to cereal in the morning
yogurt, fruit, toast
500
What is the benefit of vitamins?
Vitamins help your body fight diseases
500
How many servings of fruits and vegetables does your age group need?
6
500

Higher amounts of caffeine are associated with?

Anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, and increased heart rate