Healthy Meals
What are some foods that should be in a meal to make it healthy?
Protein, Vegetables, Dairy, Grains, Fruits
If you don't have a lot of time to eat at school, should you get something from the vending machine or make something at home and bring it in the next day?
Prepare something healthy at home and bring it in the next day. Why?
Name some foods that are high in protein
meat, fish, beans, greek yogurt, certain nuts, eggs
What are some things that could happen if you eat unhealthy foods for a long time?
When it is hot or you are exercising, it is important to drink
water, soda, milk, a smoothie
water
If you wanted to know if a meal you liked to eat was healthy, how could you find out?
Use the internet, check MY FOOD PLATE diagram, check the nutrition label on the side of any packaged foods
If you have to get food from a vending machine, which is the healthiest choice?
M&M's, Twix, BBQ flavored chips, trail mix
Trail mix. What other healthy foods have you seen in vending machines?
Why is protein good for you?
Your body uses protein to build and repair muscles. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood.
What kind of foods should you eat if you want to build muscle?
Any foods high in protein
what do you find in gatorade and Smartwater that is healthy and replenishes the body?
electrolytes
Healthy meals should not have foods with a lot of...
Sugar, Sodium, ... what else?
What are some healthy food options at an Italian restaurant?
Meals that have chicken or other proteins, salads, what else?
How can you add protein to a salad?
Add chicken, add eggs, add walnuts
Protein bars are very popular. Why?
Are they all healthy? How can you check?
Protein helps build muscle and it can make you feel full without having to eat a full meal.
Not all protein bars are healthy. You should check the nutrition label to see how much sugar is in each bar
Name a beverage that is good for hair, bones, nails, and skin
milk
Name some foods in the grain group.
Rice, bread, and pasta
Fast food is not a healthy meal choice. Why?
Fast foods are greasy, fried, usually have a lot of sugar or salt, and the foods are not fresh.
Why do body builders eat a lot of protein?
It helps build muscles
Is it healthy to eat only one meal a day if you want to lose weight?
No- it is better to eat several small meals a day or eat only healthy foods.
How else can you lose weight in a healthy way?
If you are at a fast food restaurant, what is a healthy drink option?
water
Name 5 healthy foods
answers vary
Items found on a nutrition label
What is serving size, calories, sodium, sugar, vitamins, protein, total fat, etc.?
List foods that are high in protein
How much sleep should you get each night?
What is a good time to go to sleep?
8 hours of sleep is ideal.
Being in bed so that you are asleep by 11pm is also ideal.
What are some benefits of coffee and what are some ways it is unhealthy?
helps with concentration, improves mood, helps burn fat
it can dehydrate you