Benefits of Eating Healthy
True or false: a well balanced diet improves your mood
true
What is a healthy alternative to chips or biscuits?
nuts, fruits, vegetables, etc
This information can be found on a food label
serving sizes, calories, certain nutrients
How many food groups are there?
5
What should you do before and after eating?
wash your hands
Name one benefit of healthy eating
energy, better mood, helps grow muscles and strengthen bones.
water
Where do you find a food label?
the packaging, back of the box, etc
Name a food that belongs in the dairy food group?
Milk
Paneer
Ghee
Cheese
What is the most important meal of the day?
Breakfast
Combined with a healthy diet, what else can help you maintain your health?
exercise (60 min per day)
True or false: Candy provides nutrients to your body?
False- candy contains no vitamins
True or false: the first ingredient listed in an ingredients list is used the most?
True
Name a food high in sugar
biscuits, cake, cookies, etc
How many times a day should you brush your teeth?
2
How does eating healthy help you when you are sick?
it supports your immune system and provides it with essential nutrients to fight off sickness. Body has energy and resources it needs.
why is drinking milk better than drinking juice?
milk is full of calcium and vitamin D which help make strong bones. Also, milk has less sugar while juice oftentimes has added sugar
what does a serving size tell you?
how many calories and nutrients- including fat, sugar, and salt you get from eating a specific quantity of food
What makes a person's diet balanced?
eating all the different food groups
considering the nutrition of different foods and how they fuel your body
how many hours of sleep do you need per day?
9-11 hours
how can regular running and exercise improve my health?
running and exercise can strengthen your heart
builds strong muscles
releases hormones called endorphins, which better mood
helps your body fight illnesses like colds
Name 3 healthy meals to eat at breakfast?
eggs, fresh fruit and yogurt, oatmeal
How do food labels help?
compare and choose products more easily and know what ingredients a food product contains
Why are fruits and vegetables healthy?
They provide your body with fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Our body needs vitamins for bodily function and fiber for digestion.
how many cups of water should you be drinking per day?
7-8 cups