Healthy Eating Habits
Should you keep eating even if you feel full?
No, sometimes you will but sometimes you may feel full and want to save your food for a later meal or snack.
What vitamin can you find in oranges and is important so you don't get sick?
Vitamin C is also important for maintaining healthy skin, teeth, and bones and for feeling your best every day!
What is the body's main source of energy?
Carbs!
True or False: All proteins are the same, no matter where they come from.
False: Quality is more important than Quantity. Choose "Lean protein" sources that don't have a lot of extra fat. It gives your body the fuel to grow strong muscles and helps you stay healthy.
Name 3 healthy alternatives to soda:
Zero-sugar soda, water, seltzer water
True or False:
A healthy diet never has room for pizza, chips, wings or burgers.
False: A healthy diet uses the 80/20 rule, which means 80% of the time, you try to make healthier/lighter choices, and 20%, you can factor in "more fun" foods.
Which vitamin helps your body when you spend time in the sun?
Vitamin D: Helps with bone & muscle health
True or False:
All carbs are bad!
False: Carbohydrates play an important role in your health and in providing energy.
True or False:
Eating fat is bad for your health.
False: Fat is important for your health and serves as a long-term energy source.
Why are snacks important?
Snacks can provide an extra boost of energy between meals and calm hunger cues to avoid overeating.
How many cups of water should you drink in a day?
Around 8 cups (1 cup = 8oz, so around 64oz)
How do vitamins help you stay active and feel good?
Energy - Vitamin B, Muscles - Vitamin D, Heal Quickly - Vitamin C
Which snack keeps you full longer: Oatmeal or Fruit Juice?
Oatmeal - longer burst of energy and makes you fuller for longer (slower-digesting carb)
Fruit Juice - short burst of energy (fast-digesting carb)
How does protein help your body stay strong?
It helps build muscles, muscle recovery, and in skin/hair/nails health
Name a healthy after-school snack:
Boiled eggs, yogurt, cereal (cherrios, raisin bran), oatmeal, veggies w/ hummus, peanut butter on whole wheat toast, cheese sticks, popcorn (lightly salted), trail mix, or apples w/peanut butter.
How can you tell if a snack or drink has too much sugar?
The Nutrition Label provides a breakdown of the amounts of calories, fat, protein, sugar, vitamins, and ingredients.
Why is it important to eat different-colored fruits and vegetables?
Eating foods from different food groups (fruits, veggies, protein, fats, & dairy) and different colors. Each color can be responsible for different vitamins.
Name a healthy & and less healthy source of carbs:
Healthy: Any fruit, whole grain (wheat bread. wheat sources, brown rice), vegetables, bean source.
Less Healthy: Desserts, soda, candy.
What’s a healthy fat you can eat, and what’s a fat you should eat less of?
Healthy Source: Olive oil, nuts/seeds, fish, eggs, yogurt
Less Healthy Source: Fried foods, ice cream, butter, chips
Why can drinking water help make better snack choices?
Sometimes, thirst can feel like hunger. Drinking water first can help you understand whether you're hungry or thirsty.
What are the three main food groups in a well-balanced meal?
Vegetables (50%), Protein (25%), Grains (25%)
What vitamin is important for your eye health?
Vitamin A plays an important role in vision, as well as in skin health and growth/development.
True or False:
Fiber is a type of carb.
True: Fiber is a "slow-digesting" carb that helps you feel full longer. It can be found in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Name 2 sources of plant-based protein:
Beans (kidney, black, chickpeas) and Nuts/Seeds (peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds)
Explain what a balanced snack means:
Ideally, it contains a carb, fat, and a protein (ex. almonds w/ cheese, yogurt w/ fruit, fruit w/ cheese, or fruit w/ peanut or almond butter)