Facts about nutrition
"The Wealthier the _______"
Healthier
How many meals are needed each day for good school performance?
3
What are 4 examples of protein to include in the protein section of your balanced plate?
- Fish
- Chicken/poultry
- Nuts
- Cow/beef
Dégagé Ministries and Hand2Hand
What is a food desert?
An urban area in which it is difficult to buy affordable or good-quality fresh food.
What is a consequence of poor nutrition in the brain?
- Impaired fine motor skills
- lower IQ
What are benefits of whole grains?
What food organization focuses on summer food programs?
Hand2Hand
What are 3 main reasons that hold Americans back from eating healthy?
- Too expensive
- Too little time to cook/prepare
- Lack of knowledge
What 1 in __ children in America live without consistent access to nutritious food?
Give us 3 examples of healthy fats
Avocado, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, soybean, olives, fatty fish, as well as olive, soy, and sunflower oils.
Over how many schools has Kids Food Basket Partnered with in West Michigan
60
What is food security?
The state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable nutritious food.
How many children worldwide living in poverty don't have access to school meals?
73 million
3 part question:
1. How many glasses of water do you need to be drinking daily?
2. What drinks are fine to also have in balanced plate?
3. What should we avoid?
1. 6-8
2. Coffee and tea
3. Sugary drinks
In what way does Kids Food Basket distribute meals to children?
In backpacks
What is Food Consumption Optimization (FCO)?
Focuses on choosing the best combination of food ingredient, and improving nutrition in households while minimizing food waste.
What percentage of students who receive A's do not drink pop on the daily?
41%
What benefits come from a diet rich in vegetables and fruits?
- Can lower blood pressure
- Reduce the risk of heart decisive and stroke
- Prevent some types of cancer
- Lower risk of eye and digestive problems
- Have a positive effect upon blood sugar which can help keep astute in check
What food organization offers most of their services to people or families facing homelessness?
Dégagé Ministries