Macronutrients
What macronutrient does pasta have?
Carbohydrates!
If you have a protein and carbohydrate on your plate, what is your plate missing?
What vitamin do carrots have?
Vitamin A!
What is mindful eating?
Mindful eating means paying full attention to the present moment as you choose, prepare, and eat your food.
What food is a protein and a fat?
Nuts or nut butter!
What macronutrient does avocado have?
Fats!
Name a balanced dinner meal?
Lots of examples!
What foods have iron?
Meat, green veggies, cereal, rice
What does the fullness scale do?
Helps you listen to your body's fullness during a meal.
Are gorillas' carnivores or herbivores?
Herbivores!
What does protein do in your body?
Helps muscles grow and helps cell growth!
What can you add to a snack like Cheese Itz to make it more filling?
A protein or fat like a cheese stick or peanut butter crackers!
What food has vitamin D in it?
Milk or diary products!
Name 3 benefits of mindful eating?
1. Establishing a healthy relationship with food
2. Responding to food cravings in a balanced way
3. Improves self-acceptance
List 3 foods that they serve at a Mexican restaurant?
Chips, guac, queso, tacos, burritos
What macronutrient gives you energy?
Carbohydrates!
Name a balanced breakfast meal?
Lots of examples!
What does calcium do?
Helps your bones stay strong!
Name a mindfulness technique to use when eating?
Eliminate distractions
Do a hunger check
Go through the senses
What is Ms. Ava's favorite food?
French Fries!
What do fats do in your body?
Help absorb vitamins A, D, E, K and keeps your hair, skin, and nails nice!
What is a good plant-based protein?
Tofu, beans, edamame
Name 5 different vitamins or minerals?
True or false, it takes 1hour to tell if you are full or not after eating.
False, it only takes 20-30 minutes!
Name a food Ms. Ava doesn't like?
Asparagus, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms!