Emotions and Eating
This emotion often makes people eat more sugary snacks or comfort food.
Feeling stressed or sad
What is the best drink to hydrate your body?
Water
Eating healthy foods helps your brain _ better.
Think or learn
This vitamin is important for strong bones and teeth.
Vitamin D
If you see someone eating alone at lunch, you should do this.
invite them to sit with you and maybe ask them what they need
When we feel happy, we are more likely to make healthy food choices? True or False
True
Eating a variety of these can help your body get the nutrients it needs to stay strong.
fruits and vegetables
Protein is an important nutrient for our brain to function and helps you concentrate in school? True or False
True
The nutrient found in bananas helps you have good muscle function.
potassium
You see your friend eating chips at 7:35am. What can we suggest?
Suggest we eat the chips later after we have had breakfast
What is a feeling we might experience when we have eaten too much?
Feeling stuffed, uncomfortable, sleepy
It’s important to have this amount of physical activity each day to stay healthy.
30 minutes
A lack of sleep can make you feel like this and may affect your food choices.
tired or cranky
These are the building blocks of the body that help you grow and repair muscles.
proteins
If we are having trouble with eating fruits and vegetables, how else can we have our fruits and vegetables besides their original form.
Smoothies
Feeling good about yourself can help you make these types of choices more often.
healthy food choices
This type of food should be eaten in moderation, as it’s high in fat and sugar.
Junk food or processed food
This type of mood is likely to make you crave more sugary foods.
tired or stressed
This type of fat is good for your heart and can be found in foods like avocados and olive oil
unsaturated fat
Before eating, it’s helpful to check in with your body. You might ask yourself: “Am I hungry or just bored?” This is called being __________.
Mindful
When you feel nervous or anxious, this type of food can sometimes make you feel better temporarily, but it’s better to talk to someone about your feelings. True or False?
True
When someone you care about is stressed and doesn’t feel like eating, it’s important to encourage them to __________.
talk about their feelings and take care of themselves
Eating a balanced meal helps your body feel good. What can you have with your cheeseburger to make a healthier meal?
Answers may vary
These help your body stay hydrated and are found in fruits and vegetables.
electrolytes
Eating food while distracted, like watching TV or playing video games, can make you feel like you’re still hungry. Why is that?
That is because you’re not paying attention to how full your body feels