eating nutritious foods
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By:Stephanie Hall
The Importance of Eating Nutritious
Foods
Eating Nutritious FoodsHave you ever stopped to think, I mean really think about the nutritious foods
you eat daily?
Nutritious Foods
• Physical health is good
• More active less tired• Weight is controlled• Mental ability is alert
• Quick thinking• Mind remembers
more things
Health Problems and Issues
•High Blood Pressure
•Breathing Difficulties
•Cardiovascular Disease
• Obesity•Osteoporosis• Diabetes• Death
Society StatisticsO Center for Disease Control and
Prevention in 2011, estimated one out of five children are either overweight or have become obese.
O One-third of America’s children are at risk of becoming overweight or obese.
Statistical ResearchO In 2011 the United States Department of
Agriculture collected data proving three-quarters of Americans need to change their diet.
O According to the 2010 National Dairy Council adolescents between 9th and 12th grades only consume three servings of milk daily.
O One-fifth of students between 9th and 12th grades eat at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
O Only two percent of school age students eat the recommended number of servings daily from
all food groups.
Making Nutritious Changes
O Eat three nutritious balanced meals each day from each basic food group.
O Foods need to be nutrient-rich in vitamins, minerals, having few calories.
O Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
O Daily physical exercise.
Making Dietary ChangesO Eating nutritious foods are essential
to one’s physical heath and cognitive ability.
O It is important that you understand how to change your eating habits and begin eating nutritious foods.
Nutritious Diet GuidelinesO Education about amounts of calorie
intake, carbohydrates, sugars, and fats.
O Select foods from each basic food groups.
O Appropriate daily consumption of water.
ConclusionO A healthy diet is the foundation of a
healthy lifestyle.O Nutritious foods come from all basic
food groups.O Daily physical exercise is essential.O Negative health problems or issues
are less likely to occur.O Remember, everyday ask yourself
am I eating nutritious food and are my dietary choices good ones?
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