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?