HEALTHY EATING

HABITS OF TEENAGE ATHLETES

PURPOSE:Solid Foundation

Optimize Athletic Performance

MEET THE TEAM: Grains Protein Fruit Vegetables Dairy

PLAYER STATS: GRAINSProvides:

Energy, fiber, vitamins, and minerals

Amount: Girls: 6 oz.

Examples: Whole wheat bread,

oatmeal, brown rice

(USDA, 2013c)

PLAYER STATS: PROTEINProvides:

Building blocks for structure, iron, energy release

Amount: Girls:5 oz.

Examples: Meat, poultry, seafood,

eggs, beans, peas, nuts, seeds

(USDA, 2013e)

PLAYER STATS: FRUITProvide:

Vitamins and minerals

Amount: Girls: 1 ½ C

Examples: Strawberries, kiwi,

oranges, apples, pears, watermelon….

(USDA, 2013b)

PLAYER STATS: VEGETABLES

Provide: Vitamins and minerals

Amount: Girls: 2 ½ C

Examples: Peppers, cabbage, corn,

broccoli, okra, spinach…

(USDA, 2013f)

PLAYER STATS: DAIRYProvide:

Calcium, vitamin D, some fat

Amount: Girls: 3 C

Examples: Milk, cheese, yogurt,

ice cream, fortified beverages

(USDA, 2013a)

(USDA, 2013d)

IN CLASS ACTIVITY:Get into small groups.As a team, make a 1 day menu.Keep in mind: food groups, serving

size, variety.Use MyPlate as a guide.

REFERENCES USDA . 2013a. Dairy. Retrieved from

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/dairy.html USDA. 2013b. Fruits. Retrieved from

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits.html USDA. 2013c. Grains. Retrieved from

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/grains.html USDA. 2013d. MyPlate graphic resources. Retrieved from

http://www.choosemyplate.gov/images/MyPlateImages/JPG/myplate_green.jpg

USDA. 2013e. Protein foods. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/protein-foods.html

USDA. 2013f. Vegetables. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables.html