Nutrition

Kati Rankin

Food Guide Pyramid

The link below takes you to an interactive Food guide pyramid that teaches you about each of the different food groups.

There are 6 different food groups on the food guide pyramid. When clicking the link below it will explain each to you

Food Pyramid

Water Water is the most necessary

nutrient the body requires. More than half of your weight is

water. Water is the main ingredient in

the fluids in your body system Should drink between 5-7 glasses

of water a day Water contains NO calories

Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.

Breakfast is the fuel that gets you going in the morning.

Any Breakfast is better than none, but try to keep it healthy.

Skipping breakfast doesn’t help maintain a healthy weight.

Fruit

Eat 5 servings of fruit of day For the largest part fruit consists of

water just like the human body does Fruit stimulates our memories Fruit makes you feel better Banana Song Yes—Tomatoes are a Fruit!

Tomatoes

to·mato: soft juicy red or yellow fruit eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.

Tomatoes are a good source of vitamins A and C.

Tomatoes may be a significant tool in the fight against cancer

Tomato Fun

Phytochemicals

Pronounced “fight-o-chemicals” Fight to protect your health Help slow aging process and fight

diseases There are more than 900

phytochemicals found in fruits and vegetables today

Steps to Being Fit

1. Eat a variety of foods, especially fruits and vegetables

2. Drink water and milk most often

3. Listen to your body 4. Limit screen time (computer

and TV) 5. Be active

Bad Fats=Saturated Fats These raise blood cholesterol and

cause heart attacks Switch from whole milk or 2% to

skim or 1% milk Eat low-fat desserts and baked

goods Check food labels for Saturated Fat

Amounts Bad Fats

Nutritious Snack Recipe

Strawberry-Banana Roll-Up 1 8-inch flour tortilla 2 T peanut butter 2 T Strawberry jelly (or your favorite) 1 Banana, peeled

Place tortilla on a paper towel. Microwave 10 seconds Spread with peanut butter. Then add strawberry jelly. Place the banana near the right edge of the tortilla. Fold up the ends of the tortilla. Then roll-up.