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Eating Right Every Day
Why do you think it is important to eat healthy every day? What would happen if we only ate junk food?
It is important to eat right every day so that you can be health, strong, and feel good.
GrainsMake half of your grains whole
Grains- corn, wheat, barley, etc. Grains can be found in bread. Rice is also a grain.
You should eat about 3 servings of grains a day.• A serving would be ½ a cup of brown
rice, 1 cup of white rice, or a small roll.
Grains give us energy, fiber, and vitamins
What are some of your favorite foods from this group?
VegetablesVary your veggies
Vegetables include broccoli, carrots, peas, lettuce, and corn.
You should have 2-3 cups a day depending on age
Vegetables give you vitamins, reduces risk for diseases, and help you maintain a healthy diet
What are some vegetables that you like to eat?
FruitsFocus on fruits
Fruits include oranges, apples, bananas, and watermelon
You should eat 1-2 cups a day depending on age
Fruits provide vitamins and reduces risk for disease
What are some fruits that you like to eat?
OilsKnow your fats
Fats and Oils include canola oil, nuts, olives, and some fish
You should have only 4-5 teaspoons a day depending on age
Oils/Fats are good for you because they provide vitamin E and they are “essential fatty acids” needed for your body
What fats/oils do you consume?
MilkGet your calcium rich foods
Milk- cheese, yogurt, milk, frozen yogurt, cottage cheese.
You should have about 2-3 cups of milk every day.
Milk is good for you because it contains calcium which keeps bones strong, and also other important nutrients.
What types of milk to do you like?
Meat and BeansGo lean on protein
Meat/Beans- beef, chicken, lamb, eggs, all beans
You should eat 4-5 ounces depending on age.• An ounce is a small steak, 1 egg, or ¼
cup beans
Some of the health benefits include: vitamins, minerals, and good fatty acids
What meats/beans do you like?
Discretionary CaloriesExtras for luxury foods
What are discretionary calories?• Extra calories each person has to use to eat
more of one group than normal, or more food that day
Many people only have 100-300 discretionary calories a day
Lets brainstorm some ways to use discretionary calories.• Examples: add fats or sweeteners to food,
eat fattier foods.
Physical ActivityStrive for 60 minutes or more per day
What is physical activity?• Walking, running, biking, hiking,
swimming
Moderate vs. Vigorous activity.• Moderate- walking, golf, dancing• Vigorous- running, basketball,
walking fast
What are some moderate or vigorous activities that you do every day?