PRESENTED BY DEE BROWN, JESS BUSKO, & KRISTA ERDMAN

Healthy Eating

Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, learners will be able to construct a menu for one full day’s worth of meals that demonstrates healthy food choices.

Why Should We Eat Healthy?

Helps us perform better in school, sports, and other activities

Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight

Builds a foundation for our future health

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What is Healthy Eating?

Eat a balanced diet from all food groups

Calories in = Calories out

Making healthy food choices a part of daily lifestyle

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Making Choices

What to EatProtein: lean meats, fish, beans,

eggsGrains: whole vs. refinedFruits: 1 ½ cups/day for girls, 2

cups/day for boysVeggies: fresh, 2 ½ cups/day for

girls, 3 cups/day for boysDairy: yogurt, cheese & milk, 3

cups/day for boys and girls

What to Limit• Fast food, caffeine, chips & sugars

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Conclusion & References

ConclusionHealthy eating should be a part of our every day

lifestyle to enhance our lives now and for the future

ReferencesUnited States Department of Agriculture. (2015). MyPlate. [Data file]. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/about