EATING FOR THE FUTURE

Taylor Pelot & Colin Makepeace

Old Pyramid New Pyramid

Healthy Food Choices

Quick and Easy Breakfast IdeasWhole Wheat ToastPeanut Butter

Daily Food ChoicesBaked PotatoChili Dip

Dealing with the college “Trap”Focusing on price over nutritious value

Food Myths

Diet foods and drinks are better than regular

Dairy is the best source of calcium

Drinking Juice is like eating fruit

Enriched flour

Athletes and Nutrition

Balanced intake of vitamins, proteins, and carbohydrates

Different athletes = Different Diets

Activity level plays a role

Nutrients and Their Roles in an Athlete

Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals

Athlete’s “Super Foods”

YogurtCalcium and Vitamin B-12

OatmealWhole grain

BlueberriesAntioxidants, Vitamin C, and Fiber

SalmonProtein

Women Athletes

Inadequate food intake

Small Snacking instead of meals

The importance of Iron

Food Tips

Read the Entire labels and not just the nutrition factsPomegranate Juice

Shop the perimeter of the store and steer towards whole foods

Take the time to think about what you are eating and drinking

Did you know?

It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to signal to the brain it is full

5 Primary ingredients you want to avoidHigh Fructose Corn SyrupHydrogenated OilsSugarAnimal or Saturated FatsEnriched Flour

The 6 Essential Nutrition Facts

Need of Calcium Need of Folic Acid Need of Fruits and Vegetables Be Active Lose a pound a week Eat right in the Dining Hall

The Colors of the Rainbow White

Lowers Cholesterol Levels and blood pressure Yellow

Helps keep skin young, and your mood Red

Improves your cardiovascular health Green

Balances the hormonal system and relieves anxiety Blue/Violet

Prevents aging, protects against heart disease

College Tips and Pointers

Temptations Make time for meals Balance your meals Manage your portions and keep

leftovers Chicken and Fish over red meats Salads as a side over fries

Fun Facts

BeautyStrawberriesArtichokesQuinoaSalmonShellfishCabbage

Sleep and Lose weight

Conclusion

Being aware of what you hear and who you hear it from

Food Industry is driven by money

Questions