HealthBy Katie Theisen

What do you know?

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html

•Positive self image

•More energy

•Lower weight and body fat percentage.

Benefits of Eating Healthy and Exercising

How to be a healthy adult:

All information pertaining to the Food Pyramid comes form http://www.choosemyplate.gov/foodgroups/index.html

•Use resources such as a trusted physician or a credible website such as MayoClinic.com for information on health.

•Become familiar with the Food Pyramid and use it as a guide for daily eating.

Grains

Health benefits:• Contains many nutrients

• Whole grains can help fight heart disease

• Help keep you full

RiceOatmealBreadPastaCrackers

VegetablesGreen BeansPeasTomatoesCarrotsPotatoesCornPeppers

Health Benefits:• Contains fiber, Vitamins A and C, and potassium• Reduces risk of heart disease, heart attack and stroke• Can protect against cancers• Low in calories

FruitsApplesBerriesPineappleNectarinesMelonsLemons

Health Benefits:• Fights against many diseases and cancers• Reduces amount of bone loss• Provides many important nutrients

ProteinMeatsPoultryEggsBeansNuts Seafood

Health Benefits:• Building blocks for bones, muscles,

cartilage, skin, and bones• Contains iron, magnesium, zinc,

and many other important vitamins and minerals

DairyMilkCheeseYogurt

Health Benefits:• Helps reduce risk of osteoporosis,

cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes

• Intake as a child positively affects bone development

• Contains important nutrients such as calcium, Vitamin D, and potassium

Healthy MealsRecommended website for healthy meal ideas:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/healthy-eating/index.html

http://www.cachampionsforchange.net/en/docs/Everyday-Healthy-Meals-Cookbook.pdf

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-recipes/NU00585

Educating Children

Picture from www.mass.gov

• Set a good example.

• Explain the importance of eating healthy.

• Let children help prepare meals and snacks.

• Encourage, encourage, encourage

• Do not intimidate.

Let’s get started!!!

Questions?