INVESTIGATOR

What is one of the most important meals of the day? Why?
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.  Research shows that skipping breakfast can affect children's intellectual performance.

What is an important key to a healthy diet?  What does it do and in what foods can you find it?
One very important ingredient for a healthy diet is calcium which children and teens need to help them build strong, healthy bone. By consuming enough calcium now, kids can lower their risk of developing osteoporosis and fragile bones later in life. Good sources include low fat or nonfat milk, yogurt, and certain vegetables, such as spinach, broccoli, and kale.

What are some good snack foods?
Low fat yogurt, fresh fruit, and pretzels.

Write a list of some of the things you find under STUDENTS CAN.
Set goals for healthy eating habits and monitor progress.
Make healthy choices in the school cafeteria or when packing lunch.
Ask for healthy snacks.
Encourage friends and family members to eat healthy foods and be physically active.
Use nutrition labels to select low fat snacks.
Urge the student council to request healthy food choices in school and at school events.
Take elective courses in health, nutrition, cooking, and physical education.
Help plan school and family menus.
Be active at home and in school!

Healthy Meal.
1 Glass of Milk -milk group.
1 serving of chicken and rice-poultry and bread group.
2 servings of steamed broccoli-vegtable group.
1 sliced apple-fruit group.
 
 


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