Fit for Life

Fit for Life

Diet

Do you know what diet means? Some people think it means eating less food to lose weight. But the real meaning of diet is eating foods to stay healthy.

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What is your diet?

• the food you eat

• trying to lose weight

• not eating any sugar

A healthy diet

A healthful diet includes fruits and vegetables. Those foods are great sources of nutrients, such as proteins, vitamins, and minerals. Nutrients are substances that all living things need.

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What are nutrients?

• sugar

• things that all living things need to be healthy

• things that are unhealthy

Your stomach is growling, and you feel tired. A snack could give you an energy boost. But do you know what kind of snack is good for you?

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What is your favorite healthy snack?

Tips

Five a Day--Eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day to stay healthy.

Move That Body!--Playing sports is not the only form of exercise. Go for a walk or skip rope. Do things to keep your body active.

Eat When You Need To--You should eat only when you are hungry or need a quick energy boost.

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How many servings of fruit and vegetables should you eat a day?

• 5

• 4

• 3

Nutrients

Nutrients are substances that all living things need to live and grow. Where can you find nutrients?

Scientists say that there are six groups of nutrients.

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What are nutrients?

• substances that all living things need to live and grow

• sugar

• fat

Water and Vitamins

Water helps the body break down foods for energy.

Vitamins are substances that the body needs to stay healthy. Vitamins are found in most foods.

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Where do you find vitamins?

• only in milk

• only in water

• in most food

Proteins and Minerals

Proteins: Muscle, skin, and hair are made mostly of proteins. The best sources of proteins are cheese, eggs, fish, lean meat, and milk.

Minerals help the body grow and heal from injuries. Minerals can be found in leafy green vegetables.

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Which of these is the best source of protein?

• eggs

• candy

• apples

• bread

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Which nutrient helps build muscle?

• water

• protein

• fruit

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Where is a good place to find minerals?

• leafy green vegetables

• water

• apples

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates include all sugars and starches. Sugars can be found in many fruits and vegetables. Some foods with starches include breads, cereals, and potatoes.

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Which of these would be a healthy source of carbohydrates?

• wheat bread

• candy bar

• ice cream

Fats

Fats also provide energy for the body. Fats can be found in oils, peanuts, salmon, corn, and dairy products such as milk or cheese.

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Which of these would be a source of healthy fat?

• potato chips

• cake

• nuts