European Food Adventures, web lesson 1

"European Food Adventures"

web lesson 1

Primary School of Ormilia

Healthy Habits for a happy body, mind and soul

• Nutrition

• Exercise

• Relaxation

Nutrition

• Have 3 main meals and 2 small meals a day

• Have a varied and balanced diet

• Drink at least 1,5 lt of water a day

• Minimize the consumption of sweets

• Limit the amount of salt-use herbs instead

• Prefer seasonal foods that are healthier and also cheaper.

Let's meet the food groups

Grains

Grains are all foods made from wheat, rice, oats, corn, barley or other cereal grains.

They provide us with fibers, B vitamins and minerals like iron, magnesium and selenium. For a better health prefer whole grains.

Grains give us energy and keep our digestive system healthy.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a grain food?

• yoghurt

• melon

• corn

• nut

Proteins

Proteins are all foods made from meat, poultry, fish and other seafood, beans, peas, eggs and processed soy products.

They provide us with protein, B vitamins, vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium. Omega-3 fatty acids which are found in seafood may help reduce the risk for heart disease.

Proteins help build tissues and muscles in our body.

Multiple Select

These are proteins (choose two)

• potato

• sardine

• lentils

• rice

• carrot

Fruits

Apples, oranges, strawberries, kiwi, avocado and all kinds of fruits are precious for our health.

Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories, none have cholesterol and they are sources of many essential nutrients including: potassium, fiber, vitamin C, and folate acid.

Fruits help heal our bodies and keep teeth and gums healthy.

Multiple Choice

How often is it good for our health to eat fruit?

• twice a week

• five times a week

• every day

• 3-4 times a week

Vegetables

There are many vegetables: green, red, orange, purple, yellow, like lettuce, eggplant, peppers, carrots and they are all very healthy!

Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and none have cholesterol. Vegetables may provide fibers, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K , folate acid and minerals.

Vegetables help our digestive and skeletal system. They also help our eyes to see and keep our skin healthy.

Multiple Choice

Choose the red vegetable

• lettuce

• beetroot

• pumpkin

• cauliflower

• eggplant

Dairy products

All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are part of this group.

Dairy foods provide our body with Calcium which is good for bones and teeth, Potassium to maintain healthy blood pressure and Vitamin D which helps to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous.

Eating or drinking dairy products improve bone health – especially during childhood and adolescence.

Multiple Select

What do dairy foods provide our body? (choose two)

• magnesium

• calcium

• vitamin C

• vitamin K

• vitamin D

Fats and oils

Olive oil, canola oil, corn oil, cottonseed oil, sunflower oil, butter and margarine are some examples. Olive oil is considered the best of all oils.

Foods naturally high in oils are nuts, olives, some fish, avocados... Only small amounts of oils are recommended.

Fats increase energy and stamina, improve brain function, speed up recovery and healing and assist in many body processes.

Multiple Choice

Which is the healthiest oil to use?

• canola oil

• corn oil

• olive oil

• cottonseed oil

Exercise

• to make friends

• to have fun

• to gain strong muscles and bones

• to have a healthy heart

• to sleep well

Relaxation

• to feel fresh and energetic

• to restart your body functions

• to be able to consentrate, understand and memorise

• to prevent headaches and dizziness

• to have a healthy skin

Open Ended

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