Why Eat Healthy Foods?

Why should you eat healthy foods?

• Food is fuel for your body

• Food tastes better when it's healthy

• Healthy foods are cheaper

• Eating healthy foods is trendy

Which nutrient is important for building strong bones?

• Protein

• Iron

• Calcium

• Vitamin C

Which foods help keep your eyes, skin, and hair healthy?

• Milk, yogurt, and cheese

• Donuts and pastries

• Potato chips and corn chips

• Vegetables, nuts, and beans

What is junk food?

• Food that has few nutrients and is high in fat, sugar, or salt

• Food that is organic and natural

• Food that is expensive

• Food that is made at home

How can you choose a healthy breakfast?

• Have bacon, sausage, and hash browns

• Skip breakfast altogether

• Eat whole wheat toast or multigrain bagels

• Eat donuts and pastries

How can you choose a healthy lunch?

• Eat pizza or hamburgers

• Skip lunch and have a snack instead

• Have salad with grilled chicken

• Eat potato chips or corn chips

Which type of bread is more nutritious?

• Multigrain bread

• Whole grain bread

• White bread

• Sourdough bread

Water is very healthy. Type True or False

Plain low fat milk is very unhealthy. Type True or False

Eating a little bit of dark chocolate is good for your heart, says research! Type True or False