Healthy Eating

What are the five main food groups?

• fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, dairy

• meat, fish, nuts, seeds, legumes

• fast food, junk food, processed snacks, sugary drinks, fried foods

• sweets, desserts, candies, pastries, ice cream

How can you identify the nutritional value of a food product?

• Ask a friend for their opinion

• Consult a horoscope

• Flip a coin

• Check the nutrition facts label on the packaging.

Why is portion control important for maintaining a healthy diet?

• Portion control encourages binge eating

• Portion control makes it harder to track food intake

• Portion control helps manage calorie intake, prevents overeating, and ensures a balanced consumption of nutrients.

• Portion control leads to nutrient deficiencies

Give an example of a healthy snack option.

• Handful of mixed nuts

• Bag of chips

• Candy bar

• Sugary cereal

What does a balanced meal consist of?

• Carbohydrates and vitamins only

• Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals in appropriate proportions.

• Only proteins and fats

• Minerals and water only

Name one food item from each food group.

• Pasta

• Fruits: Apple, Vegetables: Broccoli, Grains: Rice, Protein: Chicken, Dairy: Milk

• Carrot

• Banana

How can you read and understand a nutrition label?

• Assume all % Daily Values are accurate and do not vary

• Ignore the serving size and calories, they are not important

• Only focus on the macronutrients, the rest is irrelevant

• Start by checking the serving size, number of servings per container, calories, macronutrients, micronutrients, and % Daily Value.

Why is it important to limit the intake of sugary snacks?

• Sugary snacks have no impact on health

• Eating sugary snacks improves overall health

• Limiting sugary snacks helps prevent health issues like obesity, tooth decay, and chronic diseases.

• Limiting sugary snacks leads to vitamin deficiencies

What are some tips for controlling portion sizes?

• Use smaller plates, measure portions, be mindful of serving sizes, avoid eating directly from containers, and listen to your body's hunger cues.

• Ignore hunger cues and eat whenever you want

• Use the largest plates available to fit more food

• Eat as fast as possible to avoid overeating

How can you incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet?

• Replace fruits and vegetables with sugary snacks

• Add fruits and vegetables to every meal, snack on them, try new recipes, and keep a variety of fresh produce available.

• Avoid fruits and vegetables completely

• Only eat processed foods