Understanding Healthy Eating

The video explores what it means to be healthy, emphasizing the importance of food and activity. It explains hunger as a signal for the body's need for nutrients, likening it to a car needing fuel. The concept of a balanced diet is introduced, highlighting the necessity of consuming a variety of foods to obtain essential nutrients like proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals. A healthy diet provides energy for daily activities and growth.

What are some factors that affect our health?

• Neither food nor activity

• Both what we eat and how active we are

• Only how active we are

• Only the food we eat

Why do we feel tired or grumpy when hungry?

• Because we are dehydrated

• Because we are bored

• Because we need more sleep

• Because our bodies need food to function properly

What is a balanced diet?

• Eating only one type of food

• Eating a variety of foods

• Eating only fruits

• Eating only vegetables

Why is it important to eat a variety of foods?

• To save money

• To get all the necessary nutrients

• To eat more calories

• To avoid boredom

Which of the following is NOT a type of nutrient?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

• Water

What do nutrients help our bodies do?

• Make us taller

• Change our eye color

• Make us sleepy

• Provide energy and support growth

What is one benefit of a healthy diet?

• It allows us to eat as much as we want

• It makes us feel full all the time

• It gives us energy to learn and play

• It makes us never feel hungry