1. The Importance of Eating
Nutritious Foods
By:
Stephanie Hall

2. Eating Nutritious Foods
Have you ever stopped to think,
I mean really think about the
nutritious foods you eat daily?

3. Nutritious Foods
• Physical health is good
• More active less tired
• Weight is controlled
• Mental ability is aler t
• Quick thinking
• Mind remembers more
things

4. Health Problems
and Issues
•

5. Society Statistics
O Center for Disease Control and Prevention in
2011, estimated one out of five children are
either overweight or have become obese.
O One-third of America’s children are at risk of
becoming overweight or obese.

6. Statistical Research
O In 2011 the United States Department of Agriculture
collected data proving three-quarters of Americans
need to change their diet.
O According to the 2010 National Dairy Council
adolescents between 9th and 12th grades only
consume three servings of milk daily.
O One-fifth of students between 9th and 12th grades eat
at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
O Only two percent of school age students eat the
recommended number of servings daily from
all food groups.

7. Making Nutritious Changes
O Eat three nutritious balanced meals each
day from each basic food group.
O Foods need to be nutrient-rich in vitamins,
minerals, having few calories.
O Breakfast is the most important meal of the
day.
O Daily physical exercise.

8. Making Dietary Changes
O Eating nutritious foods are essential to one’s
physical heath and cognitive ability.
O It is important that you understand how to
change your eating habits and begin eating
nutritious foods.

9. Nutritious Diet Guidelines
O Education about amounts of calorie intake,
carbohydrates, sugars, and fats.
O Select foods from each basic food groups.
O Appropriate daily consumption of water.

10. Conclusion
O A healthy diet is the foundation of a healthy
lifestyle.
O Nutritious foods come from all basic food
groups.
O Daily physical exercise is essential.
O Negative health problems or issues are less
likely to occur.
O Remember, everyday ask yourself am I
eating nutritious food and are my dietary
choices good ones?