This document discusses the importance of nutrition and physical activity for a healthy lifestyle. It outlines the major food groups in the food pyramid and essential nutrients needed for growth, including carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. The document also emphasizes incorporating daily physical activity and exercise through aerobic fitness, flexibility, and strength training to support health and reduce disease risks. A balanced diet and regular activity are presented as keys to lifelong wellness.
2. Why Nutrition is Important A balanced diet equals a healthy diet. A balanced diet includes nutritious foods that provide protein, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals and water that a body needs. A well balanced diet provides the energy for kids to grow and develop to their full potential. A poor diet fails to provide the body with the right nutrients that are needed to properly grow. Having a well balanced diet as a kid will kick start you for the rest of your life.
3. Food Pyramid •Orange: grains • Red: fruits • Green: vegetables • Blue: dairy and dairy products • Purple: proteins (meat, beans, fish and nuts) • Yellow: fats and oils • Provide a variety of nutrient dense foods from the five food groups.
4. Nutritiants Carbohydrates- are the preferred source of energy of a well balanced diet. Protein- are needed for growth and development as well as development. Fats- supplies the body with calories used for fuel and a ready source of energy. Vitamins- are organic substances that are necessary for normal body functions, growth and maintenance. Minerals- are non-organic substances that are necessary for normal growth, functioning and maintenance of the body. Water- provides the body with hydration, which is important since body weight is made up of 50-70% water
5. Types of foods Carbohydrates- grains, pastas, cereals and breads. Protein- meats, cheese, milk, eggs, beans, and nuts. Fat-butter, marbling in stakes and other meats. Vitamins- fish, oils, fruits and vegetables Minerals- sodium, potassium(bananas) , calcium (milk) and iron. Water-found in various foods and beverages.
6. How to Obtain a Healthy Lifestyle Aim for fitness- Aim for a healthy weight. Be physically active each day. Build a healthy base- Let the pyramid guide your food choices. Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables. Keep food safe to eat. Choose sensibly- Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat. Choose beverages and foods to moderate your in takes of sugars. Choose and prepare your foods with less salt.
7. Physical Activity The food guide pyramid includes stairs. The stairs represent the importance of exercise and active play on a daily basis.
8. Importance of Being Active Needed for Health and Well Being Setting a Foundation Reduction in Various Disease Risks Helps to Learn Better
10. Activities Aerobic fitness – large muscle movements for long periods time. Long distance bike, Swim, Run Flexibility – ability to move joints through full range of motion. Stretching Muscular fitness – combination of strength and endurance. Stick to resistance training Strength Exerting the muscle to maximal force onetime Endurance Exerting muscle to max force repeatedly over a period of time
11. Bad Activities Many of these activities are bad unless kept in moderation. Video Games TV Laziness Computer Time Screen Time in General
