By Kati Greear and Faith Steinbacher
The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth. Good Nutrition= to getting the right amount of nutrients from healthy foods in the right combinations A key factor in developing and maintaining good health
A guide to help people make the best eating choices A daily reminder of how to better give your body the nutrients it needs Everything in moderation Achieving a balanced diet
Daily Recommendation= 3 ounces In general, 1 slice of bread, 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice, cooked pasta, or cooked cereal can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the Grains Group. 6-8 servings per day is suggested in your daily intake A source of antioxidants fiber, vitamin E, iron, and B vitamins
Daily Recommendation= 5 ounces It is best to maintain 3-6 oz per day The body uses proteins for energy in the body After water, protein is the most plentiful substance in the body Protein builds, maintains, and replaces the tissues in your body
Children 9-13 years old should have 1 ½ cups of fruit every day Children 9-13 year old also need 2-2 ½ cups of vegetables every day Vitamin C is important for growth and repair all body tissues, helps heal cuts and wounds, and keeps teeth and gum health 4-5 servings per day is requested in your daily intake
Daily Recommendation= 3 cups It is best to maintain 2-3 servings per day in your dairy intake Has calcium to help build strong bones. All 50 states in the United States have dairy farms Dairy also contains nutrients such as potassium, Vitamin D protein, and calcium
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Pasta - Macaroni - Fettuccine - Spaghetti Cereal -Oatmeal -Box Cereal Bread -Bagels -Wheat Bread -Muffins -French Bread -Sliced Bread Rice -Brown Rice -White Rice
6-8 servings
Vitamin C
A) Cucumber, Banana, Asparagus B) Tomato, Squash, Pineapple C) Corn, Green Beans, Apple D) Broccoli, Peas, Carrots
A) True B) False
A) Beef B) Spinach C) Chicken D) Peanuts
Help Build Strong Bones!