Building a Nutritious Diet and Healthy Habits
FOOD Basic Need of Life Fuel for our body Hunger tells body need more fuel
REASON to EAT #1 PHYSICAL
Other Reasons we EAT #2 SOCIAL
Other Reasons we EAT #3 EMOTIONAL
NUTRITION Eating food the body needs to Grow Develop Work Eating nutritiously now important Growing more now than any other time in life
DIET The food and drink we choose to consume regularly It’s NOT:
Factors Influence DIET GEOGRAPHY
Factors Influence DIET CULTURAL BACKGROUND
Factors Influence Diet FAMILY
Factors Influence Diet CONVENIENCE
Factors Influence Diet COST
Factors Influence Diet ADVERTISING
Factors Influence Diet FRIENDS
Factors Influence Diet PERSONAL TASTE
Recommended Dietary Allowance Guidelines you should get from food you eat for: Vitamins Minerals Protein Calories Sugars Fats Important to vary food you eat Only guideline-no 2 people the same