Nutrition Month Display Eating 9 to 5!   Every year in March, dietitians across Canada remind us of the importance of healthy eating and the positive impact nutrition has on our health and well-being. Nutrition Month 2015 is dedicated to helping Canadians to eat well at work. The slogan for the campaign is Eating 9 to 5! This display has been specially adapted for high school students, to apply the theme to their school day. Students will find information about the importance of healthy eating for academic performance, as well as practical tips to incorporate into their daily school routine. In order to engage students, a mock social media presence (Snapchat, Twitter, and Instagram) was created to show how the Nutrition Month tips may actually fit into their lives. It is important to note that the pictures depicted in this portion of the display show a cell phone being used before and after school hours. Regardless of this, the social media portion of the display is an optional addition to the bulletin, as to not interfere with your school’s cell phone policy. This bulletin display was designed with ease of assembly in mind. Within this email, you will find an attached PowerPoint that contains multiple slides that comprise the display, including an introduction slide that depicts how the slides can be arranged. However, this display incorporates flexibility as well. There are extra slides included so that teachers can decide what information best meets their students’ needs. For example, there is a slide that talks about making healthy choices at the cafeteria. Schools that do not have a cafeteria may instead decide to use the slide on energy drinks. There is also a design option to include all of the provided slides. Besides printing, a few select slides will require a small amount of cutting to look their best. Thank you for considering the use of the Nutrition Month Display. For more information about the campaign and available resources, please visit: http://www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/Nutrition-Month/Nutrition-Month-2015.aspx

High School Display Setup Slide #13 Slide #14 March is Nutrition Month iPhone with packed lunch iPhone with alarm Boost your brain.. Dairy Farmers of Canada Poster Lunch tips Breakfast tips Conquer the caf Silence your rumbling stomach iPhone with backpack Clearing campus iPhone with Twitter feed water Snacking tips Slides #13 and #14 can either be placed as shown, or used to replace slides that do not apply to your school. More Info = corresponding iPhone (needs to be cut out)

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Pump up your nutrients with these great breakfast ideas! Breakfast Tips Pump up your nutrients with these great breakfast ideas! Blend a handful of spinach or kale in a fruit smoothie.   Add chopped apples, pears, or peaches onto oatmeal. Sprinkle berries onto breakfast cereal or yogurt. Slept through your fourth alarm? Go for ready-to-eat items such as fruit and containers of yogurt or individual packages of trail mix.

Boost Your Brain Power with Breakfast! Skipping breakfast makes your brain and body lack fuel, and you might be unable to concentrate in class. Eating a healthy breakfast is linked to: Healthy body weight: feel your best! Improved appetite control: avoid the morning munchies! Better intake of key nutrients: be healthy! Image from: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSc8gKPQg5cEmojclQ33-tAtqrfPyJB0lFkGXB8es6qH4arz0kn Image from: https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQhhVqmvIq0GNSRQmXnsHsG97RsmBop-goaYzCSLSRKEdkNTjfK Image from: https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcST2xjrGm7RNKwA0ANBRuvwbAL4jthlxvemrZO0VswPvBq1Btbt

Make your locker a vending machine! Snacking Tips Make your locker a vending machine! Never get caught food-daydreaming in class again! Keep non- perishable healthy foods in your locker to satisfy your stomach. Pre-portioned packs of almonds, pistachios, or pumpkin seeds Small containers of whole grain cereals Whole grain crackers Snack-size cans of light tuna Homemade whole grain granola bars or muffins Image from: http://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--tZwbJ-Gp--/dvfr1ss2b2pb4jntafv0.jpg

Silence Your Rumbling Stomach When you’re hungry math gets even harder. Help peak your attention span in class by snacking during breaks. Did you know? There’s a big difference between a snack and a treat. Treats such as cookies, chips, and chocolate are low in nutrients and are best enjoyed only once in a while. Image from: https://www.google.ca/search?q=black+design&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=M3GpVNuwBc-tyAT804GgAw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=teenager+not+paying+attention+in+class&facrc=_&imgdii=_&imgrc=dkZkpv_F2z83GM%253A%3B9HJrKvhXnZj7lM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252F2.bp.blogspot.com%252F-eyLiM41kAgU%252FTzIWOXrscCI%252FAAAAAAAAAEk%252F8S_AxTlYllY%252Fs1600%252Fteenage_daydreamin_1647428a.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fasianmouse.blogspot.com%252F%3B460%3B288

Lunch Tips Packing your own lunch is a good way to make sure you’re eating a healthy meal. Look online! There is often nutritional information available for the cafeteria and other lunch hot-spots. Image from: http://www.shapingyouth.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/ml_mcdonalds.jpg Image from: http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01556/lunch_1556717c.jpg

No time to pack lunch? No problem. Conquer the Cafeteria No time to pack lunch? No problem. Love pizza? Get a thin whole grain crust, load on the veggie toppings, and stick to a single layer of cheese. Craving a sandwich? Choose whole grain bread, double up on veggies, and choose leaner meats such as chicken or turkey. Want salad satisfaction? Grilled chicken trumps crispy every time. Ask for dressing on the side and drizzle it on lightly. Image from: http://www.21stcenturyfood.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/cafeteria-lunch.jpg

Clearing Campus for Lunch? Try these tips to keep nutrition in while you’re eating out. Downsize it. Ask for half-portions or save part of your meal for tomorrow’s lunch. Forget about fried. Choose steamed, baked, broiled, grilled, or roasted instead of fried options. Double up on veggies. Choose leafy green salads or cooked veggies for sides. Pile veggies on your wrap, burger, or pizza. Don’t get too saucy! Salad dressings, spreads, and sauces are often high in fat. Get them on the side and use just enough for taste.

Make Water Your New BFF Staying hydrated helps to avoid that sleepy feeling that comes with sitting in class all day. Make your water bottle as essential to your daily routine as your cell phone! Try adding cucumber, berries, lemon, or mint to make your water more exciting. Image from: http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81TBFYC1KvL._SL1500_.jpg

There’s a Reason it’s Called Monster There are unknown health effects for some of the ingredients in energy drinks. Studies show that energy drinks make people feel extra tired the next day. Water will never let you down like that! Regularly drinking energy drinks will make you no longer feel a buzz from them. The more often you drink them, the more you need to buy. Information from: http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/100713p62.shtml : http://www.canadianbeverage.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Health-Canada-Energy-Drink-Safety-Assessment.pdf Image from: http://a.dilcdn.com/bl/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2013/06/iStock_000022733187XSmall.jpg

Prep Yourself for Practice If you sweat a lot and do not drink enough water you will get dehydrated. Avoid the unwanted symptoms of dehydration by keeping the water flowing! Pop or juice may upset your stomach; make water your go-to! Within 30 minutes of a workout, you should eat something to help your muscles recover. Healthy recovery food ideas are: graham crackers with peanut butter plain yogurt with fruit Information from: http://www.cps.ca/documents/position/sport-nutrition-for-young-athletes Image from: www.calvarysport.com

Are you looking for more information? Take a look at these resources for more healthy eating tips. www.dietitians.ca www.nutritionmonth.ca www.eatipster.com www.eatwise.ca www.cookspiration.com www.eatrightontario.ca March is Nutrition Month Logo - http://fightforfitnow.wordpress.com/category/health-news/ Dietitians of Canada Logo - http://www.ashleyrd.com/credentials/