Healthful meal planning chapter 4 lesson 3

The importance of Breakfast When a body breaks down carbohydrates it converts them to sugars called GLUCOSE Glucose – The body’s main source of energy Eating healthful breakfast helps teens have a longer attentions span and more positive attitude

Planning Your Other Meals Eat regular meals Watch portion sizes Eat less of the “pyramid tip” foods Plan and make healthful lunches Achieve balance over time

Smart Snacking Snacks with a high nutrient density – amount of nutrients in a food relative to the number of calories See page 104

Low Nutrient Foods Potato chips Candy bars Soft drinks Chocolate chip cookies Dips make with sour cream

Nutrient Dense Foods Pretzels Raisins Mixed vegetable juice Low-fat frozen yogurt Graham crackers Dips made with salsa

Healthy Snacks Chunks or slices of unpeeled fruit or vegetable dipped in low-fat yogurt Bowl of whole grain cereal with skim milk Popcorn toped with parmesan cheese Whole wheat crackers spread with peanut butter Microwaveable soft pretzel and stick of string cheese