1. PRESENTED BY DEE BROWN, JESS BUSKO, & KRISTA ERDMAN Healthy Eating

2. Objectives At the conclusion of this presentation, learners will be able to construct a menu for one full day’s worth of meals that demonstrates healthy food choices.

3. Why Should We Eat Healthy ? Helps us perform better in school, sports, and other activities Helps achieve and maintain a healthy weight Builds a foundation for our future health Image Retrieved 6 October 2015 from http://yourteenmag.com/2015/05/summer-ideas-for-teens/

4. What is Healthy Eating? Eat a balanced diet from all food groups Calories in = Calories out Making healthy food choices a part of daily lifestyle Image Retrieved 4 October 2015 from http://www.kidsfoodsecrets.com/the-kids-food-pyramid.html

5. Making Choices What to Eat Protein: lean meats, fish, beans, eggs Grains: whole vs. refined Fruits : 1 ½ cups/day for girls, 2 cups/day for boys Veggies: fresh, 2 ½ cups/day for girls, 3 cups/day for boys Dairy: yogurt, cheese & milk, 3 cups/day for boys and girls What to Limit Fast food, caffeine, chips & sugars Images Retrieved 4 October 2015 from https://www.momsrising.org/blog/no-more-junk-in-school-foods & http://www.choosemyplate.gov

6. Conclusion & References Conclusion Healthy eating should be a part of our every day lifestyle to enhance our lives now and for the future References United States Department of Agriculture. (2015). MyPlate. [Data file]. Retrieved from http://www.choosemyplate.gov/about