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Nutrition: Lesson 2

Nutrition: Lesson 2. Focus on fruits, try things other than the usuals Eat more dark green, leafy and orange vegetables Make half of your grain intake “Whole Grains” Eat calcium-rich foods – low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese Meat – Leaner the better - Eat more chicken and fish.

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Nutrition: Lesson 2

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  1. Nutrition:Lesson 2

  2. Focus on fruits, try things other than the usuals • Eat more dark green, leafy and orange vegetables • Make half of your grain intake “Whole Grains” • Eat calcium-rich foods – low-fat milk, yogurt and cheese • Meat – Leaner the better • - Eat more chicken and fish Making Smart Choices

  3. Aim for a healthy weight • 60 minutes of activity each day • Increase intensity during workouts Balancing Food & Activity

  4. Use MyPyramid to help you make healthy choices and to help you eat the right amount of food from each food group • Learn proper portion sizes to help make maintaining weight easier MyPyramid

  5. Getting the Most Nutrition from Your Calories Active teens can eat more without gaining weight than inactive teens - consider your activity level and how many calories you need to get through the day Take in Fats, Sugar, and Salt in moderation

  6. Importance ofBreakfast Body uses energy all night Studies show a healthy breakfast improves: Mental and Physical performance all day Reduces fatigue Grades and attendance in school Skipping breakfast can lead to over eating later in the day

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