Health lesson 6:Developing proper eating habits

vitamin helpful in maintaining good eyesight and the treatment of infection

Vitamin A

_____________breads and cereals are better for your health because they provide your body with complex carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals.

Whole Grains

Grain products are a good source of ________ and________

carbohydrates and Vitamin B complex

helps to keep the digestive system working properly and guards against colon cancer

fiber

the type of sugar found in all fruit

fructose

example of a whole grain

oatmeal

According to the food chart in the lesson, what food belongs to the grain group. potatoes pizza peanut butter beans

pizza

an excellent source of Vitamin C and Vitamin A

vegetables

What is a "balanced diet"?

A balanced diet is one in which the various food groups are consumed in the right proportions.

Why is it important to eat foods each day from each of the five food groups?

Because no food or food group can supply the body with all the essential nutrients needed for good health, a variety of foods should be eaten each day from each of the five food groups. For example, breads and cereals provide the body with carbohydrates and complex B vitamins. However, breads and cereals are very low in protein and calcium. Eating a lot of bread might boost your energy level, but it will do little to help you build strong bones and muscles. It is essential to your health that a variety of foods be eaten from each of the five food groups.

The Food and Drug Administration has determined that the four food groups give adequate nutritional representation. True False

False

linked to increased immunity and the destruction of toxic substances within the body

Vitamin C

According to the My Plate and other related charts, why is it important to know what a "serving" is?

We all need the general size of proportions and not over eat in one food group.

found in yellow and green vegetables and fruits

carotene

the most abundant source of Vitamin C

citrus fruits

one-half cup of blueberries

serving size

table sugar

sucrose