start your engines!!! a guide to better food choices in school and home

Laura McAlonan, MPH StudentLaura McAlonan, MPH Student

Walden UniversityWalden University

PUBH 6165PUBH 6165

Instructor: Dr. H. RubinInstructor: Dr. H. Rubin

Winter 2011Winter 2011

GOAL: To educate, inform, and activate the lives of students and parents on the importance of fueling the body’s engine with healthy food choices in school and at home.

1. The fuel that feeds the body engine.

2. Start the day with a healthy Breakfast.

3. Refuel with a nourishing Lunch and invigorating snack.

4. Re-energize with a dynamic Dinner.

5. Reflect on favorite activities and foods with the family at the end of the day.

1. Water: the liquid of life2. Dietary Fat: help insulate,

build, and maintain the energy of the body

3. Carbohydrates: fuels the body with glucose

4. Protein: strengthen and energize the body as building blocks of muscle

5. Fruits and Veggies: provide minerals and vitamins to keep the body running smoothly

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/index.html

The CDC revealed that 1/3 of school aged children in the US born in the year 2000 would develop diabetes by the time they entered high school.

Legislation, like the National School Lunch Act, were passed by the Senate and the House to increase funds for school lunch by only six cents.

Cooper, A. (2010) Progressive, 74/75(12/1), 24-25.

The number of overweight children and families has grown from 6.5% in 1963 to 19.2% in 2008.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) define a child as overweight if their Body Mass Index (BMI) is over 30.

To learn more about your BMI go to: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/trends.html

1. Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day.

2. Labeled the “liquid of life”, because without it many creatures, environments, and plants would not survive.

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/index.html

1. Fats (monosaturated and polysaturated) should make up at least 25 to 35% of daily dietary intake.

2. Remember: BALANCE and SMALL Portions.

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/index.html

1. To sustain a healthy digestive system, eat at least 14 to 20 grams of fiber a day.

2. BALANCE food choices and choose small portions to recharge and refuel with carbohydrates.

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/index.html

1. Recommended daily intake: 19 to 34 grams of protein per day.

2. Proteins are constantly being replaced and reused by the body.

http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/index.html

1.Fruits and vegetables contain the fiber, vitamins, and minerals needed to keep the body clean and healthy.

2.Fruits and veggies are colorful for a reason and can make eating healthy fun!http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/index.html

1. Obesity can cause serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, sleep apnea, and asthma.

2. Boys aged 6 should eat at least 1600 calories per day.

3. Girls aged 6 should eat at least 1400 calories per day.

4. Exercise for at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week.

To LEARN more about how many calories you should eat per day go to: http://fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/index.html

1. Read the labels Together!

2. Choose foods LOW in sodium and sugar.

3. Remember: BALANCE the 5 food groups.

4. Choose polysaturated and monosaturated fats.

5. Choose foods high in potassium (i.e. bananas, yogurt)

http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/wecan/eat-right/smart-food-shopping.htm

Make eating healthy fun by preparing meals and eating as a family can unlock a healthy future.

If healthy food options are not available in school, bring your balanced lunch and snacks with you.

Healthy Nutrition starts at home and should be supported by the community, teachers, principles, and the school board.

START YOUR ENGINES!!!!SEE YOU AT THE FINISH LINE!

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http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/water.html

http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi

http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/trends.html

http://www.nutrition.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=11&tax_level=1&tax_subject=382

http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentidonly=true&contentid=2011/01/0010.xml

http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/index.html