Video on Food Pyramid Song

Maintaining a Healthful Weight

Man checking his weight



Most of the people care to have a presentable appearance basically because it makes them feel good about themselves. Each person has a certain desirable weight that is suitable for that person particularly; age and gender are two factors that affect a person’s desirable weight. A person who is underweight is a person who has a weight that is below the healthy level whereas a person who is overweight is a person who has his weight higher than the normal healthy level; obesity is having excess fat in one’s body. People who are obese suffer from many health problems. A person should maintain a healthy body weight in order to have a good appearance that will boost his/her confidence and to be energetic. People who have a normal body weight tend to have better balance than those who do not and they are more likely to prevent diseases such as heart disease, diabetes & certain types of cancers.

Questions:

1. What is a desirable weight?
2. What is the difference between a person who is underweight and a person who is overweight?
3. What are the reasons for maintaining a healthy body weight?

References:

• http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/sea0311l.jpg
• Heit, L, Meeks, L (2003). Totally Awesome Health. New York, NY: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.

Healthful Eating Habits

Healthy Breakfast

When a person adopts stable and appropriate eating habits, he/she will most likely be resistant to certain diseases. A person who has under nutrition suffers from a shortage in nutrients; this can decrease a person’s concentration level. Anemia is a state where a person suffering from it has very few red blood cells to carry oxygen to the cells; people suffering from anemia should eat foods rich in iron. One must not eat a lot of sugars because it harms the teeth. Breakfast is a very important people that the majority of people undermine; it is important that a person has breakfast because his/her body has been for several hours without food & must have breakfast in order for his/her body to be supplied with energy.

Questions:

1. What is under nutrition?
2.  Define anemia.
3.  Why is breakfast such an important meal?

 References:

• http://myhealthybreakfastfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/breakfast51.jpg
• Heit, L, Meeks, L (2003). Totally Awesome Health. New York, NY: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.

Nutrients & the Food Pyramid

Food Pyramid



The food that we eat daily is made up of substances called “nutrients” which have a role in the growth of the cells, facilitation of the processes of the body and supplying energy to the body. There are 6 types of nutrients that our body needs to be supplied with in order for it to function properly and be in its best shape. Proteins, such as chicken & eggs, aid in the growth of cells. Fats, which are found in butter & meats, have a function of providing energy to the body. Carbohydrates, such as rice & potatoes, are also a very important source for the body; two additional kinds of carbohydrates are starches & sugars. Our body uses carbohydrates, proteins and fats with the support of vitamins. Minerals make a lot of activities in the body easier. Last but not least: water; it is very important as it is composes our blood, regulates our body temperature & is involved in many more activities. In a food pyramid, different groups of food are grouped together where each group has similar nutrients together.

Questions:

1. What are the 3 functions of nutrients?
2. What are the 6 kinds of nutrients? Give examples of each one.
3. What can we find in a food pyramid?

References:

• http://www.whale.to/a/food_pyramid.gif
• Heit, L, Meeks, L (2003). Totally Awesome Health. New York, NY: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill.

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