Healthy Living Best Practices and Nutrition Guidance
In this presentation, various activities and information are provided to promote healthy living practices. It covers topics such as brain break activities, stress levels check, taste test activities, and suggestions for making healthier lifestyle changes. The content includes practical guidance for managing stress, nutrition choices, and improving overall well-being.
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Food Smarts Supplemental Slides Lesson 5 Best Practice for Healthy Living 1
Brain Break Activity Wheel fingers SPIN 3 toe touches Snap your tekhnologic
RED I am feeling totally overloaded, stressed and on edge. Support or space is needed to make me feel better. ORANGE -I am juggling many things. It is hard to stay focused and learn new information. I need to make a change soon or my brain will explode. YELLOW There is lots going on, but I am still managing okay GREEN I am feeling positive and balanced. I have mental space to reflect, assess, be creative or try new things. BLUE I am feeling sad, depressed, grief, or loss of control GRAY I am lacking energy. I feel bored, unfulfilled, and/or numb Status Check: How are you doing?
BARLEY MALT BROWN SUGAR CANE JUICE CORN SYRUP DEXTRIN DEXTROSE FRUCTOSE GLUCOSE HONEY LACTOSE MALTOSE HONEY MAPLE SYRUP MOLASSES SWEETENER BONUS WORDS: o ASPARTAME o NUTRASWEET o SACCHARIN o SORBITOL Recap Activity: Youth Workbook p. 41 Youth Workbook p. 41
1 Name: _________________________ Teacher: __________________ Class Period: ______ About JESSIE Hates to get up in the morning Would rather sleep in than eat breakfast Feels hungry and tired at school Eats from school cafeteria Her mom always cooks a healthy dinner Daily Breakfast Lunch After School Dinner Chips French fries Cookies Candy Nutrition Juice Soda Fluids Answer the following questions: What problem does Jessie have? _________________________________________________________________________________________ What will be the hardest change for her to make? _________________________________________________________________________________________ What are two things you would suggest she do to live a healthier life? 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________ 1. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Healthy Changes Worksheet
1. The number of ______ in a food is how much energy the food can give your body. A. Calories 2. Different colored fruits and vegetables have different ________ and _______. Your body needs these in very small amounts. A. Vitamins and minerals
3. This helps your digestion. Your body cannot break it down. A. Fiber 4. One teaspoon of sugar is equivalent to how many grams of sugar? A. 4 grams
5. What are the two types of sugar? Give one example of each. A. Added Sugars and Natural Sugars 6. What is the daily recommendation of added sugar for kids your age? A. 6 teaspoons (24 grams)
Diet-Related Illness Eating well and moving your body can help prevent the following illnesses. Which have you heard of? Diabetes Heart Disease Osteoporosis High Blood Pressure
Symptoms Increased hunger and/or thirst Fatigue Increased urination Weight loss Blurred vision Chronic disease of high blood sugar (buildup) in the blood stream Diabetes
Nearly 6 million Americans have Type 2 Diabetes and don t know it!! Did you Know
Key Risk Factors High blood pressure High cholesterol Smoking Heart diseases include heart attacks and heart failure Leading cause of death for women and men in the U.S. Heart Disease
Bones lose density and are more likely to fracture or break Eating enough calcium each day can help lower your risk Calcium-rich food examples? Osteoporosis
Calcium is especially important for children between 9-18 years old because your bones and teeth are still developing!
Raises a persons risk for: Stroke Heart attack Kidney problems Eye problems Death Your body is working harder than it should to move blood High Blood Pressure (HBP)
To avoid getting sick, follow these easy steps Stay active! Get exercise every day. Maintain a healthy weight. Eat lots of fresh, whole foods Lower your sodium intake.
Choose One: Brain Break - THIS or THAT Energizer Game 2 Food Edition (5:30 minutes) Brain Break - THIS or THAT Energizer Game 2 Food Edition Time to get up and get active! Brain Breaks are quick energizers for anyone to take a quick break from school or work. Zero equipment needed. This Energizer Game is called THIS or THAT, Food Edition! You will have 10 seconds to choose between 2 options of food, then 30 seconds to do the matching activity. Get ready for 7 rounds of fun! Be sure to LIKE this video, SHARE with your friends and SUBSCRIBE to this channel! Like our videos and want to help support our team? Become a Patron. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=36036251 Physical Activity Break Or: Eat Right (4-6) Health (5:08 miutes) Eat Right (4-6) Health
Choose One: Belly Breathing - Inner Explorer (1:43 minutes) Belly Breathing - Inner Explorer Mindfulness Moment Or: Breathing Colors Sit comfortably. Keep your body straight. Be still and silent. Close your eyes. Think of a relaxing color. It can be any color, as long as it reminds you of relaxing. Now think of a color that represents stress, sadness or anger. Imagine you are surrounded by the relaxing color. The air fills with that color. Take a deep breath in and imagine breathing in the relaxing color. Imagine it fill your lungs. As you breathe out, imagine that your breath is the color of stress. See the stress color mix into the relaxing color around you. Watch it disappear. Breathe in your relaxing color. Breathe out your stress color. Continue for 3-5 minutes, or until teacher says Stop.
Flavored Water Recipe 1. Fill a pitcher with cool water. 2. Add 1/2 cup thinly sliced cucumber and 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves. Chill in refrigerator. Enjoy! Try different combinations of flavors: Thin slices: lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, cucumber, apple, berries, melon, pineapple, fresh ginger Fresh whole leaves or sprigs: mint, basil, rosemary, parsley Rethink Your Drink Kids Workbook p. 43
