Matthew Nutrition

Health Risks

2011-11-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

There are many health risks to not eating properly, making it very important to eat right.
These health risks include:

Hypertension or high blood pressure
Coronary heart disease
Type 2 diabetes
Stroke
Gallbladder disease
Arthritis
Sleep apnea and other breathing problems
Some cancers such as breast, colon and endometrial cancer
Mental health problems, such as low self-esteem and depression
Death

These health risks all stem from improper eating.

Video Links

2011-11-02T11:30:00.000-07:00

Here are some helpful videos for eating healthy:

Nutrition Activities

2011-11-02T11:23:00.000-07:00

Try these activities:
Project
This is a project that can be worked on in school and in groups.

Create an 2-4 minute oral presentation outlining the importance of eating healthy and staying active, and the health risks of making the wrong choices. The presentation can be made using power point, presentation board, multimedia, etc.

Questions
Go to this link and read the article below the video:
http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20070205/food_guide_070205/
Then, answer these questions:

1) Which food groups does the guide say to eat most?

2)The food guide reccomended limiting foods high in...

3)What are 2 of the examples of a serving of grains mentioned in the articles?

4)What are 3 of the tips the guide offers?

Online Games
You can also try this online game:
http://www.gladiator.org.uk/game/index.html
or this one:
http://www.nafwa.org/games.php

Healthy Living

2011-11-01T07:22:00.000-07:00

Eating healthy is essential for your body to remain strong and active.
FOOD GROUPS
Foods are divided into 4 main groups, and it it important to eat a certain amount out of each one every day.
Here is a list of food groups and the daily reccomended amount of servings:
(Serving Sizes reccomended for age 9-13)

Fruits and Vegetables (6)
Grains (6)
Meat and Alternatives (1-2)
Dairy and Alternatives (3-4)

Examples of 1 serving for each food group:
Fruits and Vegetables:

1 cup of raw vegetables
3/4 cup of fruit juice
Medium Size Apple
1 banana
1Orange

Grains:

1 cup of rice
1/2 of a begal
1 slice of bread/toast

Meat & Alternatives:

3 eggs
3 oz meat
6 tablespoons of peanut butter

Dairy and Alternatives:

1 cup of milk
2 oz of processed cheese
1.5 oz natural cheese
2 cups cottage cheese

You can use Canada's food rainbow to help guide you to make the right choices.

Food is a big factor in being healthy, but exercise is also important to incorporate into your daily routine.
Health Canada suggests that children get at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity each day.
TIPS
Here are a few tips to consider when you're making food choises:

-Consider what you are putting in your body, always read the nutrition information before eating something.
-Eat out of all of the food groups, and try to get close to the serving amount reccomended for each.(Varies by age and gender, see http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/basics-base/quantit-eng.php )
-Add variety to your diet, so you don't get bored of what you eat and start eating junk food instead.

References

2011-11-01T06:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/index-eng.php
http://www.good.is/post/pyramids-plates-and-pagodas-dietary-guidelines-from-around-the-world/page:11
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/basics-base/quantit-eng.php
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hl-vs/iyh-vsv/life-vie/obes-eng.php#he
http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/init/kids-enfants/phys-activit/tips-conseil/index-eng.php