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Healthy and Balanced Meals
By: Alexis Saley
Saley, Alexis
Mrs. VB
PE8
3/12/20
SLO's: 2-5
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Plate
Plate
- Average suggested dietary plate
- Made by USDA
- Approximate percentages for each food group:
- 50% fruits and viggies
- 25% grains
- 25% protein
Veggies
Veggies
Why are veggies important?
- Contain vital nutrients and vitamins
What kinds?
- 5 main groups:
- Greens, starches, red and orange, peas and beans, other
- EX. spinach, carrots, peppers, even black beans!
What form?
- Many different ways to eat veggies, raw, cooked, mashed, juiced
Fruits
Fruits
Why are fruits important?
- Similar to vegetables, fruits are filled with vitamins and nutrients
What kinds and forms?
- EX. berries, oranges, grapes
- Frozen, dried, fresh, and more!
Some nutrients such as fiber are more present in whole fruits than juices.
Protein
Protein
Why is protein important?
- Protein builds and strengthens..
- muscle
- bones
- skin and blood cells
- gives energy
What kinds?
- catagories and examples:
- meat (chicken, beef)
- seafood (salmon, shrimp)
- nuts and seeds (peanuts, sunflower seeds)
- dairy products (cheese, milk)
- beans and peas (pinto beans, chickpeas)
Grains
Grains
Why are grains important?
- filled with nutrients
- help build bones
- energizes
What kinds of grains?
- basically anything made of grains
- pasta
- bread
- rice
Whole grains are best for you!
Drinks
Drink
- Water is the healthiest beverage to drink
- You should drink water at every meal
- Milk and juices also have benefits
- Be mindful of additives and high sugar contents
Foods to avoid
Foods to Avoid
Foods that contain high amounts of..
- sugar
- bad fats
Foods that are highly..
- processed
- greasy
All these foods can lead to health problems.
However, small amounts of unhealthy foods will not hurt you, moderation is key.
Facts + Things to Remember
Facts + Things to Remeber
- Food has a significant effect on your overall health and well-being
- Moderation is key to a healthy diet
- Treating yourself every once in a while is not bad for you, just be moderate
Works Cited
Works Cited
“Washington Post: Breaking News, World, US, DC News & Analysis.” The Washington Post, WP Company, www.washingtonpost.com/.
“What Is MyPlate?” ChooseMyPlate, U.S. Department of Agriculture, www.choosemyplate.gov/eathealthy/WhatIsMyPlate.