PPT-Food Matters: Healthy Choices for Body & Brain

Priscilla J Kimboko PhD Art amp Science of Aging Conference February 8 2013 Tsunami of Obesity in US Obesity Statistics World Health Organization amp US DHHS NIHNIDDK International Data. 2. To list socio-cultural and demographic influences on food choices.. To summarize the influence of health consciousness and health status on food choices.. To outline various food production methods available to the consumer.. Nutrition for . Health. Lesson 1: The Importance of Nutrition. Calories- units of heat that measure the energy used by the body, and the energy that specific food supplies to the body.. Nutrients- the essential substances in food that your body needs for survival.. Food Choices. Why You . eat?. ■■ The food was prepared for you.. ■■ The food looked and smelled good.. ■■ You saw a food advertisement and had to have that food.. ■■ You were bored.. ■■ You were sad.. By Kaija Gnazdowsky. . & Letecia Hayes, UBC-O Nursing Students 2015.. Further Developed , Adapted and Edited by Christine Balfour, District Health Promoting Schools Coordinator, Vernon BC . Ground Rules . Focus on Nutrient Dense . Foods . and Beverages. Food Recall. Objectives. Define . nutrient density. Distinguish . between nutrient and non-nutrient dense choices. State . benefits of eating/making nutrient dense food choices.  . Carol Voss, MEd, RDN. Bureau of Nutrition and Health Promotion. Iowa Department of Public Health. Food Service Guidelines . On My Own. ….. . And Then With Support . NEMS-V and Iowa Healthy Vending Initiative. NUTRITION & PRODUCTIVITY. Healthy . eating is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, but most people are likely to think about healthy nutrition only in connection with either weight loss or health in general. Only very few will connect eating habits with productivity at work. . Mary Elizabeth Bowen, PhD. 1. , Allison R. Casola, MPH, CHES. 2. , Cynthia Coleman, MPH Candidate. 1. . 1. West . Chester . University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA. 2. Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. TAKE AWAY: I can encourage children to make healthy food choices by cooking with them.. Before: Wash and arrange desks to form 3 long rows facing each other. . Wash hands in small bathroom 1 group at a time.. By: Fiona & Elizabeth. Canada’s Food Guide. Recommended Servings. For females: Age 12. Veg & Fruit = 6. Grain = 6. Milk= 3-4. Meat =1-2. Favorite Foods From Each Food Groups. Vegetables & Fruit: strawberries & raspberries/ carrots & corn. Healthy eating begins with you!. As we age, we need:. Fewer calories. More of key vitamins and minerals. Make every food choice count!. Building your healthy plate. Choose bright colored foods.. A diet should include:. . List at least 3 influences (why do you . . choose the foods you eat. ?). . Nutrition. . - . The process in which the body takes in and uses food.. . Q: . How. . can good nutrition enhance your quality of. To do: . 1. Engage: would you eat this? Explain which you would eat and why? Why did you choose the snack you chose?. 2. Explain: Why do we choose the food we eat? . 3. Explore: Food desert reading/video clip of weight of the nation; write down 3 things you learned.. Program 5: Tasty Food Choices. Defining Superfoods. Health Benefits of Superfoods. Functional Foods. Benefits of Low Glycemic Diet. Carbohydrates: Pros & Cons. Program 5: Tasty Food Choices. Superfoods.