Power Point 1

1. The Guidelines for a
Healthy Diet
By: Alec Hewett

2. Eating healthy will benefit you in
many ways
 Keep your overall body healthy
 Gives you energy
 Benefits how you look
 Gives you strong bones
 Keeps your muscles healthy
 Ultimately, by eating healthy it will keep you away from the
Doctor's office.

3. Healthy Tips
 Try not to think of food as “off limits.” No matter what, you
are going to eat the food that looks the best to you.
 So instead of trying not to eat a certain type of food, limit it by
portion size.
 An easy way of limiting portion size is, pre-pack your food
before you plan on eating it.
 Make a zip-lock bag of chips, cookies, etc. and then when
you are finished with the bag, do not go back for more.

4. I usually skip breakfast. It’s not
important right?
 Wrong!!!
 Even though you may be in a hurry, you can not skip
breakfast.
 BREAKFAST IS THE MOST IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE
DAY.
 By eating breakfast it can jumpstart your metabolism.
 If you skip this meal, you will be tired and lethargic
throughout the day.
 Eat breakfast and it will help wake you up. Not a pop and
granola bar!

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6. Fruits and Vegetables
 Fruits and Vegetables are some of the most important foods
you can eat.
 Anything that can be grown from a ground or tree is a good
rule of thumb when trying to find out if it is healthy enough for
you.
 The more “green” you see on your plate, the better.
 Most people often cut the skins off the vegetables but if you
leave those on, it is more healthy for you.
 Greens are a great source of vitamins.
http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/vegetables-group.jpg

7. Proteins
 Proteins are a great source of energy.
 Proteins not only give you the energy when you don’t have
any but also allow you to keep going.
 Lack of Proteins can cause your growth to slow.
 Another reason why you should get the right amount of
Proteins in is because if you don’t you will have a loss of
muscle mass.

8. Whole Grains
 Eating whole grains is very important.
 There are many studies that show by just eating whole
grains, it will allow you to have a healthier heart.
 If you do not like whole grains, incorporate them slowly.
 Examples of whole grains include, brown rice or wheat pasta.
Pasta is a great way to get whole grains.

9. Different Types of Fats
There are two main types of fats.
One of them is Saturated Fats. These
would be found primarily in animal sources
including red meat.
The other main type of fat is called Trans
Fat. These types of fats could be found in
shortenings, margarines, and also in junk
food.

10. Review
 Don’t avoid foods all together. Just limit your intake.
 Eat as much “green” as possible.
 Proteins will give you energy.
 Eat three meals a day.
 Always eat Breakfast!
 Try and stay away from fats as much as possible.
 Eating healthy is a great way to keep you away from the
doctor.

11. Sources
 http://images.sodahead.com/polls/000508227/polls_chips_2116_87
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 http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/what-should-you-
eat/pyramid/?__utma=1.420809215.1329180654.1329180654.1329
180654.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1329180654&__utmc=1&__utmx=-
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&__utmk=15589430 healthy food plate
 http://www.foodsubs.com/Photos/vegetables-group.jpg vegetables
 http://blackgirlsguidetoweightloss.com/wp-
content/uploads/2010/06/white-pasta.jpg pasta
 http://images.paraorkut.com/img/clipart/images/d/doctor-796.jpg
doctor
 http://www.helpguide.org/life/healthy_eating_diet.htm info source