This document discusses the importance of eating nutritious foods. It outlines the physical and mental benefits of eating foods with vitamins, minerals and few calories, including better physical health, weight control, alertness and memory. It also notes some health problems linked to poor diets like high blood pressure and breathing difficulties. Statistics are provided on obesity rates in children and adolescents and on Americans' diets not meeting recommendations. The conclusion emphasizes that a healthy diet from all food groups combined with exercise leads to an overall healthy lifestyle and reduces health issues.

1. The Importance of Eating
Nutritious Foods
By:
Stephanie Hall

2. Eating Nutritious Foods
Have you ever stopped to think,
I mean really think about the
nutritious foods you eat daily?

3. Nutritious Foods
• Physical health is good
• More active less tired
• Weight is controlled
• Mental ability is aler t
• Quick thinking
• Mind remembers more
things

4. Health Problems
and Issues
• Hig
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• Bre
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5. Society Statistics
O Center for Disease Control and Prevention in
2011, estimated one out of five children are
either overweight or have become obese.
O One-third of America’s children are at risk of
becoming overweight or obese.

6. Statistical Research
O In 2011 the United States Department of Agriculture
collected data proving three-quarters of Americans
need to change their diet.
O According to the 2010 National Dairy Council
adolescents between 9th and 12th grades only
consume three servings of milk daily.
O One-fifth of students between 9th and 12th grades eat
at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
O Only two percent of school age students eat the
recommended number of servings daily from
all food groups.

7. Making Nutritious Changes
O Eat three nutritious balanced meals each
day from each basic food group.
O Foods need to be nutrient-rich in vitamins,
minerals, having few calories.
O Breakfast is the most important meal of the
day.
O Daily physical exercise.

8. Making Dietary Changes
O Eating nutritious foods are essential to one’s
physical heath and cognitive ability.
O It is important that you understand how to
change your eating habits and begin eating
nutritious foods.

9. Nutritious Diet Guidelines
O Education about amounts of calorie intake,
carbohydrates, sugars, and fats.
O Select foods from each basic food groups.
O Appropriate daily consumption of water.

10. Conclusion
O A healthy diet is the foundation of a healthy
lifestyle.
O Nutritious foods come from all basic food
groups.
O Daily physical exercise is essential.
O Negative health problems or issues are less
likely to occur.
O Remember, everyday ask yourself am I
eating nutritious food and are my dietary
choices good ones?