2. Mrs. F B Kh
Research and
Report
Healthy Food
And
Healthy Eating
Habits
3. What is healthy
food?Healthy eating means eating a
variety of foods that give you
the nutrients you need to
maintain your health, feel good,
and have energy. These
nutrients include protein,
carbohydrates, fat, water,
vitamins, and minerals.
5. A balanced diet contains a
range of nutrients, all of which
play an important part in
keeping our bodies healthy. The
nutrients in our food are
classified as proteins, fats,
carbohydrates, vitamins,
minerals and fibre.
6. Protein is the main constituent
of all body cells. It provides
the material necessary for
growth and the repair and
maintenance of the body.
Protein is found in many of the
foods we eat like cereals and
breads, milk and cheese,
meats and eggs and fish. It is
important to eat a variety of
these foods as the body needs
a variety of proteins to do its
job.
Proteins
7. Fats
Fats are a fuel to provide
energy for our bodies. They
also act as a layer on the
body for insulation, to keep
out the cold and to protect
against injury. The chief
sources are butter,
margarine, cooking oils as
well as fats in foods such as
cheese, meats and snack
foods. The surplus fat we
eat is converted into stored
body fat, so it is important
8. Carbohydrate
s
Carbohydrates also act as
a fuel to provide us with
energy. Carbohydrates
occur as either starches or
sugars. The most useful
carbohydrates are those
found in cereal foods, such
as breads, rice, pasta,
oats, and starchy
vegetables like potatoes,
dried beans and peas. Any
surplass is converted by
9. Minerals
Minerals are required in very small
quantities per day, however they
are essential for on-going health.
Some of the main ones are:
Calcium – Iron – Phosphorus - Zinc
10. Vitamin
s
Vitamins are highly
complex, and fragile,
organic compounds
which are essential to
maintain a healthy body.
Small amounts must be
absorbed from food
each day, as generally
they can't be
synthesised by the
11. FiberAlthough fibre
doesn't provide us
with energy or
essential
nutrients, it
provides the bulk
to carry the waste
products of
digestion out of
12. The Food PyramidA food guide pyramid is a pyramid shaped
guide of healthy foods divided into
sections to show the recommended
intake for each food group
The food pyramid tells people the proper
amount of what type of thing to eat. They
are Grains, Vegetables, Meat And Beans,
Fruit, and Milk. The bigger the area for
each category, the more of it you should
eat. The steps on the food pyramid
20. Tip 1-Eat 4-6 meals/snacks each
day
-It helps your metabolism
run high
-It reduces cravings
-It makes it easier on the
body to digest
21. Tip 2
Eat Lean Protein
-Protein helps build muscles
-Protein helps you feel full
-Lean protein sources include:
*Egg whites
*Turkey
*Chicken breast
22. Tip 3
Don’t Eat Right Before Bedtime
Eating before bedtime can make it
harder for you to fall asleep
At night our body slows down, not the
best time for it to digest food
23. Tip 4
Avoid Processed Food
Processed food is full of chemicals
Processed food often is filled with
sodium and additives
Often, food loses a lot of its nutrition
value when it is processed
24. What happens when you eat
too much fats and sugary
products?1. You will get
fatter.
2. It will hard for
you to move.
3. Most of the time
you feel tired.
4. You will have
health problems.
25. or body-building
food may store
energy in the bodies
and may cause
problems for
digestion and lead to
illnesses unless fibre
foods are eaten to
26. Six Steps to Lose Weight
1. Reduce the calories .
2. Exercise 30 min. a day.
3. Drink 6 cups of water
4. Eat not more than 1000 calories
a day.
5. Eat the right portions each day.
6. It is important to eat breakfast.
27. Food LabelsFood labels give information about:
The name of the food
The name and address of the
company who made the food
The country which the food came
from
The ingredients in the food
The percentage of certain ingredients
in the food
The allergy warnings if there is
something in the food that may cause
an allergic reaction for someone
Nutrition information panel
29. from plants or other
natural things, or they
can be chemicals that
have been specially
made. Different food
additives can do
different jobs Colours make the food
more attractive.
Some are flavour
enhancers, which means
that they make the food
taste better.
Some help food stay
fresher for longer; they
are called preservatives.
Antioxidants are used to
stop fat and oil in foods
from going off quickly.
Thickeners can alter the
thickness and feel of the
food.
Humectants are used in
bakery products to keep
bread and cakes from
becoming dry and stale too
quickly.
30. Compare the following
foodsWhich food
contains
more…?
Examples of
food
Answers
sugar chocolate or grapes chocolate
cakes or bananas cakes
fat cream or fibre cream
chocolate or chicken chocolate
fiber peas or nuts nuts
meat or cabbage cabbage
protein potato crisps or ham ham
eggs or cream eggs
32. diet ,a lot of fruit and green
vegetables, rich in fiber, low in
sugar
Western food: too much fat
(meat, potato crisps/ chips,
butter, cream and
chocolate…),too much sugar
33. Fill in the gaps with your own
words1. ………..gives us energy and makes us grow. We
have to eat different food if we want to be 2.
…………….. . We have to eat fruit and vegetables,
grain, meat and fish, milk and cheese every day. A
lot of people have 3. ……….eating habits. They eat
too much sugar. Doctors think sugar is bad for the
heart and 4.............. . It makes people 5. ………….,
too. Sugar gives us energy, but it is not a good way to
get it.
6. ………….and 7............. give us energy, too. They
are sweet and healthy for us.
34. Conclusion
To keep healthy,
-Consider what you eat!
-Always eat breakfast in the
morning!
-Try not to eat too much fat
and sugar!
-Exercise everyday!
