Smart snacking- a part of healthy eating
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SMARTSNACKINGppt.pptxBy Danielle Mapson
Health 640
SMART SNACKING: A PART OF HEALTHY EATING
To maintain an adequate rate of growth and development teens require energy for:
Brain Development
Rapid Bone Growth and Repair
Sexual Maturation
Build, Maintain, and Repair Body Tissue
The Importance of Healthy Eating in Teens
Calcium and Iron: Where to Find Them
Function
Aids in blood clotting
Muscle Contractions
Build Strong Bones
Nerve Function
Found In
Lean Meat
Fruit
Vegetable
Low-fat Dairy
Pathway of the Digestive System
Digestion
Physical
The teeth break up the food into smaller pieces in the mouth
Chemical
Digestive enzymes are released in the mouth and at various point along the digestive tract
Digestion occurs in two ways : Physically and Chemically
Absorption
Once food molecules have been digested, they are broken down to the point where it can diffuse through into the bloodstream or lymph vessels
Metabolism
Defined as:
A set of physical and chemical changes that provide the required energy to perform life processes
Function:
Elimination of waste products
Body Heat Regulation
Blood Circulation
Digestion of Food and Nutrients
Motivation To Snack
Hunger
Is defined as the uneasy or painful sensation caused by a recurrent or involuntary lack of food
Location
Proximity to snack vendors
Social and Cultural Environment
Gatherings between families and cultural background can affect the snacking habits of an individual
Motivation to Snack cont.
“Test your servants for ten days; let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink”
(Daniel 1:12)
Healthy Snacks
Almonds
Apple & Peanut Butter
Banana
Yogurt
Carrot & Hummus
Low fat popcorn
Foods to Avoid Snacking On
Potato Chips
Cookies
Candy
Can include:
Stress
Weight Gain
Decreased Exercise Capabilities
Poor Sleep
Decreased Brain Function
Short-Term Effects of Poor Nutrition
Can Include:
Obesity
High Cholesterol
Depression
Eating Disorders
High Blood Pressure
Type 2 diabetes
Tooth Decay
Long-Term Effects of Poor Nutrition
Strengthened Immune System
Lower high cholesterol
Reduce the risk of heart disease
Improve mood
Increases energy level
Weight Control
Bone and Teeth Strengthened
Benefits of Healthy Eating
What differences were observed between nutrition demonstrated in the PowerPoint and your own diet?
Conclusion
References
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Kong A, Beresford SAA, Alfano CM, et al. Associations between snacking and weight loss and nutrient intake among postmenopausal overweight-to-obese women in a dietary weight loss intervention. Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2011;111(12):1898-1903. doi:10.1016/j.jada.2011.09.012.
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Smith AP, Rogers R. Positive Effects of a Healthy Snack (Fruit) Versus an Unhealthy Snack (Chocolate/Crisps) on Subjective Reports of Mental and Physical Health: A Preliminary Intervention Study. Frontiers in Nutrition. 2014;1:10. doi:10.3389/fnut.2014.00010.
References cont.
