UNIT 2 HEALTHY EATING KNOWLEDGE EXPANSION essential nutrients

UNIT 2 HEALTHY EATING KNOWLEDGE EXPANSION

essential nutrients sugar fiber protein fat nutrients vitamin …… carbohydrates minerals

Functions of food Satisfy hunger Prevent diseases Maintain life y g r e n e y Suppl Keep healthy Why do we have to eat everyday?

energy-giving food to provide energy food to grow bones and muscles food that helps body fight diseases body-building food protetive food

Tips: If we want to be healthy, we should eat a balanced diet which contains three different kinds of foods. They are energygiving food, body-building food and protective food.

1. Food that mainly provides energy rice, noodles, bread, potatoes, chocolate, butter, cream, oils, nuts spaghetti

2. Food that can helps us grow bones and muscles meat, milk, eggs, cheese, tofu

3. Food that helps the body fight diseases most vegetables: (eg, beans, peppers, eggplants, cabbage) and fruit: (eg, apples, peaches, oranges, lemons)

HEALTHY EATING PLATE The more veggiesand the greater the variety-the better. Potatoes and French fries don't count.

HEALTHY EATING PLATE Eat plenty of fruits of all colors.

HEALTHY EATING PLATE Eat a variety of whole grains (like whole-wheat bread, wholegrain pasta, and brown rice). Limit refined grains(like white rice and white bread).

HEALTHY EATING PLATE Choose fish, poultry, beans, and nuts: limit red meat and cheese; avoid bacon, cold cuts, and other processed meats.

HEALTHY EATING PLATE Use healthy oils(like olive and canola oil) for cooking, on salad and at the table. Limit butter. Avoid trans fats.

HEALTHY EATING PLATE Drink water, tea, or coffee (with little or no sugar). Limit milk/dairy(1 -2 servings/day) and juice(1 small glass/day). Avoid sugary drinks.

HEALTHY EATING PLATE

• We are what we eat. 人如其食。 • Eat in measure and defy the doctor. 吃得适度，不找大夫。 • Diet cures more than doctors. 自己饮食有节, 胜过上门求医。