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Unit used to measure energy How many calories do you need?
› Depends on rate of growth, body size, gender, age, etc.
Keeping a healthy weight is an issue of energy balance
You gain or lose weight based on this scale
In order to lose 1 pound a week you must consume 500 few calories
Canada’s Food Guide uses “servings” – but what exactly is a serving?
Food labels are often inconsistent with portion size
Food label serving sizes are often MUCH smaller than what you would normally consume/consider a serving
½ bagel ½ cup pasta (size of a computer
mouse) 1 cup whole grain cereal (Shreddies,
Bran Flakes)
Size of a deck of cards; 2.5 oz. (meat) 1 egg ¾ cup of beans
1 cup milk or soy milk ¾ cup yogurt 1.5 oz cheese (size of a 9-volt battery
or 2 dominoes)
½ cup sturdy vegetables 1 piece of fruit ½ cup juice This is the one category where many
people fall short› Fries, ketchup, jam, Kool-Aid, other fake
fruity/veggie things don’t count
Put your meals on smaller plates Don’t skip meals Fill up on fruits and vegetables Drink more water
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p5fhPkdJZM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCSL5dfSQ80
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xk_hkdGf1tc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1YYqhb7qaI
3-4 people per group
5 healthy ingredients
Bring your own blender, ingredients and measuring tools
Write up a recipe to be handed in
Make smoothies and everyone can try it