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Energy In: Energy Out Healthy Snacks and Drinks for Active Kids. What you will learn today. Important things to be healthy: Eating breakfast Keeping your body active Choosing healthy snacks Drinking water. Energy In Energy Out. Energy I n - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Energy In: Energy Out Healthy Snacks and Drinks for Active Kids
Important things to be healthy:
• Eating breakfast
• Keeping your body active
• Choosing healthy snacks
• Drinking water
What you will learn today
Energy Out Bodily functions physical activity
Energy In Food and drink gives energy and nutrients we need to:
• Grow• Be active • Power the brain
Energy In Energy Out
Energy out - Physical activity
• It can help you to concentrate and do better at school
Being active is really important for your health
• It’s good for your bones, heart, muscles and skin
• It can make you feel happy
All types of activity count!
Step 1: Healthy breakfast
Step 2: Healthy snacks
Step 3: Healthy hydration
How to prepare for an active day
Step 1: Eat Breakfast
• Most important meal of the day
• Gives our body energy to wake up in the morning
• Helps us to concentrate at school
• Stops us feeling hungry before lunch
• Stops us from unhealthy snacking
• Stops us feeling tired and moody
Have you had breakfasttoday?
Step 2: Healthy snacks
Being active can make you hungry, so you need to:
• Top up your energy level
• Eat something which has lots of nutrients, to help your body to grow and be healthy
Step 2: Healthy Snacks SWAP these For these
High in fat, added sugar and low in the nutrients your body needs
Restore your energy and give you vitamins, minerals and other important nutrients
Cereal bars
Cakes, biscuits & muffins
Crisps
Fresh fruit – apple, banana, orange, melon, grapes
Dried fruit, unsalted nuts* and seeds
Fruit bread, currant bun, or bagel
Plain popcorn
Chocolate & sweets, fruit bar
*Be aware of nut allergies
Step 3: Healthy drinks
• If you want to be healthy it’s important to stay
hydrated too and not get thirsty
- Dehydration slows your body down
- So you don’t concentrate properly in class
- Or perform at your best when you’re
playing games or doing sport
• How much should you drink each day?
Remember: When you’re active your body loses more water so you need to drink more
• Don’t wait until you feel thirsty
• Drink before, during and after physical activity
• Milk is a great natural sports drink
Don’t get thirsty!
Water is the best drink to keep you hydrated
Get a water bottle and keep drinking throughout the day
Which drinks are best? SWAP these For these
High in sugar and low in nutrients (empty calories)
Rehydrate and provide nutrients
Water - best drink
Low-fat milk – a natural sportsdrink, rehydrates and provides nutrients (protein, minerals & vitamins)
Pure fruit juice – naturally high insugar and acidic can cause tooth decay. One small (150mls) glass a day is enough
Energy drinks and sport drinks are unsuitable for children (<18 years) – high in sugar & caffeine and sugar
Squash and fruit juice drinks
Fizzy drinks like cola, reduced- sugar and low-calorie drinks
Checklist
If you’ve got an active day ahead don’t forget to:
Eat a healthy breakfast
Pack a water bottle and a healthy snack
Drink water throughout the day
Have a drink before, during and after activity