Nutrition Education

• Varieties in food
• Food characteristics
• Snacks
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• Example of food groups
• Snacks from each group
• Variety of foods needed for good health
• Food as source of energy and growth
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• Review of food groups
• Food choices
• Need for regular eating habits
• Combination foods
• Healthy meals and snacks
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• Definition of nutrition and nutrients
• Nutrient value of food
• Types and sources of carbohydrates
• Function of carbohydrates
• Snack foods which are harmful to teeth
• Effects of carbohydrates
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• Food group pyramid
• Health benefits of each food group
• Serving sizes, number of servings
• Foods that promote dental health
• Reducing fat in the diet and avoiding obesity
• Nutritious snack foods
• Preventing food borne illness
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• Healthy snacking
• Relate snacks to food groups
• Food labeling and advertising
• Snacking as part of a healthy/balanced diet
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• Food groups: servings and serving sizes, nutrients and functions
• Eating habits affect the cardiovascular system
• Eating habits that promote growth, energy and optimal weight
• Food labeling and other nutrition information resources
• Eating disorders
• Relationship of diet, exercise and stress
• Choosing healthy foods
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