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• Phytochemicals -✓✓plant chemicals that are associated with the prevention and
treatment of at least 4 of the leading causes of death in the US
• According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015-2020, whats a healthy eating
plan: -✓✓* Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and
milk products
* Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts
* Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars
* Stays within your daily calorie needs
• Other possible food sources that can help regulate weight management -✓✓Fresh,
Frozen, Canned Fruits/Veggies, Calcium rich foods
• Name some Calcium rich foods -✓✓Almonds, Oranges, Milk, Kale, Spinach, Broccoli
and Okra.
• How can you monitor your calorie intake? -✓✓nutrition labels and portions
• What is the average calorie intake for women? -✓✓8,400 kj, (2,000 KCAL)
• What are some good low calories? -✓✓most veggies, fruits, shrimps/prawns, chicken,
and grains
• Name some healthy drinks to go along with low calorie meals. -✓✓Water, Vitamin
Water, Hain Celestial, and Bai
• Name some good low calorie foods -✓✓Veggies, fruits, shrimp, chicken, and grains.
• What are some factors that healthy eating can prevent: -✓✓*Heart disease
*Type 2 diabetes
*High blood pressure
*Some types of cancer
*Osteoporosis (bone loss)
• Percentage of obese adults in the United States? -✓✓33.8%
• What percentage of children and adolescent in the US are obese? -✓✓17.% (12.5)