EATING FOR THE FUTURE
Taylor Pelot & Colin Makepeace
Old Pyramid New Pyramid
Healthy Food Choices
Quick and Easy Breakfast IdeasWhole Wheat ToastPeanut Butter
Daily Food ChoicesBaked PotatoChili Dip
Dealing with the college “Trap”Focusing on price over nutritious value
Food Myths
Diet foods and drinks are better than regular
Dairy is the best source of calcium
Drinking Juice is like eating fruit
Enriched flour
Athletes and Nutrition
Balanced intake of vitamins, proteins, and carbohydrates
Different athletes = Different Diets
Activity level plays a role
Nutrients and Their Roles in an Athlete
Proteins Carbohydrates Fats Vitamins Minerals
Athlete’s “Super Foods”
YogurtCalcium and Vitamin B-12
OatmealWhole grain
BlueberriesAntioxidants, Vitamin C, and Fiber
SalmonProtein
Women Athletes
Inadequate food intake
Small Snacking instead of meals
The importance of Iron
Food Tips
Read the Entire labels and not just the nutrition factsPomegranate Juice
Shop the perimeter of the store and steer towards whole foods
Take the time to think about what you are eating and drinking
Did you know?
It takes 20 minutes for your stomach to signal to the brain it is full
5 Primary ingredients you want to avoidHigh Fructose Corn SyrupHydrogenated OilsSugarAnimal or Saturated FatsEnriched Flour
The 6 Essential Nutrition Facts
Need of Calcium Need of Folic Acid Need of Fruits and Vegetables Be Active Lose a pound a week Eat right in the Dining Hall
The Colors of the Rainbow White
Lowers Cholesterol Levels and blood pressure Yellow
Helps keep skin young, and your mood Red
Improves your cardiovascular health Green
Balances the hormonal system and relieves anxiety Blue/Violet
Prevents aging, protects against heart disease
College Tips and Pointers
Temptations Make time for meals Balance your meals Manage your portions and keep
leftovers Chicken and Fish over red meats Salads as a side over fries
Fun Facts
BeautyStrawberriesArtichokesQuinoaSalmonShellfishCabbage
Sleep and Lose weight
Conclusion
Being aware of what you hear and who you hear it from
Food Industry is driven by money
Questions