Healthy Eating

Question 1

Negative Outcomes

Answer 1

Morbidity and mortality

Linked to cardiovascular disease, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer

Question 2

Percent of men overweight

Answer 2

72 percent

Question 3

Percent of woman overweight

Answer 3

64 percent

Question 4

Percent of 2-19 year old overweight

Answer 4

32 percent

Question 5

Impact on academics

Answer 5

Higher academic scores
Improved attendance
Better class participation
Reduces tardiness

Question 6

Poor diets lack:

Answer 6

Vitamins, minerals, fats and proteins

Question 7

Weight and academics

Answer 7

2x placed on special ed or remedial classes

4x report impaired school functioning

Question 8

Being overweight may:

Answer 8

Trigger health conditions
Result in physical, psychological, and social problems
Low self esteem, higher rates of anxiety and depression

Question 9

Factors that influence healthy eating

Answer 9

Dietary and physical activity patterns
Healthy school food environments
Food insecurity