Birdville ISD, TX - Wellness Wednesdays

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2024/2025 EDITION

Birdville Independent School District

Teaching Kids the Importance of Health & Wellness

I C H M E N T

Birdville ISD is proud to be participating in Wellness Wednesdays serving healthy foods & promoting nutrition education.

Birdville ISD’s Child Nutrition Mission: “Promote life-long healthy habits and support student achievement by providing the most nutritious, appealing meals, prepared under safe and sanitary conditions.”

Birdville ISD Wellness Policy

Learning about the health benefits of food!

Vitamin C | Vitamin E

Fiber | Potassium

Calcium | Potassium

Vitamin C | Vitamin K

Vitamin A | Vitamin K Potassium | B Vitamins

Fiber | Copper Potassium | Vitamin C

Apples

Most apples are harvested & sold fresh.

Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits. The U.S. is home to approximately 322,000 acres of apple orchards.

apples make 1 gallon of cider.

varieties of apples are grown in the United States.

2,500 21% of apples are juiced.

An apple blossom is the flower that comes from an apple tree.

An apple tree takes at least 4 years to start producing fruit.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C supports the immune systemthe body’s defense against infections.

ENERGY booster!

Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful substances in the environment.

The body cannot make vitamin C on its own - it has to come from food.

Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy! What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?

A

Vitamin C!

Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E acts as an antioxidant & supports the immune system.

Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful in the environment. These harmful substances are called free radicals

Vitamin E was discovered in 1922.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin.

Fat soluble vitamins are best absorbed into the body when eaten with foods with healthy fats.

Vitamin E supports proper blood function – circulation, clotting & production.

Vitamin E also helps to maintain healthy skin.

Vitamin E is a group of 8 essential vitamins.

Examples of healthy fats include olive oil, avocados & eggs.

Vitamin E strengthens the immune system.

Fiber

Fiber supports movement through the digestive system.

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body doesn’t digest, it simply passes through.

Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol form

Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage. ”

2 types of fiber:

1. Soluble fiber

Insoluble fiber

Fiber is ONLY found in plant foods.

Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.

Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.

Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.

BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health.

Potassium

Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the muscles and nerves.

Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte.

Helps to keep the body hydrated!

Electrolytes help balance the amount of water in the body.

FUN FACT:

Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.

Potassium helps promote bone health.

The body is made up of approximately 60% water.

Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.

98% of the body’s potassium is found it its cells.

Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to prevent muscle cramps

Crossword Puzzle

Answers found in the Birdville ISD Wellness Wednesdays Magazine.

Down:

1. Fiber supports movement through the _____ system.

2. Vitamin E is a -soluble vitamin.

4. Vitamin C supports the _____ system.

5. The U.S. has approximately 322,000 acres of apple _____.

8. Potassium supports balancing _____ in the body.

Across:

3. Vitamin E acts as an _____.

6. Vitamin C is also referred to as _____ acid.

7. Fiber is only found in _____ foods.

9. One of the most widely cultivated tree fruits.

10. Potassium helps to keep the body _____.

Carrots

Carrots are a type of root vegetable underground

Carrots are 88% water.

WINTERS underground!

Carrots are biennials, which means they have a 2-year life cycle.

Vitamin A

more vivid colors during the day

How far can you read down this eye chart?

speed up the healing process of cuts & scraps. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.

How do you know carrots are good for the eyes?

You never see a rabbit wearing glasses!

Vitamin A supports the immune system to fight off infections.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K supports proper blood function, bone growth & kidney health. The body has the ability to create vitamin K on its own.

2 main forms of vitamin K: K1 and K2.

Vitamin K helps the body heal from wounds.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble which means… It absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like olive oil or avocados

Vitamin K helps produce proteins that bind themselves to calcium - this helps build strong bones.

Vitamin K supports heart health.

Vitamin K is found throughout the body in the liver, brain, heart, pancreas & bones.

Vitamin K plays a role in proper blood function- specifically with clotting.

Potassium

Potassium supports balancing fluid in the body & proper function of the muscles and nerves.

Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte.

Helps to keep the body hydrated!

Electrolytes help balance the amount of water in the body.

FUN FACT:

The body is made up of approximately

Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.

Potassium helps promote bone health.

Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.

98% of the body’s potassium is found it its cells.

Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to

B Vitamins

B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism In-Vitamin!

essential B vitamins:

Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B9 & Vitamin B12.

Water is needed to help the body absorb B vitamins. they need to be regularly consumed.

B5, B12, C and E knock on your door…what do you do? blood cells.

B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.

B vitamins plays a role in serotonin production.

Serotonin makes us feel happy

Green Beans

Green beans are kidney beans that are harvested at a young age.

Green beans taste best when they are thinner than a pencil.

Green beans are a mild flavored veggie.

Green beans are the 3rd most homegrown vegetable.

Green beans are also known as string or snap beans.

yellow or purple!

Bush & pole are the 2 main types of green beans. = 130+ varieties of green beans.

Calcium

Calcium supports healthy bones as well as proper blood

Calcium is the 5th most abundant chemical element in the Earth’s crust.

99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones blood, muscles & other tissues. Calcium helps to heal cuts & wounds.

Calcium helps form bones and teeth and keep them healthy. heart health.

Calcium is the MOST abundant mineral in the human body.

Potassium

Potassium supports balancing fluid & proper function of the

Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte

Helps to keep the body

Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.

FUN FACT:

Potassium is most abundant mineral in the body.

Potassium promote bone health.

The body is made up of approximately 60% water.

Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.

98% of the body’s potassium is found it its cells.

Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to prevent muscle cramps

Vitamin C

Vitamin C supports the immune systemthe body’s defense against infections.

ENERGY booster!

Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful substances in the environment.

The body cannot make vitamin C on its own - it has to come from food.

Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy! What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?

A Vitamin C!

Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K supports proper blood function, bone growth & kidney health. The body has the ability to create vitamin K on its own.

2 main forms of vitamin K: K1 and K2.

Vitamin K is a fat-soluble which means… It absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like olive oil or avocados!

Vitamin K helps the body heal from wounds.

Vitamin K helps produce proteins that bind themselves to calcium - this helps build strong bones.

Vitamin K supports heart health.

Vitamin K is found throughout the body in the liver, brain, heart, pancreas & bones.

Vitamin K plays a role in proper blood function - specifically with clotting.

Matching Game

Pears

Pears are a type of pome fruit – fruits that have a “core” and several small seeds.

Pears used to be called

Over 3,000 varieties of pears.

The most common types of pears are Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Comice & Forelle.

30-40 tall trees. Pears prefer to grow in cooler climates

Pears ripen best after they are picked.

Pears are a part of the rose family.

Pears are the most fragile fruit.

The majority of pears grown in the U.S. are grown on the ALL pears are picked by HAND

Fiber

Fiber supports movement through the digestive system

Fiber is a type of carbohydrate body doesn’t digest, it simply passes through.

Soluble fiber dissolves in water…it helps regulate blood sugar levels and removes cholesterol form

Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage. ”

2 types of fiber:

Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar

1. Soluble fiber

Insoluble fiber

Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.

Fiber is ONLY found in plant foods.

Insoluble fiber does not dissolve in water…it helps food move throughout the digestive system.

BOTH forms of fiber are important & beneficial to overall health.

Copper

Copper supports the creation of red blood cells

Red blood cells help oxygen because their plants roots absorbed them.

Copper helps the brain function properly.

Most copper in the body is found in the liver, brain, kidneys & skeletal muscles.

Copper is known as an essential nutrient

Copper plays a role in helping the body turn food in energy!

Potassium

Potassium supports balancing fluid & proper function of the

Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte

Helps to keep the body

Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.

FUN FACT:

Potassium is THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.

Potassium helps promote bone health.

The body is made up of approximately 60% water.

Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.

98% of the body’s potassium is found it its cells.

Many runners eat foods high in potassium before a run to prevent muscle cramps

Vitamin C

Vitamin C supports the immune systemthe body’s defense against infections.

ENERGY booster!

Vitamin C is also referred to as “ascorbic acid.”

Vitamin C is an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect against damage caused by exposure to harmful substances in the environment.

The body cannot make vitamin C on its own - it has to come from food.

Vitamin C helps keep you happy & healthy! What do you call a vitamin that improves your eyesight?

A Vitamin C!

Vitamin C is a very important vitamin for healthy gums & teeth.

Word Search

Milk

Milk is a type of dairy product –most commonly made from cows.

1. Ayrshire

2. Brown Swiss

3. Guernsey

4. Holstein

5. Jersey

1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk/day.

1 serving milk contains 13 essential nutrients

Milking Shorthorn

Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!

The U.S. produces ~227 BILLION pounds of milk each year.

The reason milk is white is because it contains “casein” - a type of protein. Milk is the source of ALL dairy products!

Protein

Protein builds, maintains and replaces the tissues in the body.

Protein helps to transport & store nutrients throughout the body.

18- 20% of the body is protein.

EVERY cell in the human body contains protein.

The body cannot store protein long term… which is why protein needs to be consumed daily.

Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.

Protein is a MACRONURIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE

Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.

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