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Muscogee County School District Teaching Kids the Importance of Health & Wellness
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Muscogee County School District is proud to be participating in Wellness Wednesdays serving healthy foods & promoting nutrition education.
Teaching Kids the Importance of Nutrition Education.
Fiber
Vitamin K
B Vitamins
Potassium
Raspberries Raspberries are a type of aggregate fruit.
Aggregate fruits are a collection of drupelets held together.
Every raspberry contains 100-120 Raspberries small seeds – 1 seed per “drupelet.” are a part of the rose family. Raspberries are related to blackberries. 1 raspberry plant can produce 300+ raspberries/year. varieties of Raspberry raspberries. plants can Red raspberries live for up to are the most 10 years. common type of raspberry.
200+
Gold raspberries are the SWEETEST! Depending on the variety, raspberries can be purple, gold or black. Raspberries grow best in places with cool summers & mild winters.
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 the blood stream.
Insoluble fiber is sometimes referred to as “roughage.” Dairy & meat products do not have any fiber.
2
types of fiber:
1. Soluble fiber 2. Insoluble fiber
Fiber helps to regulate the body’s use of sugar.
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.
Avocados Avocados are a “single-seeded berry.” Avocados are a FRUIT! 90% of avocados grown in the U.S. are grown in California.
There are 500+ varieties of avocados that can vary is size, texture & shape. Hass avocados are the most popular variety. Hass avocados are native to California.
Avocado trees range from 30-60 feet tall.
“Alligator Pears”
Avocados need a lot of sunlight to grow. An avocado tree produces around
60 pounds of avocados/year. Avocados ripen AFTER they are harvested.
It takes a minimum of a YEAR to grow an avocado.
Vitamin K Vitamin K supports proper blood function, bone growth & kidney health. 2 main forms of vitamin K: K1 and K2. Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin - which means…
The body has the ability to create vitamin K on its own.
Vitamin K helps the body heal from wounds.
It absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like olive oil!
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.
Cucumbers Cucumbers are technically fruits since they are grown from a flower & contain seeds. There are The flavor of cucumbers over 100 comes from the seeds. different types of World Cucumber cucumbers. Day is June 14th! The large leaves on the cucumber plant provides shade for the developing fruit. Cucumbers are
90% water.
Cucumbers grow on vines. 1 vine can produce 25 - 125 cucumbers. Bees are essential for the pollination of cucumbers.
B Vitamins B Vitamins help support the body’s energy levels, brain function & cell metabolism.
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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. B5, B12, C and E knock on your door…what do you do? In-Vitamin!
B vitamins helps the body make energy from food.
B vitamins help create red blood cells.
The body cannot store most B vitamins, so they need to be regularly consumed.
B vitamins plays a role in serotonin production. Serotonin makes us feel happy.
Pears Pears are a type of pome fruit – fruits that have a “core” and several small seeds. Pears used to be called “butter fruit” because of their soft texture.
Pear tree wood is often used to make musical instruments. Pears prefer to grow in cooler climates. 30-40 ft. tall trees.
Over
3,000
varieties of pears.
The most common types of pears are Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, Comice & Forelle. 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 west coast. ALL pears are picked by HAND.
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!
Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral in the body.
Electrolytes help balance the amount of water in the body.
FUN FACT:
The body is made up of approximately 60% water. Potassium helps to regulate the heart rate.
Potassium helps to regulate muscle contractions.
Potassium helps promote bone health.
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.
Milk Milk is a type of dairy product – most commonly made from cows.
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Breeds of Dairy Cows:
1. Ayrshire 2. Brown Swiss 3. Guernsey 4. Holstein 5. Jersey 6. Milking Shorthorn
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk/day.
1 serving of milk contains 13 essential nutrients. ALL 50 states have dairy farms!
The U.S. produces ~227 BILLION pounds of milk each year. Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots! The reason milk is white is because it contains “casein” - a type of protein.
Milk is the source of ALL dairy products!
Calcium Calcium supports healthy bones & teeth as well as proper blood & muscle function. Calcium is the 5th most abundant chemical element in the Earth’s crust. Calcium helps keep muscles working properly.
99%
Calcium also supports heart health.
of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones. The other 1% is found in the blood, muscles & other tissues. Calcium helps to heal cuts & wounds.
Calcium helps form bones and teeth and keep them healthy. Calcium is the
MOST
abundant mineral in the human body.
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