D I G I T A L M A G A Z I N E E N R I C H M E N T 2025 EDITION
Celebrating & teaching kids the importance of nutrition education!
Nutrition Services of Pasadena ISD is committed to serving nutritious meals by providing safe, quality, healthful food and service. As a valuable partner in education, our efforts support the academic growth and success of our students, staff and community.
Celebrating the importance of nutrition education!
Broccoli | Sugar Snap Peas | Mangoes | Milk
Potassium
Fiber
Broccoli
Broccoli is a related to cabbage, kale, cauliflower & others.
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Broccoli
The word broccoli means “the flowering top of a cabbage. ”
Broccoli is a part of the brassica family.
All broccoli
Broccoli grows during the
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.
Electrolytes help amount of water in the body.
Helps to keep the body
Potassium helps to regulate the heart rate
Potassium helps to regulate contractions.
Potassium is the THIRD most abundant mineral potassium is found in
The body is made 60% helps promote .
Many runners eat foods high in potassium like pears before a run to prevent muscle cramps.
Sugar Snap Peas
Sugar snap peas are a type of vegetable a part of the legume family.
plants.
Sugar snap peas are a cross between an
are known for being sweet edible pod-peas.”
Sugar snap pea pods grow to be 2 - 4 inches in length contain 3 -
Sugar snap peas contain round peas.
Peas are coolweather crops that can tolerate frost.
The whole sugar snap pea pod can be eaten.
Harvesting sugar snap peas usually takes place 60 - 70 days after planting.
Vitamin A
Vitamin A supports good vision growth & immunity
more vivid colors during the day
How far can you read down this eye chart?
Vitamin A has antioxidant properties.
Vitamin A can help speed up the healing process of cuts & scrapes.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin – which means it absorbs better into the body when eaten with foods with some fat like avocados!
Mangoes
Mangoes are a type of stone fruit - a fleshy fruit that contains a hard “pit” inside.
Mangoes were 1st grown in India
In India, mangoes are a symbol of LOVE .
Mangoes take around 4 months to grow from a flower to fruit.
20 MILLION TONS of mangoes are grown & consumed around the world each year.
All mangoes are harvested by hand.
Wild and uncultivated mango trees can be up to 100 feet tall!
Mango trees are evergreen.
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 from
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.
Milk is a type of dairy product –most commonly made from cows. essential nutrients
Milk is made up of 85-95% water with the rest being fats, proteins, carbohydrates & vitamins
Breeds of Dairy Cows: 6
1. Ayrshire
2. Brown Swiss
3. Guernsey
4. Holstein
5. Jersey
6. Milking Shorthorn
Holstein cows all have a unique pattern of spots!
1 cow produces around 6 gallons of milk per day. Cows can SEE almost 360 degrees and SMELL up to 6 miles away!
dairy farms!
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 is made
blocks.
Protein plays a big role in building and repairing muscles.
Protein is a MACRONUTRIENT . A macronutrient is a nutrient that the body needs in LARGE
Protein helps maintain fluid balance throughout the body.
