Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint USD
Teaching Kids the Importance of Health & Wellness
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Yucaipa-Calimesa Joint Unified School District is proud to be participating in Wellness Wednesdays serving healthy foods & promoting nutrition education as Child Nutrition Services mission is "Making A Difference in the Life of Each Child with Each Bite.”
YCJUSD Wellness Policy
Learning about the health benefits of food!
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Apples
Watermelon | Cucumbers| Persimmons
Crab
Hydration
Potassium
Watermelon
Watermelon is a type of fruit that is a part of the gourd family
Watermelons are the official state vegetable of Oklahoma.
Watermelons are harvested by hand
There are over 1,200 varieties watermelon.
Watermelons are related to squash
Watermelons are technically a fruit AND a vegetable.
Watermelons take 90 days to grow from seed to fruit.
Seedless watermelon are the most popular.
JULY is National
Watermelon Month!
Watermelons are 92% water.
Watermelons are grown in 96+ countries worldwide.
Hydration
Hydration is the process of Water is the body’s main source of hydration.
The body’s 6 essential nutrients: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals & WATER ! Water helps carry nutrients & oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Proper hydration can help to improve moods.
The body is better at fighting off when properly hydrated.
Sleep quality can improve when the body is hydrated.
Many fruits & vegetables have a high water content, making them hydrating to eat.
Cucumbers
Cucumbers are technically fruits since they & contain seeds.
There are cucumbers.
1 vine can produce 25 - 125 cucumbers. of cucumbers seeds.
World Cucumber Day is June 14th!
Cucumbers grow on
Potassium
Potassium supports balancing fluid & proper function of the muscles
Once potassium enters the body, it functions as an electrolyte
Helps to keep the body hydrated!
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
Persimmons
Persimmon trees can be 15 20
Persimmons are a part of the berry family.
Persimmons are known for their slightly sweet & tangy flavor.
A persimmon tree can take up to 7 years before it starts producing fruit.
Persimmons are a type of fruit with a soft jelly-like texture orange or red. types of commercially grown
Persimmons prefer to grow in warm climates with full sun.
“Divine fruit”
Persimmons are in season September - December.
Persimmons are 80% water.
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.
Crab Apples
Apples are one of the most widely cultivated tree fruits.
Crab apples are known for their smaller size and extra tart taste.
Crab apples are usually only 2 inches or less in diameter.
21% of apples are juiced.
Most apples are harvested & sold fresh.
The U.S. is home to approximately 322,000 acres of apple orchards.
Most crab apple trees grow to be
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.
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.
