Scottsdale Unified School District Nutrition Services is proud to be participating in Wellness Wednesdays in celebrating National Nutrition Month!
Dragon Fruit | Oranges | Lettuce | Milk
Dragon Fruit
Dragon fruit is a type of tropical fruit that grows on a cactus plant.
The darker the skin of a dragon fruit, the sweeter it is.
Types of Dragon Fruit: 1. Red skin/white flesh
Red skin/red flesh 3. Red skin/purple flesh 4. Yellow skin/white flesh 4
Dragon fruit plants grow to be up to feet
Dragon fruit is also known as “pitaya. ”
Dragon fruit is a night-blooming plant.
Peak dragon fruit season is Aug - Sept.
Dragon fruit taste like a mix between a kiwi and a pear.
Dragon fruits with red skin & white flesh are the most common.
Calcium
99% of the body’s calcium is stored in the bones. blood, muscles & other tissues. Calcium helps to heal cuts & wounds.
Calcium supports heart health.
Calcium helps form bones and teeth and keep them healthy.
Calcium is the MOST abundant mineral in the human body.
Oranges
Oranges are a type of citrus fruit known for their sweet, juicy pulp & leathery rind
Popular Types of Oranges:
1. Navel
2. Hamlin
3. Valencia
oranges are There are over 600 varieties of oranges.
One orange tree can grow THOUSANDS oranges in its lifetime! = of orange juice!
Sub-tropical climates are ideal for growing oranges.
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.
Lettuce
Lettuce is a type of leafy green vegetable.
Lettuce plants grow to be 6 - 12 inches tall.
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Lettuce grows best in cooler climates.
Iceberg lettuce (also known as crisphead) is the most popular type of lettuce in the U.S.
2. Crisphead
3. Looseleaf
Romaine
Hydration
Hydration is the process of replacing fluids Water is the body’s main source of hydration.
Being hydrated helps convert food into energy
Hydration helps regulate body’s temperature
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.
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!
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.
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