Part 2: Choose Your Fuel

Power of Perception

Which words/phrases do you associate with vegetables?

•  Green

•  Filling

•  Necessary evil

•  Fiber

•  Broccoli

•  Minerals

•  Boring

•  Variety

•  Hydrating

•  Vitamins

•  Colorful

•  Fresh

•  Salad

•  Do I have to?

•  Exciting

•  Nourishing

•  Canned

•  Soggy

•  Crisp

•  French fries

 

Having a positive attitude toward a food may help you be more willing to try it and include it in your diet.

•  Look back at the words listed above. How do you think your current attitude toward vegetables influences your food choices?

•  After learning about vegetables, how do you feel your attitude toward vegetables has changed?

•  What is one new way you want to eat a vegetable this week?

Befriend Healthy Fats

Limit Sodium

Limit Added Sugars

Estimate Serving Sizes

Review and Prepare

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