Healthy Eating with the Food

Pyramid

Created by T Stivers Schindewolf Intermediate

Chapter 5 Day 6

Old Food Guide Pyramid

New Food Pyramid

What changed? Why?

Credit given to

http://www.mypyramid.gov for graphics of the Food Guide Pyramid and certain information

The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives:

1.Promote the Dietary Guidelines for Americans –recommendations for healthy eating and active living

Created the Food Pyramid2. Conduct research and analyses in

nutrition

Food Group Daily Requirements

Breads & Grains

6-11 servings/day

Vegetables 3-5 /day

Fruits 2-4 /day

Meats 2-3/day

Remember: meat serving should not be larger than a deck of cards.

Dairy

3-4 /day

Fats are not a food group.

Fats are in other food groups.

•Make food choices carefully

•Choose a variety of grain products, especially whole grain

•Choose a variety of fruits and veggies

•Keep food safe to eat

Advice!

• Moderation in fats – 20% of daily caloriesIdeas: less fried food choose foods ≤ 3 grams

• Limit sugar – including ingredients ending in “ose” such as sucrose & maltose

Ideas: 100% juice water vs soda

fresh fruits canned fruits in water

• Moderation in salt - “sodium” is an essential mineral 2400mg

Too much causes high blood pressure

Ideas: taste before salting season w/spices

Read food labels Remove from table

Anything

rhyming with

“gross”

Eating a nutritious breakfast improves mental and physical performance and reduces fatigue later in the day.

Eating breakfast may also help you maintain a healthy weight.

Skipping this meal may cause you to overeat later in the day.

The Importance of Breakfast

Healthful Eating Patterns

Nutritious Snacks

A healthful eating plan can include _______ snacks.

More healthful snacks include whole-grain products,_____, and vegetables.

sensible

fruits

Sensible Snacks Do not write down, just discuss good choices

Eating Out, Eating Right

Use the Food Guide Pyramid when ordering restaurant food.

Order foods that are grilled, baked, or broiled.

Ask that high-fat sauces not be used at all or be served on the side.

At fast-food restaurants, ask to see the calorie counts and other nutrition information before placing your order.

Don’t forget to think about portion control.