1. The Food Guide Pyramid
Old vs. New

2. The Food Guide Pyramid is a visual representation created to help people better understand how to eat healthy.
A balanced diet is one that includes all the food groups of the food pyramid.

3. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) changed the food pyramid in spring 2005 because they wanted to convey a better example of how to eat healthier.

4. OLD FOOD PYRAMID

6. What differences do you see?
Write down 5 things that you see different

7. Anatomy of Food Guide Pyramid
Activity Level
Moderation
Personalization
Proportionality
Variety
Gradual Improvement

8. Intake Calorie Levels
All intake levels on the food guide pyramid are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
However, not everyone is the same.

9. What factors do you think determine the amount of calories you should consume on a daily basis?

10. Males Sedentary Active Moderately active Age 13 = 2,000 calories

11. Females Sedentary Moderately active Active Age 13 = 1,600 calories

12. What should you do if you want to maintain your current weight?
What should you do if you are trying to lose weight?
What should you do if you are trying to gain weight?

14. 200 calories