1. Guidelines for Eating Healthy

2. ABC’s of good health Aim for fitness: 1. Aim for a healthy weight and 2.Be physically active each day. Build a Healthy Base : 1. Make your food choices carefully. 2. Choose a variety of grain products, especially whole grain. 3. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. 4. Keep food safe to eat. **Refer to the food guide pyramid for daily food selections: Bread, Pasta, Rice, and Pasta Group – Vegetables/Fruit Group – Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese group / Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts group – Fats, Oils, and Sweets Choose Sensibly : 1. Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat. 2. Choosing beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars. 3. Choose and prepare foods with less salt.

3. Healthful eating patterns The importance of Breakfast – You have probably heard that saying, “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. While you sleep, your body uses energy for functions such as breathing and keeping your heart beating. Studies show that eating a nutritious breakfast improves mental and physical performance and reduces fatigue later in the day. Eating breakfast may also help you to maintain a healthy weight. Skipping meals may cause you to overeat later in the day.

4. Nutritious Snacks Air popped popcorn (3 cups) Grain Apple - Fruit Bagel, (small 2 oz) Grain Bread Stick (1) Grain Frozen juice bar (4 oz) Fruit Graham cracker squares (3) Grain Pretzel sticks (50 small) Grains Fat Free, sugar-free yogurt (6 oz) Milk

5. Eating Out, Eating Right Part of healthy eating is making healthy choices when you eat out. Check the toppings that come with your meal such as mayo, butter, high fat sauces, or fried batter. Think about portion control. The portion sizes in most restaurants are much larger than the food guide pyramid size….What is a way to control portion size and still not waste the food?