What is the importance of the food pyramid? Essential Question

Food Guide Pyramid Samantha Randle

Overview Different levels of the food pyramid Daily allowance Healthy eating Tips Overview

Levels of Food Pyramid Grains Vegetables Fruits Meats and Beans Dairy Examples include oatmeal, brown rice, and white bread Vegetables Examples include corn, broccoli, and carrots Fruits Examples include apples, bananas, and strawberries Meats and Beans Examples include beef, pork, and kidney beans Dairy Examples include milk, cheese, and yogurt Oils Examples include, canola oil, corn oil, and nuts Physical Activity Examples include walking, dancing, and riding a bike Levels of Food Pyramid

Daily Allowances Grains Vegetables Fruits Meats and Beans Dairy Oils Although the daily allowances differ among age, sex, and physical activity, these are the general amounts: Grains 3 to 5 ounce equivalents Vegetables 1 to 1 ½ cups Fruits Meats and Beans 2 to 4 ounce equivalents Dairy 2 cups Oils 3 to 4 teaspoons Physical Activity 30 minutes a day at the minimum 60 minutes a day will prevent weight gain Daily Allowances

Healthy Eating Eating a variety of foods Add water into your meals Smaller portions Listen to your body Many people feel that eating only fruits and vegetables is considered healthy eating, but this is wrong healthy eating means eating a variety of different foods and knowing how much to eat. By adding water into your meal this will make one get fuller quicker. Its important to make sure that you are hungry when eating because if one is not hungry this will add on unwanted pounds that may be hard to work off. Healthy Eating

Tips Eating Out: Cut back on salt and sodium Be a healthy role model for children Choose a variety of colorful vegetables Focus on fruits Cut back on sweet treats Eating Out: Whole wheat bread with sandwiches Choose small or medium portions Share with a friend Order an appetizer instead of an entrée Tips

Here’s a helpful link where children are allowed to play a game to see how much food it takes to fuel one’s body. http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html Resources