HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE A Common Sense Approach to Healthy Living Week Five
Shop Smart: Shopping for a Healthier You Reading Food Labels Shopping Hand in Hand with MyPyramid Keeping a Well- Stocked Kitchen
Grocery Shopping for a Healthier You Keep variety and MyPyramid in mind. Shop the perimeter of the store Read those food labels Be prepared to shop Be an informed shopper
Reading Food Labels Serving Sizes Nutrient Information Calories per Gram % Daily Value Trans Fat Rounding Nutritional Claims
Shopping Hand in Hand with MyPyramid
Breads, Cereals, Rice and Pasta Look for whole grain products –B-vitamins –Fiber –Low in fat
Fruits and Vegetables Great sources of –Vitamins –Minerals –Fiber Most are fat free
Dairy Products Great source of –Calcium –Protein –Vitamin D Many lowfat and fat free products available
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs and Nuts Pay attention to portion size and fat content Excellent source of: –Protein –Iron –Zinc –Vitamin B-12
Oils and Fats Pay attention to the type and amount you choose Great source of –Vitamin E –Essential fatty acids –Energy
Sweets Calories Few nutrients Be discerning: choose only those you truly enjoy.
Keeping a Well Stocked Kitchen
The Plan: Week Five Become an informed shopper. Read the food labels. Create a healthier kitchen. Complete the Food and Activity Journal for this week.