2. THE FOOD PYRAMID Sean Borkowski Junior High Students

3. The Food Pyramid  Shows you what you should eat  How much you should eat?  What type of food?  Benefits of Balanced Diet  Each food is different!

4. 5 Types Of Foods On The Food Pyramid  Grains  Fruits and Vegetables  Meat  Dairy  Others (Oils and Fats)

5. Grains Made from barley, cornmeal, oats, rice, wheat, or cereal grain. 2 different types  Whole Grains (Whole Wheat Bread)  Refined Grains (White Bread) WHOLE GRAINS ARE HEALTHIER Eating whole grains can be helpful with weight management

6. Examples of Grains Whole Grains Refined Grains

7. Fruits and Vegetables No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy Variety is key to a healthy diet Lowers blood pressure Reduce risk of heart disease The different amount of colors = the better!

8. Examples of Fruits and Vegetables Fruits Vegetables

9. Meat Major source of protein, iron, zinc and Vitamin B Protein is essential for muscle growth Many different types include: Beef, chicken, pork, fish Vegetarians must get vitamins in meat from other sources

10. Examples of Meat

11. Dairy 3 different types include: Milk, Yogurt, Cheese Source for calcium, protein, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin D Produced from milk of mammals BE CAREFUL!! high in saturated fat and cholesterol Skimmed products are a slightly healthier choice

12. Examples of Dairy Milk Yogurt Cheese

13. Others (Oils and Fats) Eating to much can be bad for diet Not eating it can cause lack of energy “Empty Calories” = Have little vitamins and minerals Examples - salad dressings, mayonnaise, butter, and margarine Some are essential that we need for our body

14. Others (Oils and Fats) Examples

15. Recommended Serving Size Per Day Grains = 6-11 Fruits and Vegetables = 3-5 (of each) Meat = 2-3 Dairy = 2-3 Others (Oils and Fats) = Use sparingly

16. Examples Of One Serving Size Grains -1 slice bread, 1 oz dry cereal Fruits and Vegetables - 1 medium fruit (about the size of a baseball), 1 cup raw leafy vegetables Meat - 3 oz cooked meat or grilled fish Dairy - 1 cup fat-free, low-fat milk or low-fat yogurt Others (Fats and Oils) - 1 tsp soft margarine, 1 Tbsp mayonnaise,1 tsp vegetable oil

18. Importance Of Food Pyramid Helps Improve Eating Habits Provides Dietary Guidance Acts As A Reminder

19. 5 Benefits of a Balanced Diet 1. You will control your weight 2. You will age better 3. You will be healthier 4. You will live longer 5. You will be happier!

20. Just Think!!

21. LETS GO BACK! Did we cover everything about the food pyramid? Lets find out! (To Slide 2)To Slide 2