1. Enjoy your food, but eat less
Presenter name and affiliation
Date of presentation
Introduce yourself and the topic.

2. Think about it . . .
What does “Enjoy Your Food” mean to you?

3. “Enjoy your food” might mean:
Great taste

4. “Enjoy your food” might mean:
Family time

5. “Enjoy your food” might mean:
Holidays

6. “Enjoy your food” might mean:
Being adventurous with food

7. Why include: “but eat less”?
Many Americans need to eat less and increase physical activity to improve their health.

8. Obesity in the U.S. 10% children 2-5 years 20% children 6-11 years
18% adolescents years
34% adults
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

9. Goals for a healthier you
Balance calorie intake and physical activity to maintain a healthy body weight.
If you are obese, make lifestyle changes to improve calorie balance and avoid additional weight gain.

10. Health benefits Move toward a healthier body weight
Reduce risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease
Protect against some cancers
Feel better and look better at any size!

11. Enjoy your food, but eat less
Find your daily calorie goal to see how much food to eat from each food group.
Think before you eat.
Avoid oversized portions.
Use smaller plate, bowl, and glass.
Stop eating when you are satisfied, not full.

12. Find your daily calorie goal
USDA/CNPP’s SuperTracker
Using MyPlate in Your Life worksheet

13. Find your daily calorie goal
This chart gives an estimate of calorie needs for specific age and gender groups. Calorie ranges are based on age and physical activity level.
CALORIES
Activity Level:
Sedentary
Moderate
Active
FEMALES
19-30 years 1,
2,000-2,200
2,400
31-50 years
1,800
2,000
2,200
51-60 years
1,600
61+ years
MALES
2,400-2,600
2,600-2,800
3,000
2,200-2,400
2,800-3,000
61-65 years
2,600

14. Find the amount of food to eat each day
Calorie level
1600
1800
2000
2200
Fruits
1½ cups
2 cups
Vegetables
2½ cups
3 cups
Grains
5 oz-eq
6 oz-eq
7 oz-eq
Protein Foods
5½ oz-eq
Dairy
Oils
5 tsp
5½ tsp
6 tsp
6½ tsp

17. Think before you eat Am I hungry or am I thirsty? Am I bored?
When is my next meal and do I need to eat now?
Am I making a healthy food choice?
Is what I am about to eat worth the calories?

18. Avoid oversized portions
Share an entrée or take half your entrée home for another meal.
Never “super size” your meal.
Select an appetizer for your entrée (if healthy choices are available).

19. Use a smaller plate, bowl, and glass
When buying dishes, look for smaller sized plates and bowls.
If you have luncheon/salad plates, use them all the time.
Use a tall thin glass when drinking caloric beverages.

20. Stop eating when you are satisfied, not full
Eat slowly!
Make mealtimes pleasant.
Be aware of what and how much you are eating.
Learn to recognize what being “satisfied” and not full feels like.
Remove your plate before you get full.

21. Help your children enjoy food!
Provide healthy and age-appropriate foods.
Let children eat according to their hunger.
Children need to eat enough to support normal growth and development.

22. Goals for a healthier community
Encourage healthy food choices and exercise opportunities at schools, workplaces, and community groups.

23. Setting Goals
Write down at least two things that you will do differently this week to Enjoy your food, but eat less. Tell a friend or family member what your goals are and ask for help staying on target!

24. Are there any questions?24

25. Slide set developed by:
Linda B. Bobroff, Ph.D., RD
Professor and Extension Nutrition Specialist
Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences
University of Florida
January 2012