1. Healthy Eating with the Food Pyramid Created by T Stivers Schindewolf Intermediate Chapter 5 Day 6

2. Old Food Guide Pyramid New Food Pyramid What changed? Why?

4. Credit given to http://www.mypyramid.govhttp://www.mypyramid.gov for graphics of the Food Guide Pyramid and certain information The Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion is an organization of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Center focuses its efforts on two primary objectives: 1.Promote the Dietary Guidelines for Americans –recommendations for healthy eating and active living Created the Food Pyramid 2. Conduct research and analyses in nutrition

5. Food Group Daily Requirements Breads & Grains 6-11 servings/day

6. Vegetables 3-5 /day

7. Fruits 2-4 /day

8. Meats 2-3/day Remember: meat serving should not be larger than a deck of cards.

9. Dairy 3-4 /day

10. Fats are not a food group. Fats are in other food groups.

11. Make food choices carefully Choose a variety of grain products, especially whole grain Choose a variety of fruits and veggies Keep food safe to eat Advice!

12. Moderation in fats – 20% of daily calories Ideas: less fried foodchoose foods ≤ 3 grams Limit sugar – including ingredients ending in “ose” such as sucrose & maltose Ideas: 100% juice water vs soda fresh fruits canned fruits in water Moderation in salt - “sodium” is an essential mineral 2400mg Too much causes high blood pressure Ideas:taste before saltingseason w/spices Read food labelsRemove from table Anything rhyming with “gross”

13. Eating a nutritious breakfast improves mental and physical performance and reduces fatigue later in the day. Eating breakfast may also help you maintain a healthy weight. Skipping this meal may cause you to overeat later in the day. The Importance of Breakfast Healthful Eating Patterns

14. Nutritious Snacks A healthful eating plan can include _______ snacks. More healthful snacks include whole-grain products,_____, and vegetables. sensible fruits

15. Sensible Snacks Do not write down, just discuss good choices

16. Eating Out, Eating Right Use the Food Guide Pyramid when ordering restaurant food. Order foods that are grilled, baked, or broiled. Ask that high-fat sauces not be used at all or be served on the side. At fast-food restaurants, ask to see the calorie counts and other nutrition information before placing your order. Don’t forget to think about portion control.