1. 1 Lesson 3 Healthy Food Guidelines

2. 2 Guidelines for Eating Right and Active Living Dietary Guidelines for Americans –A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans –science-based advice for healthful eating and active living –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) & Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Three Key Guidelines –Make smart choices from every food group –Find your balance between food and activity –Get the most nutrition out of your calories

3. 3 Making Smart Choices Choose a variety of foods Five Major Groups: 1.Grains 2.Vegetables 3.Fruits 4.Milk 5.Meats and Beans MyPyramid –An interactive guide to healthful eating and active living –Colored bands differ in width, yellow band is the smallest and represents oils –Steps remind us to be physically active each day

4. 4 Your Best Choices Focus on fruits Vary your veggies Get your calcium-rich foods Make half your grains whole Go lean with protein Limit certain foods

5. 5 Getting the Most Nutrition Out of Your Calories Nutrient-dense foods –A high ratio of nutrients to calories The more nutrient dense a food is, the more nutrients it packs into a given number of calories Examples: –Carrots vs. Potato Chips –Granola Bar vs. Ice Cream

6. 6 Healthful Eating Patterns A little planning we can all eat healthy and make healthy eating choices MyPyramid is flexible to adapt to any eating style Plate Diagram

7. 7 Healthful Eating Patterns Starting the Day Off Right –Fuel = Energy –Prepare the night before –Quick and easy breakfast meals Sensible Snacks –Fresh fruit –Cut-up veggies –String cheese –Unsalted nuts –Air-popped popcorn –Fat-free yogurt –Bread sticks Eating Right When Eating Out –Watch portion sizes –Pay attention to how foods are prepared –Add fresh vegetables and fruits –Go easy on toppings –Don’t drink your calories