1. Personal Eating Habits
Objective 7.02

2. Influences on food choices
Physical
Emotional
Social/Cultural
Physical
– what food looks like can determine why and how you eat it
What food tastes like determines why you eat it
What food makes you feel like, how it contributes to your nutrition (carbs for runners, etc) effects what you choose to eat
Emotional:
Some people are emotional eaters
Sometimes you crave “comfort foods”
Social/Cultural:
Your family heritage can determine what types of food you eat
Where you live can affect what you eat (warm climates, close to water, etc.)
You choose foods that reflect your culture

3. Nutrients Functions Sources
The body uses nutrients in order to function properly
Each nutrient performs special functions of the body
Sources
You get different nutrients from different foods
Need to eat a variety of foods in order to receive all nutrients needed
Hand out chart of Nutrients and their functions. Go over with the students.

4. Food Guide Pyramid Grains Vegetables Fruit Milk Meat/Beans Oils
MyPyramid symbolizes a personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity. It groups food based on their similarity in nutrient content.
Grains
Vegetables
Fruit
Milk
Meat/Beans
Oils

5. Food Guide Pyramid Nutrients found in each group
Grains: carbohydrates, protein, B
vitamins, minerals, fiber
Vegetables: vitamins & minerals,
carbohydrates, fiber
Fruits: vitamins & minerals,
Milk: minerals (calcium),
vitamins, protein, fat
Meat & Beans: protein, minerals,
vitamins, fat
Fats, Oils, & Sugars: fat,
carbohydrates

6. How much should I eat a day?
Food Guide Pyramid
How much should I eat a day?
Grains – about 6 ounces
Vegetables – 3-4 cups a day
Fruits – 2.5 cups a day
Oils – use sparingly
Milk – 3 cups a day
Meat/Beans – 5-7 ounces a day

7. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
1. Adequate Nutrients within Calorie Needs
2. Weight Management
3. Physical Activity
4. Food Groups to Encourage

8. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
5. Fats
6. Carbohydrates
7. Sodium and Potassium
8. Alcoholic Beverages
9. Food Safety

9. Healthy Food Choices What are some healthy food choices for… Snacking?
Meals?
Dining Out?
Snacking: nuts, fruits, veggies
Meals: eat from all the food groups (plate proportions)
meat/beans – 2-3 oz
Carbs – 2 oz
Veggie/fruit – 1 cup
Dining Out:
Choose healthy options (salads, lean meats, etc.)
Choose healthy sides (veggies, salad, etc)
Don’t eat all of it, if the portion is too big, have it boxed up and take some home for leftovers!

10. A vegetarian is someone who eats most or all food from plant sources
What is a vegetarian?
A vegetarian is someone who eats most or all food from plant sources

11. Vegetarian Diets Vegans: Consume no foods of animal origin
Lacto Vegetarians: exclude meat, poultry, fish and eggs. Do eat diary.
Ovo Vegetarians: Omit meat, poultry, fish and dairy. Do include eggs in their diet.
Lacto-Ovo Vegetarians: omit meat, poultry and fish, but do eat eggs and dairy

12. How do Vegetarians get all of the nutrients they need?
Combine foods with incomplete proteins to get the complete proteins
Example: beans and rice
Eat fortified foods or take supplements to meet nutrient needs
Take iron, zinc and vitamin B(12) supplements