1. My Pyramid Project 7 th Grade

2. www.mypyramid.gov Go to the following website

3. Click on the “Food Groups” Link

4. Copy the Main Idea point for the five food groups

5. Click on one of the food groups or related topics

6. Under each of the 5 food group pages, click on TIPS

7. From the list of tips, select 3 to copy for your poster, scroll down the page for more tips.

8. Repeat the tips for each of the main food groups Grains Vegetables Fruits Milk Meat and Beans

9. Choose oils from the list on the right

10. The main heading for Fat, Oils and Sweets is… Know your fats

11. Click on “Why is it important”

12. From the reading, select 2 reasons why it is important to consume oils

13. Click on Physical Activity

14. The main heading for Physical Activity is… Find your balance between food and physical activity.

15. Click on the “Tips for increasing physical activity” link

16. Scroll down the page and select 3 tips from the selections

17. On the left of the screen, click on “Interactive Tools”

18. Click on Daily Food Plan

19. Enter your age, gender and activity level. Weight and height are optional. Then submit.

20. Record your calorie amount and the serving amounts recommended for you When you have completed your research, begin working on your poster. Your project is due at the end of the class on Wednesday.