1. The Food Pyramid
Food in Your life

2. The Food Guide Pyramid

3. Nutrition
Nutrition – Process of taking in food and using it to for growth and good health
The main reason people eat is to fulfill the body’s physical needs

4. What influences your food choices
Sensory appeal – The way that foods look, taste, smell and feel influence what you choose to eat
Geography – The land, climate and agricultural products of your region influences your food choices and food availability

5. What influences your food choices
Your cultural and Family background – you make certain food choices because they are a part of your family’s cultural or ethnic background
Advertising – food advertisements are designed to influence you to choose one food over another

6. The food guide Pyramid

7. Getting What you Need
The food guide pyramid shows a suggested range of servings for foods within each of 5 major food groups

8. Eating a variety of foods
Using the food guide pyramid can help you get enough nutrition
Nutrition – The Substances in foods that your body needs n order to grow, have energy and stay healthy
Most year olds need between 2,200 to 2,500 calories per day