Powerpoint assignment edn.303

1. Powerpoint assignment edn.303 By Stacey Jones

2. Stacey Jones MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES withTHE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMIDgrades K-5 • HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES& NUTRITION • USDA FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID • THE BASIC FOOD GROUPS • BREADS , GRAINS & CEREALS • FRUITS • VEGETABLES • DAIRY • MEATS, POULTRY & NUTS • FATS, SALTS,SUGARS (AND OTHER NO-NO’S) • TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE POSTTEST EXIT

3. HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES- Why are they so important? Making the right choices can: Build Strong Bones, Teeth and Muscles + Give you energy Increase your lifespan

4. THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMIDTODAY and YESTERDAY The new symbol has been designed to be simple, to remind consumers to make healthy food choices and to be active everyday. MyPyramid is meant to symbolize Activity; Moderation; Personalization; Proportionality ; Variety ; Gradual Improvement

5. Larger colors mean we should eat more of that food category and the smaller colors mean we should eat less of that food category Food Pyramid

6. Make Half Of Your Grains Whole Eat at least 3 oz. Of whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice, or pasta every day1 oz. is about 1 slice of bread, about 1 cup of breakfast cereal, or ½ cup of cooked rice, or pasta Grain Group

7. Vary Your VeggiesEat more dark green veggies like broccoli, spinach, and other dark leafy greens Eat more orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes Eat more dry beans and peas like pinto beans, kidney beans, and lentils Vegetable Group

8. Focus On Fruits Eat a variety of fruitChoose fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruitGo easy on fruit juices Fruit Group

9. Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods Go low-fat or fat-free when you choose milk, yogurt, and other milk productsIf you don’t or can’t consume milk, choose lactose-free products or other calcium sources such as fortified foods and beverages Milk Group

10. Go Lean With Protein Choose low-fat or lean meats and poultryBake it, broil it, or grill itVary your protein routine – choose more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds Meat & Beans Group

11. Not Too Much!Although oils aren’t considered a food group, you need some for good health. You get oils from fish, nuts, and liquid oils such as corn oil, soybean oil and canola oil. Oils

12. Test Your Knowledge! Check out this game and see if you can match all the foods to their corresponding food groups! My Pyramid Matching Game

13. POST TEST 1) Oils are always bad for you!True or False ? 2) We should eat the same amounts of food from each food group.True or False ? 3) Everyone should exercise everyday!True or False ?

14. You Answered True Question #1 • That was a good try, but the correct answer is False! Although oils not are not a food group on their own, you need some for good health. You get oils from fish, nuts, and liquid oils such as corn oil, soybean oil and canola oil. POSTTEST

15. You Answered False Question #1 • Awesome! That answer is correct! Although oils not are not a food group on their own, you need some for good health. You get oils from fish, nuts, and liquid oils such as corn oil, soybean oil and canola oil. POSTTEST

16. You Answered True Question #2 • That was a good try, but the correct answer is False! Everyone needs to get a good nutritional balance of all of the food groups, but the differing sizes in the categories of the food pyramid show us that you need to eat more of some food groups than of others. For example, you should eat more fruits and vegetables than meats and beans on a daily basis. POSTTEST

17. You Answered False Question #2 • Awesome! That answer is correct! Everyone needs to get a good nutritional balance of all of the food groups, but the differing sizes in the categories of the food pyramid show us that you need to eat more of some food groups than of others. For example, you should eat more fruits and vegetables than meats and beans on a daily basis. POSTTEST

18. You Answered True Question #3 • Awesome! That answer is correct! Everyone should find a balance between food and physical activity!It is important to stay active for at least 30 minutes every day of the week and 60 minutes a day may be needed to prevent weight gain. Children and teenagers should typically be active for 60 minutes every day as well. POSTTEST

19. You Answered False Question #3 • That was a good try, but the correct answer is True! Everyone should find a balance between food and physical activity!It is important to stay active for at least 30 minutes every day of the week and 60 minutes a day may be needed to prevent weight gain. Children and teenagers should typically be active for 60 minutes every day as well. POSTTEST

20. References/Resources • http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/mpk1_lesson1.pdf • http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/Tools/MyPyramid/ • http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11149679/Thai_Fruits_Mango_Guava_Baby_Banana_Pineapple_.jpg • http://www.greenpeace.org/raw/image_full/usa/photosvideos/photos/organic-vegetables • http://latinonutrition.org/images/oils.jpg • http://weblogs.cltv.com/entertainment/tv/metromix/grilled_steak.jpg • http://www.careincontainers.com/images/web%20pics/cheese%20group.jpg • http://www.hakenterprises.com/shop/images/products/dairy%20products.jpg