Following Nutrition Guidelines In this lesson, you will Learn About… Resources that can help you make wise food choices. Balancing the different foods you eat. Using the nutrition information on food labels.

Following Nutrition Guidelines The Vocabulary terms in this lesson are: Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Dietary Guidelines for Americans Foodborne illness. Foodborne illness Food Guide Pyramid. Food Guide Pyramid Percent Daily Value. Percent Daily Value

Three Nutrition Guides The U.S. government has developed three nutritional tools to help Americans make wise food choices: Dietary Guidelines for Americans Food Guide Pyramid Nutrition Facts Panel

The ABCs of Nutrition The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommendations about food choices for all healthy Americans age two and over. The booklet has three sections, labeled A, B, and C: Aim for fitness Build a healthy base Choose sensibly

Aim for Fitness Fitness involves both healthful eating and regular physical activity. Follow these guidelines to keep healthy and fit: Aim for a healthy weight. Be physically active each day.

Build a Healthy Base “Build a healthy base” refers to the base of the Food Guide Pyramid. Let the Pyramid guide your food choices. Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily. Keep food safe to eat to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. foodborne illness

Choose Sensibly Sensible choices include foods that are low in fats, sugars, and salt. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat. Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars. Choose and prepare foods with less salt.

The Food Guide Pyramid The Food Guide Pyramid is a guide for making healthful daily food choices. These tips will help you follow the recommendations in the Food Guide Pyramid: Pay attention to serving sizes. Keep meats lean. Read the labels on dairy products. Use whole-grain or enriched grain products. Cook it right. Consider nutritive values. Eat enough high-protein foods.

The Food Guide Pyramid (cont’d.) Fats, Oils, and Sweets Milk Group Vegetable Group Meat and Beans Group Fruit Group Grains Group

Using Food Labels Labels provide valuable information for making healthful food choices. Food labels compare products to the Percent Daily Value. Percent Daily Value

1.The ________________ is the percent of the recommended daily amount of a nutrient provided in a serving of food. Percent Daily Value Reviewing Terms and Facts

2.Name two foods in each of the five food groups that make up the Food Guide Pyramid. The five food groups of the Food Guide Pyramid are: Meat and Beans Group Milk Group Fruit Group Vegetable Group Grains Group Reviewing Terms and Facts

Thinking Critically 3.Explain how the shape of the Food Guide Pyramid makes it easier to choose a balanced eating plan.

Vocabulary Review The Dietary Guidelines for Americans are recommendations about food choices for all healthy Americans age two and over.

Vocabulary Review Foodborne illness is a sickness that results from eating food that is not safe to eat.

Vocabulary Review The Food Guide Pyramid is a guide for making healthful daily food choices.

Vocabulary Review Percent Daily Value is the percent of the recommended daily amount of a nutrient provided in a serving of food.