Warm-Up/Journal List the various food groups. Which one constitutes the most servings per day?

Chapter 10 Lesson 3 Healthy Food Guidelines Objective: Explain how the food guide pyramid can help you make healthful choices Main Idea: MyPyramid is a tool that can help you choose healthful foods for all your meals and snacks

Dietary Guidelines for Americans A set of recommendations about smart eating and physical activity for all Americans Make smart choices from every food group Find your balance between food and activity Eat calories full of nutrients

MyPryamid -an interactive guide to healthful eating and active living.

Recommendations from DGA Focus on fruits Vary your veggies Make ½ your grains whole Calcium-Rich foods Teens should aim to drink 3 cups of milk per day Go lean with protein Grill, bake or broil Limit certain foods salt, sugar, high in fat

Serving Sizes Grains: 6 oz. per day Vegetables: 2.5 cups per day Fruits: 1.5 cups per day Dairy Products (Milk): 3 cups per day Meat & Beans: 5 oz per day Meats should be the size of a deck of cards

How many calories do you need? Everyday your body needs a certain amount of calories depending on your age, gender and activity level. Active Teen: Weight X 18 Cal Inactive Teen: Weight X 14 Cal Also, want to make sure you are eating nutrient-dense foods which have a high ratio of nutrients to calories. Or ?

Starting The Day Off Right Breakfast is the most IMPORTANT meal of the day….. After eight hours of sleep your body needs to refuel and if you deprive your body of that you will most likely run out of energy…… Make adjustments to your schedule and find a way to eat breakfast everyday because it’s a very healthy choice to make

Healthy Snacks Give you energy to keep you going between meals… Snacks keep you from coming to the dinner table so hungry that you eat twice the amount that you should Fresh fruit Cut-up vegetables String cheese Unsalted nuts Fat-Free Yogurt

Eating Right When Eating Out Watch portion sizes Pay attention to how foods are prepare Grilled of Fried Add fresh fruits and vegetables Side Salad Go easy on the toppings Sauces, butter, sour cream Don’t drink your calories Choose water

What’s on Your Plate?

Eating for Good Health Activity Name 3 different foods for each group. You will then write down some health benefits associated with eating those foods and also the nutrients that are provided. You may use your book as a reference: (Chapter 10 Lesson 2 & 3) Then show how much you are required to have of each food on a daily basis.