Dietary Guidelines Food Pyramid My Plate Food Labels Nutrition 101 Dietary Guidelines Food Pyramid My Plate Food Labels
Weight Management and Dietary Guidelines It takes a lifestyle change!
WHAT IS BASAL METABOLIC RATE (BMR)? The rate at which your body uses energy while at rest
FACTORS THAT AFFECT BMR Age- BMR will decrease with age Activity Level- the more active you are the higher BMR Gender- women have higher % body fat
LARGER LUNCH AND SMALLER DINNER INCREASE YOUR BMR NEVER SKIP BREAKFAST EAT 6 SMALL MEALS LARGER LUNCH AND SMALLER DINNER INCREASE MUSCLE MASS AND ACTIVITY LEVEL STAY HYDRATED
WHAT'S IMPORTANT? Scales? Body Mass Index: Weight to height ratio. Percent body fat: Is the amount of fat vs. lean muscle.
NO QUICK FIX FAD DIETS ARE… *EXPENSIVE *SHORT TERM *PROMOTE DISORDERS
Dietary Guidelines Eat a variety of foods Balance the food you eat with physical activity-maintain or improve you weight. Choose a diet low in cholesterol and saturated fat
Dietary Guidelines 4.Choose a diet with plenty of whole grain products, vegetables, and fruits 5. Choose a diet moderate in sugars 6. Choose a diet moderate in sodium 7. Do not drink alcohol (adults who drink should do so in moderation)
Old Food Pyramid
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Food Labels
SO WHAT IS A SERVING SIZE? FDA Recommendations SO WHAT IS A SERVING SIZE?
BREAD, CEREAL, RICE, and PASTA 1 CUP RICE/PASTA (FIST SIZED COOKED) 1 SLICE OF BREAD 1/2 BAGEL 5-8 CRACKERS 1/4 CUP to 1 CUP of CEREAL (read label)
VEGETABLES 1/2 CUP of COOKED VEGETABLES 1 CUP of RAW VEGETABLES 6 oz. GLASS of TOMATO JUICE
FRUIT 1 BANANA 8 oz. GLASS OF JUICE 1 REGULAR SIZE APPLE/ ORANGE, etc… FIST SIZE OF GRAPES (1 cup)
DAIRY 1 CUP of MILK or YOGURT 1 SQUARE INCH/ OR ONE SLICE OF CHEESE 1/2 CUP OF ICE CREAM 1/2 CUP COTTAGE CHEESE
MEAT & PROTEIN 2-3 oz. CUT OF MEAT/SOY (DECK OF CARDS) 1/4 CUP BEANS/NUTS 2 TBSP of PEANUT BUTTER (Golf Ball) 1 EGG
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