Planning A Healthy Diet Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Diet Planning Principles Use the ABC’s ABCDMV Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Diet Planning Principles Adequacy Balance Kcalorie (energy) control Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Diet Planning Principles Nutrient density –Empty-kilocalorie foods Moderation Variety Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Dietary Guidelines Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Dietary Guidelines Aim For Fitness –Aim for a healthy weight –Be physically active each day Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Dietary Guidelines Build a Healthy Base –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 foods safe to eat Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Dietary Guidelines Choose Sensibly –Choose a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol an moderate in total fat –Choose beverages and foods to moderate sugar intake –Choose and prepare foods with less salt –Drink alcoholic beverages in moderation (if at all) Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

More Diet Planning Tools Food Guide Pyramid Exchange Lists

Food Guide Pyramid Recently revised (April 2005) Has a completely different look Very specific –12 pyramids –Your pyramid is based upon age, gender, activity level

Food Guide Pyramid 5 main groups Recommend servings and serving sizes Grouped by source and vitamin and mineral content –Example cheese

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A World Tour Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

A World Tour Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Mediterranean Food Guide Pyramid

Exchange List Originally developed for people with Diabetes Groups my macronutrients –Example cheese

Food Labels Ingredient list Serving sizes Nutrition facts –Daily Values Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Food Label

Food Labels Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning

Nutrient Claims Statements that characterize the quality of a nutrient in a food What does low fat really mean?

Food Labels Copyright 2005 Wadsworth Group, a division of Thomson Learning