Components of Any Healthful Diet  Everyone eats food based on their health, age, religious beliefs, cultural backgrounds and activity levels.  Regardless of differences, all humans require certain basic nutrients to survive and be healthy.

Diet  Daily regimen of food intake  Modified plan of food intake for losing weight

Healthful diet for humans contains adequate amounts of 6 nutrients  1. Water – 2/3 of body mass  2. Proteins – Provides for growth, repair and replacement of body tissues.  3. Carbohydrates – energy for the body

 4. Fats – energy and makes food taste better  5. Vitamins – Growth and disease resistance  6. Minerals – Growth and disease resistance

 People need different amounts of nutrients for different reasons Age, gender, weight, pregnancy, athlete, etc  Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA) Nutrient requirements for humans

the FOOD Pyramid Eating Right Every Day

The Food Pyramid Fats, Oils & Sweets USE SPARINGLY Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group 2-3 SERVINGS Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Group 2-3 SERVINGS Vegetable Group 3-5 SERVINGS Fruit Group 2-4 SERVINGS Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group 6-11 SERVINGS

 Sound diet should contain food from all levels of the food pyramid

Eating Right Every Day  Diet should satisfy a person’s hunger without making them uncomfortably full.

 Diets should not rely on gimmicks, pills, beverages or routines

 Healthy diet must contain a variety of foods.

 Exercise is also an important component

Eat Well and Stay Healthy!