DO NOW Write down one idea for healthy eating. We will share some of the ideas with the class.

Food Pyramid We will now view a video explaining the Food Pyramid: nimation-presentation_eng_pc.html nimation-presentation_eng_pc.html

Food Pyramid So, what exactly are the new recommendations? Let’s take a look: er.pdf er.pdf

Planning A Meal Project We will be creating a meal that will include an entrée, a side dish and a beverage. The meal plan should include: which food group each ingredient in the meal belongs to. At least 1 item from each of the food groups.

Sample Meal Sample Meal*** Chef Shilko Entrée: Tuna Casserole Side Dish: Lettuce Salad Beverage: Milk FOOD Tuna Casserole Ingredients: 1 can of tuna in water 2 cups egg noodles 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1 can of peas Lettuce Salad: Ingredients: variety of lettuce grated carrots cherry tomatoes low-fat salad dressing Milk

Sample Meal Does the sample meal we just saw meet all of the requirements? No! This example did not specify the appropriate food groups for each ingredient. Get a blank piece of paper and being your project.

The Food Pyramid

CLOSURE Share your meal plan ideas with the other students at your table. Be sure to identify the food groups to which each food belongs.