1. Planning a Diet for Fitness and Wellness
Chapter Eight
Planning a Diet for Fitness and Wellness

2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans
Adequate nutrients within calorie needs
Weight management
Physical activity
Foods groups to encourage
Fats
Carbohydrates
Sodium and Potassium
Alcoholic Beverages
Food Safety
Key Recommendations:

3. MyPyramid Food Guide

4. The Nutrition Facts Label
Serving Sizes
Calories from Fat
% Daily Value
Fat
Cholesterol
Sodium
Carbohydrates
Protein
Vitamins and Minerals

5. Comparing Your Diet
Think about the foods you typically eat - do you usually have a balanced diet? How often do you include the following foods:
Fast Food
“Junk” Food
Snacking

6. Nutrition Fallacies Bottled water is safer from impurities.
When you eat less, your stomach shrinks.
Natural herbs can melt pounds away without diet or exercise.

7. Planning a Diet for Fitness & Wellness
Diet is related to achieving an optimal level of health and fitness.
Making wise food choices is the key to good nutrition.
Use the Dietary Guidelines, MyPyramid Food Guide, and the Nutrition Facts Label in making your food selections.
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