1. Guidelines for Healthy Eating
Chapter 5 Lesson 3/4

2. Guidelines for Healthy Eating
Dietary Guidelines for Americans: recommendations about food choices for all healthy Americans age 2 and over.
Highlights the Following:
Make smart choice from every food group
Find a balance between food and physical activity
Get the most nutrition out of your calories

3. My Pyramid vs. My Plate

4. Group Discussion:
How do you think age, gender, and activity levels affect the recommended number of servings?
Do you think all 14 year old boys should eat more than all 14 year old girls? Explain
Do you think all members of a sports team should have the same number of servings from each food groups? Why or why not?

5. Getting the Most Nutrition from Your Calories…
Moderation, Moderation, Moderation!
All nutrients are important!
Breakfast is important!

6. Food and Health Living
Nutrition Labeling…