1. Eating Guides

2. MyPyramid was released in 2005 and replaced the Food Guide Pyramid (1992). MyPlate was released in 2011 and replaced the MyPyramid.

3. 1940 “A guide to good eating, the basic 7” Focus on nutritional adequacy, specific servings from each food group 1956-1970 Food For Fitness: Daily Food Guide Basic 4

4. 1979 Hassle Free-Daily Food Guide Basic 4, but added guidelines for fats and sweets

5. 1984 Moved from adequacy, to adequacy plus moderation

6. The Food Guide Pyramid (1992) Adequacy Moderation Variety Proportion/ balance

8. Three Key Messages Make smart choices within and among the food groups. Keep a balance between food intake and physical activity. Get the most nutrients from your calories.

9. What Does the Pyramid Teach Us? Activity Variety Moderation Proportionality Personalization Gradual Improvement

10. Be Active! ACTIVITY Represented by the steps and the person climbing them.

11. Physical Activity Recommendation for Children and Youth At least 60 minutes of physical activity most (preferably all) days of the week. 7-9 hours of sleep each night

13. Changes… The Logo Focus on smaller portion sizes Replace sugary drinks with water Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables Choose low fat dairy Make half your grains whole

14. Selected Messages 1) Balancing Calories Enjoy your food, but eat less. Avoid oversized portions. 2) Foods to Increase Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Make at least half your grains whole grains. Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. 3) Foods to Reduce Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals and choose the foods with lower numbers. Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

15. Build a Healthy Plate Make half your plate vegetables and fruits. Switch to skim or 1% milk. Make at least half your grains whole. Vary your protein food choices. Keep your food safe to eat.

16. MyPlate helps individuals use the Dietary Guidelines to: Make smart choices from every food group. Find balance between food and physical activity. Get the most nutrition out of calories. Stay within daily calorie needs.

17. What is a "Healthy Diet"? The Dietary Guidelines for Americans describe a healthy diet as one that: Emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products; Includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and Is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.

18. Dietary Guidelines Brochure http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/DGAs1010- PolicyDocument.htm About 90 pages!!

19. Daily Amount of Food from Each Food Group Calorie level1600180020002200 Fruits1½ cups 2 cups Vegetables2 cups2½ cups 3 cups Grains5 oz-eq6 oz-eq 7 oz-eq Protein Foods5 oz-eq 5½ oz-eq6 oz-eq Dairy3 cups Oils5 tsp5½ tsp6 tsp6½ tsp 19

21. Avoid Oversized Portions

22. Plate size history

23. Closure What is a “healthy diet”? Which food guide (pyramid or plate) do you like better? Defend which you have chose!