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The Food Pyramid Food in Your life
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The Food Guide Pyramid
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Nutrition Nutrition – Process of taking in food and using it to for growth and good health The main reason people eat is to fulfill the body’s physical needs
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What influences your food choices
Sensory appeal – The way that foods look, taste, smell and feel influence what you choose to eat Geography – The land, climate and agricultural products of your region influences your food choices and food availability
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What influences your food choices
Your cultural and Family background – you make certain food choices because they are a part of your family’s cultural or ethnic background Advertising – food advertisements are designed to influence you to choose one food over another
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The food guide Pyramid
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Getting What you Need The food guide pyramid shows a suggested range of servings for foods within each of 5 major food groups
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Eating a variety of foods
Using the food guide pyramid can help you get enough nutrition Nutrition – The Substances in foods that your body needs n order to grow, have energy and stay healthy Most year olds need between 2,200 to 2,500 calories per day
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