Transcript Nutritionppt

Nutrition For Good Living
Food Pyramid
Table of contents
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Bread
Vegetables
Fruit
Meat
Dairy
Fats and sweets
Portion size
How do I eat healthy?
Well, eat a variety of foods! Most foods
are healthy if you eat the right portions.
Look at this drawing of the food pyramid.
You should eat:
Whole grain bread, cereal, rice, and pasta
Vegetables and fruits
Milk, yogurt, and cheese
Meat, eggs, fish, nuts, and beans
Even:
Fats, oils, and sweets!
Whole Grains
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Bread
Cereal
Rice
Pasta
Vegetables aka VEGGIES!
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There are so many colors to choose from!
Carrots
Bell Peppers
Cabbage
Corn
Broccoli
Lettuce and spinach
Green beans
Peas
An apple a day keeps the teacher away
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Fruits are the natural sweet
Apple
Pear
Orange
Kiwi
Banana
Berries, all colors, shapes, and sizes
Peach
“Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My”
• We don’t eat zoo animals! But animals are
the main source of protein. There are many
meats you eat that have protein.
• Fish
• Hamburger
• Chicken
• Eggs
• Beans too!
Moo Cow Moo
• Dairy is important for you to grow big and
strong. It helps your bones stay tough. Be
kind to your bones,
• Drink milk
• Eat cheese
• Snack on yogurt
Give me some sugar!
• Sugars and fats taste great! They can be good
to eat ONLY in small amounts. Don’t make
them a meal.
• Fast food
• Cakes and Pies
• Donuts
• Chips
• Butter, jelly, and jams
How much do I eat?
Portion Size
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Bread
Vegetables
Fruit
Meat
Dairy
Fats and sweets
Pre-quiz
• Check Out Your Knowledge on How Much You
Should Eat
• http://hp2010.nhlbihin.net/portion/portion.c
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Creative ways to
measure your food.
Can you think of
any objects you
could connect with
portion sizes?
How Many Servings Should I Eat?
• Breads and Grains: 6 – 11
• Vegetables: 3 – 5
• Fruit: 2 – 4
• Meat: 2 – 3
• Dairy: 2 – 3
• Fats and sweets: use sparingly