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Putting More Power on Your Community’s Plate

Putting More Power on Your Community’s Plate. Shalene McNeill, PhD, RD Texas Beef Council. SO MANY GUIDELINES. SO MUCH ADVICE. SO MANY FADS. What We ’ re Really Eating. OVERFED. and. Undernourished. MyPyramid Emphasizes Nutrient Rich Foods.

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Putting More Power on Your Community’s Plate

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  1. Putting More Power on Your Community’s Plate Shalene McNeill, PhD, RD Texas Beef Council

  2. SO MANY GUIDELINES

  3. SO MUCH ADVICE

  4. SO MANY FADS

  5. What We’re Really Eating

  6. OVERFED and Undernourished

  7. MyPyramid Emphasizes Nutrient Rich Foods The color bands are wider at the base to emphasize nutrient rich foods

  8. Overall Theme of 2005 DGAC Technical Report: Importance of Nutrient-Rich Diets

  9. Don’t just count calories… Make your calories count more

  10. Enjoy Naturally Nutrient-Rich Foods First: • Colorful Fruits • Dark Green and Deep Orange Vegetables • Whole Grains • Lean Proteins, Meats • Nonfat and Low-Fat Dairy

  11. What Are Naturally Nutrient-Rich Foods? Source: USDA, ARS, SR-16, 2004

  12. WHITE Protein 4.4 grams Fiber .6 grams Calcium 6 mg Iron 2.77 mg Potassium 54 mg Zinc .78 mg BROWN Protein 4.5 grams Fiber 3.5 grams Calcium 20 mg Iron 1.03 mg Potassium 154 mg Zinc 1.2 mg White Rice vs. Brown Rice1 cup

  13. Ready for Nutrient-Rich…

  14. Choose Nutrient Rich Foods In a survey of 400 registered dietitians … • 90% consider NNR guidance to be an effective weight management tool • Most (70%) believe it’s very helpful to counsel clients to choose naturally nutrient-rich foods Consumers respond to nutrient richness … • 80% said they would be willing to change their diet based on a recommendation to “choose naturally nutrient-rich foods first” Sources: International Communications Research for CBB/NCBA, April 2004; IPSOS Public Affairs, March 2004. (Interviews with 1,000 adults, margin of error +/- 3.1) How to Eat vs How Not to Eat

  15. Where People Currently See Themselves in Terms of Health Where People See Themselves Unhealthy Healthy Source: IFIC Foundation, 2003

  16. Where People Want To Be in Terms of Health Where They’d Like To Be Unhealthy Healthy Source: IFIC Foundation, 2003

  17. Going “Nutrient-Rich”

  18. Power Tips • Shop the perimeter • Color your plate • Make a salad into an entrée • Think “add-on” rather than “leave-out”

  19. Dr. Pepper and a Honey Bun Breakfast Taco Potato, egg and cheese topped with fresh salsa Making Calories Count More Breakfast inspirations

  20. Glass of Orange Juice and Cereal Bar Tropical Fruit Smoothie Blend tropical flavored nonfat yogurt, mango, banana, pineapple juice, coconut, ice. Top with low-fat granola. Making Calories Count More Breakfast inspirations

  21. Scrambled Eggs and Bacon Breakfast Quiche or Omelete Stuffed with spinach, tomatoes, mushroom, onions, bell peppers, low-fat cheese and Canadian bacon Making Calories Count More Breakfast inspirations

  22. Boring Baked Potato Topped with butter and sour cream Power Sweet Potato Topped with steak strips, spicy pecans and red pepper Making Calories Count More For lunch or dinner

  23. Chicken Caesar Salad Topped with parmesan cheese and croutons Steak Caesar Salad Wrap Topped with parmesan cheese, red and orange bell peppers served in a whole wheat wrap Making Calories Count More For lunch or dinner

  24. Everyday deli-meat sandwich Made with lunchmeat and cheese on white bread Power Tuna Melt Made with Pecans, apples, celery and swiss cheese, served on fiber-rich whole wheat bread or pita Making Calories Count More For lunch or dinner

  25. Large sports drink and a Slim Jim Spicy beef jerky, baby carrots, tomato juice Making Calories Count More Snack inspirations

  26. Soda and a Bag of Chips Almonds, apple and string cheese Making Calories Count More Snack inspirations

  27. Nutrient Rich Inspirations • Vanilla Yogurt Blueberry Parfait • Dried Fruit and Nut Trail Mix • Mini Veggie Platters • Fruity Kabob • Cheese stick and cherry tomatoes • Sirloin salad with dried cherries, blue cheese and pine nuts • Snack Sized Canned Tuna • Jicama and Melon Cup with Chili and Lime • South of the Border Shrimp Cocktail

  28. Building Nutrient Rich • Boost B-vitamins by adding 1 TBSP wheat germ to taco meat or meatloaf • Use whole wheat spaghetti • Anytime your adding chopped onion or garlic, add chopped carrot (Confetti Meatloaf) • Sneaky mashed potatoes

  29. Engaging Your Community Where To Do It: What To Do: • Give the WIIFY • Talk Taste • Say “Satisfying” • Provide solutions • Newsletters • News Columns • School Outreach • Farmers Markets • Do Well Be Well Classes • WIC Partnerships

  30. Resources Contact us: Erin Worrell eworrell@txbeef.org Shalene McNeill shalene@txbeef.org

  31. Learn how much and what to eat for YOUR calorie level at MyPyramid.gov Submit age, sex and activity level for a personalized MyPyramid Check here for more information on food groups & related topics

  32. www.TxBeef.org

  33. www.beefnutrition.org

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