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My Pyramid

The new food guide pyramid symbolizes a personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet, regular exercise, and gradual improvement in lifestyle choices. Visit MyPyramid.gov to find your personal pyramid and take small steps towards a healthier you.

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My Pyramid

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  1. My Pyramid The new food guide pyramid symbolizes a personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity. MyPyramid.gov - United States Department of Agriculture - News & Media: MyPyramid Animation

  2. Represented by the steps and the person climbing them, a reminder of the importance of physical activity each day Activity

  3. Represented by the narrowing of each food group from bottom to top. Wider is food with less fat and sugar. The more active you are, the more foods with fat and sugar you can have. Moderation Wider at the bottom

  4. Personalization • Shown by the person on the steps, the slogan. Go to http://www.mypyramid.gov/ to find your personal pyramid

  5. Proportionality • Shown by the different widths of the food group bands.

  6. Symbolized by the 6 color bands. Each group is needed each day for good health Variety

  7. Gradual Improvement • Encouraged by the slogan…Steps To a Healthier You. Take small steps to improve your diet and lifestyle each day.

  8. The range of calories for the pyramid is 1,000-3000 The food guide pyramid is grouped according toNutrients

  9. Carbohydrates Protein Fat Provides energy Build and repair body tissue Insulate, protect internal organs, reserve energy supply NutrientFunction(s) Energy Producing (has calories)

  10. Non Energy Producing 4. Vitamins- Assist in the biochemical reactions related to the metabolic process 5. Minerals- Skeletal structure 6. Water- Hydration, most essential to life 7. Fiber- Digestion of food

  11. Grains • Servings Daily: 3-10 ounces Color: Orange • Major nutrient provided: Carbohydrate,Fiber • Serving: 10z bread, 1 cup cereal, ½ cup rice or pasta • Recommendations: eat at least 3 oz of whole grains each day

  12. Vegetables • Servings Daily:1-4 Cups Color: Green • Major nutrients provided:Vitamins, Fiber • Serving: Variety of colors and types, dark green, orange, starchy • Recommendations: Eat more dark green and orange vegetables, eat more dry beans and peas

  13. Fruits • Servings Daily: 1-2.5 cups Color: Red • Major nutrients provided:Vitamins, Fiber • Serving:1 medium/small piece of fruit=1 cup • Recommendations: eat a variety of fruit. Choose fresh, frozen canned or dried. Go easy on fruit juices.

  14. Milk • Servings Daily: 2-3 cups Color: Blue • Major nutrients:Minerals, Protein • Serving:1 ½ oz cheese=1 cup milk/yogurt • Recommendations:go low-fat or fat-free. If you don’t or can’t consume milk choose other calcium sources.

  15. Meat and Beans • Servings Daily: 2-7 ounces Color: Purple • Major nutrient: Protein • Serving: 1 oz meat=1 egg=1 T peanut butter=1/4 cup cooked dry beans=1/2 oz nuts or seeds • Recommendations: choose low-fat or lean meats. Bake, broil or grill. Vary protein, choose fish, beans, nuts and seeds.

  16. Oils • Servings Daily: 3-11 tsp. Color: Yellow • Major Nutrient: Fat • Serving: May be added to food or found in food such as nuts, olives, avocados, mayonnaise, salad dressings etc… • Recommendations: use canola, olive, peanut, soybean, corn, safflower or sunflower oil.

  17. What is the difference between fat and oil? • FAT: solid at room temperature.

  18. What are the recommendations for fat and oil? • Limit solid fat and trans fat

  19. What are the recommendations for sugar? • Choose food and beverages low in added sugar. It contributes calories with few nutrients

  20. What is the Discretionary Calorie Allowance? • After eating the requirements from the pyramid they are the remaining calories to be used on fat and sugar, usually around 265 a day. • McDonald's USA - McDonald's Nutrition Facts • Wendy's • Dairy Queen • Baskin-Robbins Nutrition Facts and Allergen Information • Carl's Jr. • Jack In The Box - Our Food

  21. What are the recommendations for physical activity? • 30 minutes a day • 60-90 minutes a day for weight loss

  22. The current guidelines are • 1-Get adequate nutrients within the calorie needs. • Carbohydrates: 55-60% • Fat: no more than 30% • Protein: 10-15%

  23. The average American eats too much • Fat • Sugar • Calories • Sodium

  24. The average American doesn’t eat enough • Fiber • Whole grains

  25. 2-Manage weight, balance food intake with exercise output • 3-Be physically active each day • 4-Choose a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat free or low fat milk products • 5-Monitor your intake of fats

  26. What is invisible fat? • Hides in foods naturally • Some examples, Avocados, milk, olives

  27. 6-Choose carbohydrates wisely. Choose fruits, vegetables and whole grains, limit sugar. • 7-Watch your intake of sodium

  28. What can too much salt/sodium do to your body? Where does it hide? • Can cause high blood pressure and heart disease. In prepared foods (frozen, canned, etc.)

  29. 8-If you drink alcohol do so in moderation • 9-Keep food safe to eat

  30. In conclusion… • The food guide pyramid acts as a guide to everyday nutrition and activity. • Eat a variety of foods from all of the food groups and exercise daily.

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