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FOOD. the . Pyramid. Healthy Choices. Eating Right Every Day. There is a direct relationship between good nutrition and health. The Food Pyramid Steps to a healthier you. GRAINS. VEGETABLES. FRUITS. OILS. MILK. MEAT & BEANS. Grains Make half of your grains whole.

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  1. FOOD the Pyramid Healthy Choices

  2. Eating Right Every Day • There is a direct relationship between good nutrition and health.

  3. The Food PyramidSteps to a healthier you GRAINS VEGETABLES FRUITS OILS MILK MEAT & BEANS

  4. GrainsMake half of your grains whole • List a few examples of grains that are plentiful in your area. • Discuss how much students should eat every day • Research and discuss the health benefits of grains.

  5. VegetablesVary your veggies • List a few examples of vegetables that are plentiful in your area. • Discuss how much students should eat every day • Research and discuss the health benefits of vegetables

  6. FruitsFocus on fruits • List a few examples of fruits that are plentiful in your area. • Discuss how much students should eat every day • Research and discuss the health benefits of fruits

  7. OilsKnow your fats • List a few examples of oils and fats. • Discuss how much students should eat daily and what foods contain oils and fats. • Research and discuss the health benefits associated with the different kinds of oils and fats

  8. MilkGet your calcium rich foods • List a few examples of milk products. • Discuss how much students should eat daily • Research and discuss the health benefits of milk products

  9. Meat and BeansGo lean on protein • List a few examples of meat and bean products that are plentiful in your area. • Discuss how much students should eat daily and when they might have them. • Research and discuss the health benefits of meat and beans

  10. Discretionary CaloriesExtras for luxury foods • What are discretionary calories? • Discuss how many discretionary calories students should eat every day.

  11. Physical ActivityStrive for 60 minutes or more per day • What is physical activity? • Discuss moderate vs. vigorous activity.

  12. Eat Well and Stay Healthy! • Encourage students to use the MyPyramid Worksheet, for a week, and to eat their favorite foods in each group to meet their daily requirements. • Download the worksheet here: MyPyramid Worksheet. • Discuss their findings at the end of the week

  13. Conclusion Summarize the health benefits of each food group and encourage students to: • Research any new finding about food and health. • Keeping a food diary • Strive for 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day • Make healthy food choices

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