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7 th Grade Health Class

By: Pat Hanson. 7 th Grade Health Class. My Pyramid. - Started by the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans.

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7 th Grade Health Class

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  1. By: Pat Hanson 7th Grade Health Class

  2. My Pyramid - Started by the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion in 1994 to improve the nutrition and well-being of Americans. - Its two primary objects are: Advance and promote dietary guidance for all Americans, and Conduct applied research and analyses in nutrition and consumer economics.

  3. The Core Projects that support the Pyramid - Dietary Guidelines for Americans - USDA Food Guidance System (MyPlate, MyPyramid, Food Guide Pyramid) - Healthy Eating Index - U.S. Food Plans - Nutrient Content of the U.S. Food Supply - Expenditures on Children by Families

  4. The Six Food Groups in the Pyramid - Oils - Vegetables - Fruits The one component of the Pyramid is Fitness! - Milks - Meats and Beans - Grains

  5. Grains Health Benefits - Good source of fiber - Reduce risk of heart disease - Helps with weight management Examples - Bread - Wheat - Pasta - Rice

  6. Vegetables Health Benefits - Protect against cancer - Lower risk of diabetes - Lower risk of Kidney Stones EXAMPLES - Corn - Tomatoes - Carrots - Lettuce - Onions - Potatoes

  7. Fruits Health Benefits - Vitamin C - Potassium - Helps reduce bone loss Examples - Oranges - Apples - Bananas - Strawberries - Grapes

  8. Milks Health Benefits - Calcium - Vitamin D - Maintain Bone Mass Examples - Cheese - Yogurt - Milk - Ice Cream

  9. Oils Health Benefits - Vitamin E - Fatty Acids Examples - Nuts - Select fish - Olive oil - Corn oil

  10. Meats and Beans(Protein) Health Benefits - Protein - Vitamin E - Vitamin C - Good source of calories Examples - Chicken - Beef - Steak - Beans - Fish

  11. Daily Servings The amount of servings per day for the food groups are… - Milk and beans- 2 to 3 servings - Oils- Limited amount - Milk- 3 servings - Fruits- 2 to 4 servings - Grains- 6 to 11 servings - Vegetables- 2 to 3 servings

  12. Fitnessgram - The Mypyramid is put on the back of the fitnessgrams that are completed by students all across the country each year. - This is there so students can learn the importance of getting the correct amount of physical activity and eat correctly to stay healthy and fit.

  13. MyPyramid and Physical Activity - Just like how MyPyramid has a daily amount of servings for the different food groups, there is also a recommended amount of daily physical activity which is 30 minutes. - It says that students can either participate in moderate or vigorous activities which include….

  14. Physical Activity Moderate Activity - Hiking - Dancing - Walking - Biking Vigorous Activity - Running -Basketball - Aerobics - Soccer - Hockey - Football

  15. Energy Balance Chart

  16. MyPyramid Tips Foods to Increase - Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. - Make at least half your grains whole grains.   - Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to Reduce - Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers. - Drink water instead of sugary drinks.                  

  17. More Tips - Make at least half your grains whole grains   - Vary your veggies   - Focus on fruit   - Get your calcium rich foods   -Go lean with protein   - Find your balance between food and physical activity   - Keep food safe to eat

  18. MyPlate This is what a your plate should look like with the correct amount of each food group in one meal.

  19. Reference http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

  20. THE END

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