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Guidelines for Healthy Eating. Chapter 5 Lesson 3/4. Guidelines for Healthy Eating. Dietary Guidelines for Americans: recommendations about food choices for all healthy Americans age 2 and over. Highlights the Following: Make smart choice from every food group
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Guidelines for Healthy Eating Chapter 5 Lesson 3/4
Guidelines for Healthy Eating • Dietary Guidelines for Americans: recommendations about food choices for all healthy Americans age 2 and over. • Highlights the Following: • Make smart choice from every food group • Find a balance between food and physical activity • Get the most nutrition out of your calories
Group Discussion: • How do you think age, gender, and activity levels affect the recommended number of servings? • Do you think all 14 year old boys should eat more than all 14 year old girls? Explain • Do you think all members of a sports team should have the same number of servings from each food groups? Why or why not?
Getting the Most Nutrition from Your Calories… • Moderation, Moderation, Moderation! • All nutrients are important! • Breakfast is important!
Food and Health Living • Nutrition Labeling…