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The USDA’s Evolution on Nutrition Guidelines

Audience: College Students Name: Joseph DeRose. The USDA’s Evolution on Nutrition Guidelines. What is the USDA?. United States Department of Agriculture Federal agency Conducts nutrition research Educates public about proper nutrition Enforces food standards for food safety.

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The USDA’s Evolution on Nutrition Guidelines

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  1. Audience: College Students Name: Joseph DeRose The USDA’s Evolution on Nutrition Guidelines

  2. What is the USDA? • United States Department of Agriculture • Federal agency • Conducts nutrition research • Educates public about proper nutrition • Enforces food standards for food safety USDA’s Mission Statement

  3. The Food Pyramid • Released by USDA in 1992 to educate public on proper nutrition • Emphasized Variety, Proportionality, and Moderation • Graphic used to convey message Remember this?

  4. The Food Pyramid • Provides Information on food servings •http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pmap.htm Click for more information on The Food Pyramid

  5. Skepticism…. Yes Are there downsides to The Food Pyramid?

  6. Downsides of The Food Pyramid • Problems with The Food Pyramid • All fats are considered unhealthy • No differentiation between good/bad carbohydrates • Considers protein sources equal in value • Dairy products are considered essential • Does not emphasize exercise

  7. Did The Food Pyramid work? • Brought national awareness to healthy eating. • Initiated public policy efforts

  8. MyPyramid • Released by USDA on April 19th, 2005 • An updated version of The Food Pyramid • Replaced by MyPlate on June 2nd, 2011 Click Me for Information on MyPyramid!

  9. Why was MyPyramid created? • To deal with skyrocketing obesity rates • To provide easier guidelines to follow and understand I wish The Food Pyramid was more helpful!

  10. Skepticism… Let me explain. How is this different from The Food Pyramid?

  11. What sets MyPyramid apart from The Food Pyramid • MyPyramid stresses importance of eating healthy • Focuses on specific food groups • Also foods within each group • Emphasizes whole grain foods • Emphasizes lean meats • Emphasizes healthy fats

  12. What sets MyPyramid apart from The Food Pyramid? • MyPyramid includes an interactive website • One can track and assess food intake • One can assess physical activity • One can easily track goals

  13. Understanding MyPyramid Narrow silver at top implies moderation in sugars and fats Different widths suggest proportions of food groups needed In diet

  14. Understanding MyPyramid Person climbing steps is a reminder of physical activity Foods at base of color bands are healthiest and should comprise bulk of diet

  15. Understanding MyPyramid Click the MyPyramid photo to check out the informational mini-poster on MyPyramid!

  16. Understanding MyPyramid • Incorporates eight divisions • Physical activity • Grains • Vegetables • Fruits • Meat • Beans • Oils • Discretionary calories

  17. Understanding Mypyramid • Consists of 6 themes • Personalization • Gradual Improvement • Physical activity • Variety • Moderation • Proportionality

  18. Understanding MyPyramid Go back to slide

  19. Complaints about MyPyramid • Belief that it’s influenced by lobbyists • Imposed school lunches • Unable to make individual decisions

  20. MyPlate • Created by the USDA • An updated version of MyPyramid • Replaced MyPyramid June 2nd, 2011

  21. Why was MyPlate created? • MyPyramid was considered too confusing and too difficult to understand • To combat obesity rates • To better educate the public • To provide simple guidelines to follow.

  22. Skepticism… Yes, I feel the same way too. Now, this is much easier to understand.

  23. MyPlate Explained Dinner plate is used because it is simple to imagine and follow Dinner plate is used to allow for easy measurement of food Varying sizes of food groups on dinner plate is used to emphasize portion control.

  24. MyPlate explained Intake = 1 glass of low fat/nonfat milk/ or 1 yogurt cup Intake = 20% fruits Intake = 30% Carbohydrates Intake = 30% Vegetables Intake = 20% Protein

  25. Interactive Website • MyPlate website is like having a personal nutritionist • Includes nutrition education • Assessment of physical activity • Assessment of BMI • Diet trackers of regular food intake

  26. Advocates of MyPlate “Click on my photo to listen to a short excerpt from my speech at the unveiling of MyPlate”

  27. In Conclusion… • The Evolution will continue… • What’s next for the USDA…

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