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Food Guide Pyramid

Food Guide Pyramid. Monica Hatch AAS, NREMT-P Critical Care Flight Paramedic EMT Instructor. Anatomy of MyPyramid. Activity is represented by the steps and the person climbing them. Moderation is represented by the narrowing of each food group from bottom to top.

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Food Guide Pyramid

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  1. Food Guide Pyramid Monica Hatch AAS, NREMT-P Critical Care Flight Paramedic EMT Instructor

  2. Anatomy of MyPyramid • Activity is represented by the steps and the person climbing them. • Moderation is represented by the narrowing of each food group from bottom to top. • Personalization is shown by the person on the steps, the slogan and the URL.

  3. Anatomy of MyPyramid • Proportionality is shown by the different widths of the food groups. • Variety is symbolized by the six color bands representing the five food groups and oils. • Gradual Improvement is encouraged by the slogan

  4. Grainsmake half of your grains whole • Eat at least 3 oz. of whole grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta every day • 1 oz. is about 1 slice of bread, about 1 cup of cooked rice, cereal, or pasta • For a 2,000 calorie diet eat 6 oz. every day

  5. Vegetablesvary your veggies • Eat more dark-green veggies like broccoli, spinach and other dark leafy greens • Eat more orange veggies like carrots and sweet potatoes • Eat more dry beans like pinto and kidney beans • Eat 2 ½ cups every day

  6. F r u i t sfocus on fruits • Eat a variety of fruit • Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruit • Go easy on fruit juices • Eat 2 cups every day

  7. M I L Kget your calcium-rich foods • Go low-fat or fat-free when you choose milk, yogurt, and other milk products • If you don’t or can’t consume milk, choose lactose-free products or other calcium sources such as fortified food and drinks • Get 3 cups every day

  8. Meat and Beansgo lean with protein • Choose low-fat or lean meats and poultry • Bake it, broil it or grill it • Vary your protein routine-choose more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds • Eat 5 ½ oz. every day

  9. Food Distribution

  10. Find your balancebetween food and physical activity • Be sure to stay within your caloric needs • Be physically active 30 min most days • 60 min of activity may be needed to maintain healthy weight • For weight loss, 90 min of activity may be necessary • Children and teens need 60 min of activity

  11. Know the limitson fats, sugars, and salt • Make most of your fat sources from fish, nuts and vegetable oils • Limit solid fats like butter and shortening • Check Nutrition Facts label to keep saturated fats low • Choose food and beverages low in added sugars. These contribute many calories and little, if any, nutrients

  12. Many Thanks To • http://mypyramid.gov/ • http://google.com

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