Sue Harmon Teacher Page THE FOOD PYRAMID AND A BALANCED DIET

should be based on: energy needs food preferences nutrient requirements as represented on the food pyramid. SELECTING APPROPRIATE FOODS FOR A BALANCED DIET. . .

should be based on:

energy needs

food preferences

nutrient requirements as represented on the food pyramid.

Nutrient needs change as you grow. THE FIVE FOOD GROUP PYRAMID Meat(poultry), fish Fruit Fats, oils and sweets Milk, cheese Vegetables Bread, cereal 6-11 servings 2-4 servings 3-5 servings 2-3 servings 2-4 servings use little

ENERGY NEEDS To be fit you should maintain a healthy weight. Extra activity requires extra calories. Children and teens need more calories than adults. Taller and bigger people need more calories than shorter and smaller people.

To be fit you should maintain a healthy weight.

Extra activity requires extra calories.

Children and teens need more calories than adults.

Taller and bigger people need more calories than shorter and smaller people.

FOOD PREFERENCES Using foods that you enjoy and that are readily available to you, develop a one day menu that will meet the requirements on the food pyramid. Write your menu in your journal.

NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS The food pyramid is a representative of nutrient needs and the primary food groupings that can provide them. Fats, oil and sweets Fats Carbohydrates

Fats

Carbohydrates

Milk, yogurt, cheese NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS Fats Protein Vitamins, cheese and minerals

Fats

Protein

Vitamins, cheese and minerals

Meat, poultry, fish NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS Protein Fats Vitamins Minerals

Protein

Fats

Vitamins

Minerals

NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS Vegetables Vitamins and minerals Protein Carbohydrates

Vitamins and minerals

Protein

Carbohydrates

NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS Fruit Vitamins Minerals Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Minerals

Carbohydrates

NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS Bread, cereal, grains Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals

Carbohydrates

Vitamins

Minerals

NUTRIENTS are used by the body for energy, growth, repair and cellular needs. Nutrient Function FATS Provide the body with a stored form of energy, warmth and insulation for body organs.

CARBOHYDRATES Provide the body with an immediate source of energy. PROTEIN Helps the body grow, makes muscles strong and repairs body tissues.

VITAMINS AND MINERALS Help to release energy and help the body perform many functions including: fighting infections and making strong bones and teeth.

Using the information from the food pyramids and the following nutrient abbreviations, complete the following chart. F=fat C=carbohydrates P=protein VM=vitamins and minerals

Pyramid Group Write the chart in your journal C, VM Fruit VM Vegetable C, VM Bread, cereal F, P, VM Meat, poultry F, P Milk P, F, VM Meat Food Nutrient Pork chop Orange Carrot Wheat Bread Chicken Cheese Peanut Butter P, F, VM Meat

Summary The following guidelines may be used toward better nutrition. No guidelines can guarantee health or well-being, but they may give you the start you need. Eat a variety of foods. Maintain healthy weight. Avoid too much saturated fat and cholesterol. Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber.

The following guidelines may be used toward better nutrition. No guidelines can guarantee health or well-being, but they may give you the start you need.

Eat a variety of foods.

Maintain healthy weight.

Avoid too much saturated fat and cholesterol.

Eat foods with adequate starch and fiber.

TEACHER PAGE Objective- The students will see the food pyramid and the foods and nutrients involved with it. Activity- The students will be given choices and selections to make and should write them and the questions in their journal. Process- Follow the slides. Some answers will appear slowly and do not require a mouse click.

Objective- The students will see the food pyramid and the foods and nutrients involved with it.

Activity- The students will be given choices and selections to make and should write them and the questions in their journal.

Process- Follow the slides. Some answers will appear slowly and do not require a mouse click.