PP from first day of class

1. THE ELEMENTS OF NUTRITION
Nutrition and Food Science Department
H. Sami Pham and Craig Wasserman

2. OBJECTIVES FOR THE COURSE:
 To understand the basics of nutrition and how to
apply them to an everyday healthy lifestyle.
 To learn how the body functions under different
eating habits and how it adjusts.
 To understand the basics of the Food Pyramid.
 To learn the different ways in which our government
and the USDA (United States Department of
Agriculture) is promoting these basic, healthy
ideals.
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3. BASICS OF NUTRITION:
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Nutrition
labels provide
dietary
information
Important:
Measures
energy intake
Important:
Avoid trans
fats in large
amounts

4. RESPONSES FROM YOUR BODY!
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5. WHAT DOES YOUR PLATE LOOK LIKE?
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Fruits:
2-4 servings
Vegetables
2-5 servings
Grains:
6-11 servings
Milk:
2-3 servings
Meat/Beans:
2-3 servings
Oil:
0-2 servings
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

6. EAT RIGHT, EXERCISE, AND STAY HEALTHY!
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