The Elements of Nutrition Powerpoint as revised by H. Sami Pham and Craig Wasserman for the Powerpoint Triage Assignment for the class UTAP 2015 according to the given scenario (number four).

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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