- Eat 6-11 servings of grains per day, with at least half being whole grains such as whole wheat, brown rice, and oatmeal. Refined grains include white flour and white bread. - Eat 2-3 servings of fruit per day such as oranges, apples, grapes, and more. Fruit snacks do not count as fruit. - Eat 2-3 servings of vegetables per day including dark green vegetables, orange vegetables, beans and peas, starchy vegetables, and others. - Eat 2-3 servings of protein such as meat, poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds, and beans and peas. Choose lean or low-fat options. -

1. It’s For Your Health

3. Food Pyramid

6. Any type of fruit or 100% fruit juice

7. FRESH IS BEST !!!

11. Most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat.

12. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry.

13. There are 6 sub groups:Meat Poultry Fish Eggs Nuts & Seeds Beans and Peas.. counts as a veggie or a meat Eat it don’t wear it!!

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17. Why should I exercise???

18. The how’s and Why’s Fitness is important for physical and mental health. You need 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity a day to stay healthy. Exercise has great benefits for you (besides making you super fly ;) It can: Reduce anxiety, stress, and depression Improve self-esteem Boost your grades Who doesn’t want that??

19. How much? What Type?

20. Make it SAFE!! Understand the risks but be confident that physical activity is safe for almost everyone. Choose to do activities that are appropriate for your fitness level and health goals. Remember some activities are safer than others. Increase your activity gradually over time. Inactive people should “start low and go slow” by gradually increasing how often and how long activities are done. Protect yourself by using appropriate gear and sports equipment, look for safe environments, follow rules and policies, and making good choices about when, where, and how to be active. If you have chronic conditions and symptoms you should first consult your doctor about the type and amount of activity that is appropriate.

21. And your assignment is……. Track all of your food and physical activity for 1 weekusing the website below: http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/ Watch tutorial Register as new user Enter all food and beverages you eat and any physical activity you do for this week Write 1-2 pages detailing what you discovered about your current diet and exercise habits, the steps you can take to improve your diet and exercise habits and the possible health benefits and/or risks Print your daily logs and turn in with your paper.