1. THE ELEMENTS OF NUTRITION
Nutrition and Food Science Department

2. OBJECTIVES FOR THE COURSE:
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The body’s response to
The Basics of Nutrition different eating habits
Government and USDA (United States 2
The Food Pyramid Department of Agriculture) health
promotions

3. BASICS OF NUTRITION:
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Nutrition labels are important tools for
implementing a healthy lifestyle.
The most important parts to
understand: calorie intake and
trans fat amount.
Caloriesmeasure your energy
intake and trans fatshould be
avoided in large amounts. 3

4. RESPONSES FROM YOUR BODY
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Eating right gives you more energy!
The ingestion of high
amounts of greasy
foods causes you to
feel sluggish.
Skipping meals, eating
too quickly, or the lack of
fruits and vegetables can
cause fatigue and
eventual weight gain.
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5. BREAKING DOWN THE PYRAMID!
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Vegetable Group: 3-5
Servings per day.
Grains Group: 6-11
Servings per day.
Fruits Group: 2-4
Servings per day. Milk Group: 2-3
Servings per day.
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Meats & Beans Group:
2-3 Servings per day.
Oils Group: 0-2
Servings per day.

6. FOR PERSONAL DIETARY NEEDS GO TO:
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Provided by the USDA, this website will help
you properly use the food pyramid for a
healthy lifestyle.
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Eat Right, Exercise, and Stay Healthy!