MyPlate

Why MyPlate?Introduced by Michelle Obama.

Simple way to challenge people to be healthy eaters!

Introduce a way to eat healthy on a budget.

Ability to track your physical activity and eating.

Balancing caloriesEnjoy your food, but eat less!Avoid oversized portions.

How many calories are you supposed to have a day?Girls: 1800Boys: 2200

What happens if I don’t get all my calories? Not getting enough calories will result in you gaining weight

because it slows down your metabolism.

Foods to increaseMake half your plate fruits and vegetables.

Make at least half your grains whole grains.

Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.Equal calcium, less fat

Your plate should be an array of colors!

Foods to reduceCompare sodium in foods like soup, bread,

and frozen meals – and choose the foods with lower numbers.

Drink water instead of sugary drinksHow much of our body is water?

70% > half your body weight Water is key to > digestion, perspiration, immune

system What food products contain water?

Fruits & veggiesBenefits:•Energy!!!!!!•Vitamins

•A: Healthy eyes & skin•C: helps heal cuts & wounds

•Minerals•Fiber

•Digestive system•Decrease chance of cardiovascular disease, stroke & some cancers

Supplements versus the real deal > Real deal wins!

grainsDivided into 2 groups:Whole grainsRefined grains

have the bran and germ removed > give grain finer texture and improve shelf life

Also removes: Dietary fiber Iron Vitamin b

How many grains should be whole

grains?

proteinMeatPoultrySeafoodBeansPeas EggsSeedsProcessed soy products

•Building block for:• Bones• Muscles• Skin• Cartilage• Blood

DairyImprove bone

healthReduce risk of

osteoporosisThinning of bone

tissue

Healthy verse not healthy?

oilCome from plants and fishGood oils:

Polyunsaturated and Monounsaturated Contain essential fatty acids Contain vitamin e

Antioxidant that rids body of free radicals Free radicals are from oxidative stress >

Damage cells > lead to chronic disease (70% of all deaths)

Nature vs. nurture“A fit health body, that is the best fashion

statement.”

What does it mean to be fit?

What is beauty?

Physical looks Verse attitudewhich one wins?