MyPyramid Dietary Guidelines-”The next generation”
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MyPyramidDietary Guidelines-”The next generation”
By: Lindsey Keyton
Why do individuals use the MyPyramid Dietary
Guidelines??? To make SMART choices from each
food group. To find a balance between food
and physical activity. To get the most nutrition out of
calories. To stay within daily calorie needs.
What does MyPyramid.gov have to offer?
Apps Competition My Foodapedia MyPyramid Plan Menu Planner MyPyramid Food Tracker Child Cost Calculator
Apps Competition“Apps for Healthy Kids
competition. $40,000 in prizes to create
innovative, fun and engaging software tools and games that encourage children directly or through their parents to make
more nutritious food choices and be more physically active.”
My Foodapedia
“Find the calories and MyPyramid
food groups for a food, or compare
two foods.”
MyPyramid Plan•This tool is used to determine how much of each food group a person should intake daily. •This is extremely helpful because it allows individuals to submit personal information (taking in consideration height, weight, gender, age, and amount of physical activity) and uses this information to calculate personal dietary recommendations.
MyPyramid Menu Planner
Individuals submit personal information that can be used to determine recommendations.
View personal recommendations. Choose foods from food groups that
accommodate recommendations. Plan daily meals.
MyPyramid Food Tracker
Individuals can assess food intake. Individuals can assess amount of
physical activity. View eating history. View physical activity history. Assess personal eating/physical
activity behaviors. Complete eating/physical activity
diaries
Child Cost Calculator•Allows families to calculate the cost of feeding each child in the family.•Provides suggestions for purchasing healthy foods at low cost.•Helps parents plan for grocery shopping.•Assists in budgeting finances and time.
What is a Healthy Diet???
Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fat free/low fat milk and dairy products.
Includes lean meat, paltry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts.
Low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, sodium, and added sugars.
Dietary Guidelines
Grains= 6 ounces per day Vegetables=Dark
Green/Orange Fruits=Fresh, Frozen, Diced Milk= Low fat or fat free Meat/Beans= Lean/Baked,
Broiled, Grilled
Grains
6 ounces per day Look for the word “whole” before
specific grains
Vegetables
Eat a variety Dark greens/orange
Fruits
Eat a variety Fresh, Frozen, Diced Go easy on fruit juices
Milk
Low fat or fat free
Meats/Beans
“Lean on protein” Choose LEAN meats BAKE IT! BROIL IT! GRILL IT!
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Visit:
to learn more about “MyPyramid.gov”
http://www.mypyramid.gov/