MyPyramid

Lets Check These Out…

• Starbucks– http://www.starbucks.com/menu/nutrition

• Dunkin Donuts– http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/menu/

nutrition.html

• Chipotle– http://www.chipotle.com/en-us/menu/nutritional_information/

nutritional_information.asp

• McDonalds– http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/food/food_quality/nutrition_choices.html

Homework• Please keep track by both journal and photograph of 4 days

worth of meals. We want to see 4 days of meals, take a photograph of each meal, and create a poster/booklet of your meals.

• Then in Paragraph form compare your diet to My plate. Did you eat enough in each area? Too much in one. 1 page typed

• This will help you better understand your eating habits, the foods you enjoy on a daily basis, as well as the portion sizes you consume.

• Have fun with this project, be honest, and don’t forget the photos!

How its Changed….

How Much?

Grains• Brown rice • Buckwheat• Oatmeal• Popcorn• Breakfast cereals- whole wheat cereal flakes• Cornbread• Corn/flour tortillas• Crackers• Pasta• Pretzels• White bread• According to MyPlate Girls 14-18 6 oz Boys 14-18 8 oz Half should be whole grains

Vegetables• Broccoli

• Romaine lettuce

• Spinach

• Carrots

• Pumpkin

• Butternut squash

• Corn

• Lima beans

• Potatoes

•Artichokes

•Beets

•Celery

•Eggplant

•Tomatoes

•Black beans

•Lima beans

•Pinto beans

•TofuAccording to MyPlate Girls 14-18 2.5 cups

Boys 14-18 3 cups

Fruits• Apples• Avocado• Bananas• Berries: straw, blue, raz• Grapefruit• Kiwi • Limes

• Melons: cantaloupe, honeydew, watermelon

• Oranges• Papaya• Plums• Raisins• Tangerines• Orange• Apple

• According to MyPlate• Girls 14-18 1.5 cups• Boys 14-18 2 cups

Milk

• Milk: regular & lactose• Pudding• Ice cream• Frozen yogurt• Cheese: cheddar, mozz, swiss• Yogurt

• According to MyPlate• Girls 14-18 3 cups• Boys 14-18 3 cups

Meat & Beans

• Meats• Poultry• Beans: black-eyed peas, kidney beans, soy• Nuts & seeds: almonds, cashews, peanuts,

peanut butter• Fish

•And Eggs!According to MyPlateGirls 14-18 5 ozBoys 14-18 6.5 oz

Teens Need More• Females= 2,400 calories• Males 2,800-3,000 calories• Therefore 3 meals are not enough• Its o.k. to snack- – Whole-grain crackers with low fat cheeses– Colorful fruit- plums, nectarines, kiwis, bananas– Raw vegetables- carrots, celery– Healthy munchies- pretzels, light popcorn– Yogurt

My Plate Balancing Calories ● Enjoy your food, but eat less. ● Avoid oversized portions.

Foods to Increase ● Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. ● Make at least half your grains whole grains. ● Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk. Foods to Reduce ● Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals ― and choose the foods with lower numbers. ● Drink water instead of sugary drinks.