Transcript THE NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION ON HEALTHFUL FOODS

MY PLATE
HOW TO MAKE
BETTER FOOD
CHOICES?
THE NUTRITIONAL
INFORMATION ON
HEALTHFUL FOODS
MY PLATE
Tips on “My Plate”
Making food choices for a healthy lifestyle
can be simple once we turn it into a habit.
Balanced Calories
Avoid over-sized portions
Make half your plate fruits and
vegetables
Switch to low fat milk and milk products
Make half your grains whole grain
Drink water instead of sugary drinks
Oversized Food Portion
Food served on big platters
How much food do we need to eat?
The amount of food we eat depends on
The 5 Food Groups
Fruits
• Why fruits?
Most are fat free or very low fat
Low in sodium and sugar
Have fiber
Have plenty of vitamins and minerals
Vegetables
Why vegetables?
Most are low in fat or fat free
Low in salt, and sugar
Provide fiber
Many vitamins and minerals
No cholesterol
Whole Grains
Why whole grains?
Have fiber
Full of B-vitamins
Provide iron, magnesium, and zinc
Can reduce blood cholesterol and sugar
Good source of energy
Protein Foods
What are protein food?
Meats, nuts and seeds, beans, eggs,
seafood
Why proteins?
Provide B-vitamins, minerals, amino
acids
Low Fat Dairy 1% or 2%
Why dairy?
Strong bones and teeth due to calcium
and vitamin D content
Lower blood pressure
Reduced risk of heart disease and
diabetes