Transcript NUTRITIONx

NUTRITION
MY PLATE
1. Grains- energy
2. Protein- muscle
3. Fruitsvitamins/minerals
4. Vegetablesvitamins/minerals
5. Dairy- strong
bones & protein.
1. FRUITS
• Eat your fruit
• 100% Juice. If you
decide to drink juice.
• Eating lots of fruit
helps lower calorie
intake.
Fruit Foods
2. GRAINS
-WHOLE GRAINS are
best. 6-8 oz.
-Controls weight, hunger,
and gives lasting energy.
-Lots of Fiber. 3 Grams
or better is ideal.
-B Vitamins, Iron, Folate.
http://Grain Foods
3.VEGETABLES
• Dark Green, starchy,
red/orange, others,
beans/peas.
• Steam, Raw, or
Roast are ways to
eat them.
• http://Veggie Foods
4. PROTEIN
• Choose lean meat and
poultry.
• Choose low sodium
processed meats.
• Eat unflavored, raw
nuts, tree nuts, and
seeds.
• Protein Foods
5. DAIRY
• Calcium, protein,
vitamin D, potassium.
• 3 Cups.
• Almond Milk, Cashew
Milk, Rice Milk.
• Dairy Foods
SERVING SIZES
• FRUITS- 1 ½ Cups
or 1-2 pieces of
fruit.
• VEGGIES- 2 ½ Cups
• GRAINS- Bowl of
Cereal, Piece of
Bread. 6-8 oz.
• PROTEIN- 5oz.
• DAIRY- 3 Cups
• Hand Portion Sizes
NUTRIENTS
MACRONUTRIENTS- need in HUGE
amounts.
1. Carbohydrates- Sugar. “Slow Burn” & “Fast
Burn”. Energy.
2. Protein- Build muscle. Help body repair.
Made up of Amino Acids.
3. Fat- EPA & DHA. Stored under skin of body.
Needed for daily body functions.
NUTRIENTS CONT.
micronutrients- nutrients that we need in small
amounts.
1. Vitamins- needed for normal growth and
development of the body. Get through
foods.
2. Minerals- needed for growth and
development of body.
CARBOHYDRATES
PROTEIN
FAT
INGREDIENTS LIST
NUTRITION LABEL