Transcript My Pyramid - Teacher Notes

MyPyramid
Lets Check These Out…
• Starbucks
– http://www.starbucks.com/menu/nutrition
• Dunkin Donuts
– http://www.dunkindonuts.com/content/dunkindonuts/en/menu/nutrition.ht
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• Chipotle
– http://www.chipotle.com/enus/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?
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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
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Broccoli
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Artichokes
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Romaine lettuce
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Beets
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Spinach
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Celery
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Carrots
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Eggplant
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Pumpkin
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Tomatoes
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Butternut squash
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Black beans
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Corn
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Lima beans
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Lima beans
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Pinto beans
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Potatoes
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Tofu
According to MyPlate
Girls 14-18 2.5 cups
Boys 14-18 3 cups
Fruits
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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
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Milk: regular & lactose
Pudding
Ice cream
Frozen yogurt
Cheese: cheddar, mozz, swiss
Yogurt
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• Girls 14-18 3 cups
• Boys 14-18 3 cups
Meat & Beans
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Meats
Poultry
Beans: black-eyed peas, kidney beans, soy
Nuts & seeds: almonds, cashews, peanuts,
peanut butter
• Fish
According to MyPlate
Girls 14-18 5 oz
Boys 14-18 6.5 oz
•And Eggs!
Teens Need More
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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.