Transcript From Pyramid to Plate

FROM PYRAMID TO PLATE
Introducing…
MyPlate
What is MyPlate?
• An illustration used in partnership with MyPyramid
• A visual of what food groups (or nutrients) go on a plate
and in what proportion
• An icon to guide healthy eating
• Although the illustration has changed, the basic info for a
healthy diet (what to eat and how much to eat) has NOT
changed
• MyPlate does not replace MyPyramid, it reinforces it.
Similarities between the two…
• Both have five main food groups and the colors of the
groups have remained the same.
• Orange = grains
• Green = vegetables
• Red = fruits
• Blue = milk/ dairy
• Purple = meat & beans/ protein foods
• Both make eating a healthy diet “personal” by using “my”
in the title.
Differences between the two…
• MyPlate does not illustrate the oils like MyPyramid
• ChooseMyPlate.gov still has info on choosing healthy oils
• MyPlate does not depict a person doing physical activity
• ChooseMyPlate.gov still has info on physical activity
• Food group names have changed
• The “milk group” is now called the “dairy group”
• The “meat and beans group” is now called the “protein group”
• People are now encouraged to eat seafood in place of meat twice a
week
• In addition to meat and beans, protein foods can be eggs, peanut butter,
nuts, and seeds
What are the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans?
A list of nutritional advice from the federal
government to reduce the number of people with
chronic diseases, to reduce the number of
overweight and obese people, and to keep
Americans healthier.
This list is updated every 5 years with any new
findings or information.
What changes were made to the Dietary
Guidelines for Americans in 2010?
• The amounts of some color-groups of vegetables has changed
• For example: The old guidelines recommended 2 cups of
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orange-colored vegetables per week. Now the orange and
red groups have been combined and the total recommended
is 5 ½ cups per week
The amount of dairy foods recommended for 4-8 year-old
increased
Dairy foods now include fortified soy beverages because the
nutrient content is similar to milk
Grains are divided into two subgroups- whole and enriched
Protein foods has three subgroups- seafood; meat, poultry, and
eggs; and nuts, seeds, and soy products
Watch the SOFAS!
• Instead of a discretionary calorie allowance, the term
SoFAs is used.
• SoFAs = solid fats and added sugars
• The max amount of SoFAs depends on an individual’s
calorie level
Messages from the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, 2010
• Enjoy your food, but eat less
• Avoid oversized portions
• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk
• Make at least half your grains whole
• Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen
meals- and choose foods with lower numbers
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks
Sizing Up Your Servings
3 ounces of meat = a deck of cards OR the palm of your
hand
A medium piece of fruit or ½ cup ice cream = a tennis ball
1 oz of cheese = 4 dice
1 cup of mashed potatoes or broccoli = your fist
A teaspoon of butter or peanut butter= the tip of your
thumb
1 oz of nuts = 1 handful
Now it’s time to make MyPlate…
YourPlate!