Transcript Introducing-MyPyramid

Introducing …
MyPyramid!
Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist
Bridget Curley, Program Assistant
It’s New!
▲ The new MyPyramid was designed to
help you make healthy eating choices.
What’s Different?
▲ Made of colorful, vertical bands of
differing sizes.
▲ Represent the different food groups
needed.
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Orange = Grains
Green = Vegetables
Red = Fruits
Yellow = Oils
Blue = Dairy
Purple = Meat and Beans
▲ The figure climbing the “steps” emphasizes
the importance of regular physical activity.
▲ Recommended amounts of food are in cups
and ounces instead of “servings.”
▲ The pyramid is now individualized.
▲ Information is on the Web site at
www.mypyramid.gov to help you make
gradual changes.
Visiting
MyPyramid.gov
▲ MyPyramid Plan – shows amounts and
kinds of food to eat each day
▲ Personalized when you enter age, gender and
physical activity level.
▲ Inside the Pyramid – detailed
information about each food group,
discretionary calories and physical
activity
▲ Includes photo gallery and portion sizes of
foods for easy identification
▲ Tips and Resources – ideas to help
you work towards a healthier
lifestyle.
▲ Includes ideas on how to eat more whole
grains, fruits, etc.
▲ MyPyramid Tracker – allows you to
track your food choices and physical
activity.
▲ Compares inputs to recommendations.
MyPyramid Messages
Make Half Your
Grains Whole
▲ Eat at least 3 ounces of whole grain foods
everyday!
Vary Your Veggies
▲ Eat more: dark vegetables
orange vegetables
dry beans and peas
Focus on Fruits
▲ Choose a variety of fresh, frozen,
canned or dried fruits.
▲ Go easy on fruit juices.
Know
Your
Fats
▲ Make most of your fat
sources from fish, nuts and
vegetable oils.
▲ Limit solid fats such as
butter and shortening
Get Your CalciumRich Foods
▲ Choose low-fat or fatfree products.
▲ Choose lactose-free
products if
lactose intolerant.
Go Lean with Protein
▲ Choose low-fat or lean meats and poultry.
▲ Bake, broil and grill!
▲ Vary choices adding more fish, beans,
peas, nuts and seeds.
Find Your
Balance
Between Food
and Physical
Activity
▲ Be active at least 30 minutes most days of
the week.
▲ Children should be active 60 minutes
every day or most days a week.
For More
Information
▲ Visit www.MyPyramid.gov to
personalize your food pyramid plan
▲ Explore www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
and keep track of your daily physical
activity
▲ Visit
www.ag.ndsu.nodak.edu/food.htm
for nutrition, food safety and health
information