Transcript Nutrition Powerpoint

Dietary Guidelines
for Americans
By: Carla Palermo
Choosemyplate.gov
 Choosemyplate.gov
is a guide to improve
the nutrition and well-being of Americans.
 It was established by The Center for
Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP), an
organization of the U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
Primary Objectives
1)
Advance and promote dietary
guidance for all Americans, and
2)
Conduct applied research and analyses
in nutrition and consumer economics.
My plate
Under my plate, it is broken into 6 foods groups:
Fruits
Vegetables
Grains
Protein Foods
Dairy
Oils
My plate
 This
section is organized based on a few
questions:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
What’s in the food group?
How much is needed?
Serving size?
Health Benefits and Nutrients
Tips to Help you eat more of this group
Fruits
 Make half your plate fruits and
vegetables
 May reduce risk for heart
disease, including heart attack
and stroke.
 Most fruits are naturally low in
fat, sodium and calories.
 Fruits are sources of many
essential nutrients.
Vegetables
 Make half your plate fruits and
vegetables.
 Vegetables are organized into 5
subgroups:
 dark green vegetables, starchy
vegetables, red and orange
vegetables, beans and peas,
and other vegetables.
 Helps reduce and may lower risk of
heart disease.
 Important sources of many
nutrients.
Grains
 Make at least half of your grains whole
grains.
 Any food from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal,
barley or another cereal grain is a grain
product.
 Important sources of many nutrients.
Protein Foods
 All foods made from
meat, poultry, seafood,
beans and peas, eggs,
processed soy products,
nuts, and seeds.
 Vital for health and
maintenance of your
body.
Dairy
 Dairy choices should be fat-free
or low-fat.
 Milk, yogurt, cheese, soymilk
 Linked to improve bone health,
and reduce the risk of
osteoporosis.
 Calcium is used for building
bones and teeth and
maintaining bone mass.
Oils
 Oils are NOT a food
group, but they provide
essential nutrients.
 High in monounsaturated
or polyunsaturated fats
(the good fats).
 Lower risk of heart
disease.
What else can be found
on this website?
Weight Management and
Calories
Learning what you currently eat and drink
How to make better choices
Personalized daily food plans
How many calories you need
How many calories are in the food and
beverages you consume
Physical Activity
Being physically active can
improve your overall health
These are some focus points
that choosemyplate.gov talks
about:
►What is physical activity?
►Why is it important?
►How much is needed?
►How many calories are
used?
►Tips
SuperTracker
o SuperTracker can help you plan, analyze and
track your diet and physical activity.
o Find out what and how much to eat
o Track your food, physical activities and weight
o Personalize with goal setting
o Broken into age groups
o BMI Calculator
Healthy Eating Tips
 Choosemyplate.gov
also features
sample menus and recipes
 Provide tips for vegetarians
 Tips for eating healthy when eating out
 Increasing physical activity
 Food safety advice
 And much more!
References:
Choosemyplate.gov
You have the control
You are the change
Be the change
Thank you for listening and
please make smart
nutrition decisions!