The Food Pyramid

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The Food Pyramid

Grains

Dairy and Protein

Fruits And Veggies

Fats and Oils

Credits

• http://www.girlshealth.gov/nutrition/healthy_eating/pyramid.cfm

• http://www.wholegrainscouncil.org/whole-grains-101/how-much-is-enough

• http://www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/Fpyr/pmap.htm• http://www.foodpyramid.com/food-pyramids/

GrainsSTART HERE

How Many Servings?

• We need 6-11 of servings of grains a day

• We should make half of those servings whole grain servings

What Are Examples of Grains?

Cereal

Nutritional Facts

• There are two types of grains– Refined grain which are processed to remove

parts of the grain– Whole grain which has nothing removed from the

grain. Whole grains have more fiber which is good for you!

QUIZ TIME

LET’S BEGIN

Question #1

How many servings of grain do we need per day?A. 1-2 servings per day

B. 0 servings per day

C. 6-11 servings per day

D. 8-9 servings per day

Question #2How many servings of whole grain do we need

per day?A. 6-11 servings per day

B. 3-6 servings per day

C. 1 serving per day

Question #3

What food has grains in it?A. Apples

B. Rice

C. Green Beans

D. Ice Cream

Question #4

What food doesn’t have any whole grain in it?A. Bread

B. Rice

C. Cereal

D. Eggs

Question #5

What do whole grains have in them that is healthy for you?

A. Fiber

B. Vitamin C

C. Calcium

D. Potassiam

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Fruits And Veggies

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How Many Servings?

• We need 2-4 servings of fruit per day

• We need 3-5 servings of veggies per day

What Are Examples of Fruits?

Pineapple

Banana

What Are Examples of Veggies?

Green Beans

Carrots

Nutritional Facts

• You should eat a variety of fruits and veggies

• Don’t just stick to one!

QUIZ TIME

LET’S BEGIN

Question #1

How many servings of fruit do we need per day?A. 2-4 servings per day

Question #2How many servings of veggies do we need per

A. 1-2 servings per day

Question #3

What is an example of a fruit?A. Rice

B. Candy

C. Pineapple

D. Turnips

Question #4

What is not an example of a veggie?A. Green Beans

B. Apples

C. Carrots

D. Corn

Question #5

True or False: We should eat many different types of fruits and veggies

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Dairy and Protein

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How Many Servings?

• We need 2-3 servings of protein per day

• We need 2-3 servings of dairy per day

What Are Examples of Protein?

What Are Examples of Dairy?

Cheese

Yogurt

Nutritional Facts

• Lean meats are healthier for you. Beans, nuts, and eggs are all good sources of protein.

• Dairy foods are high in calcium and help you build strong bones and teeth!

QUIZ TIME

LET’S BEGIN

Question #1How many servings of meats and dairy do we

need per day?A. 2-3 servings per day

C. We should only eat meats and dairy every now and then

Question #2Fatty meats are more healthy for us than lean

Question #3What is not an example of dairy?

A. Milk

B. Cheese

C. Yogurt

D. Kidney Beans

Question #4What is an example of protein?

A. Ice Cream

B. Rice

C. Chicken

D. Cereal

Question #5Dairy products have _________ which helps build

strong bones.

A. Fiber

B. Calcium

C. Vitamin B

D. Flouride

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Fats and Oils

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How Many Servings?

• Fats, oils and sweets should be consumed sparingly. They should not make up your whole diet!

What Are Examples of Fats and Oils?

French Fries

CandyCheeseburgers

Nutritional Facts

• Fats, oils, and sweets are full of trans fat. They are not very healthy to eat all the time.

• Its okay to eat these foods every once in a while, but make sure you’re eating other things to keep your diet balanced!

QUIZ TIME

LET’S BEGIN

Question #1How many servings of fats and oil do we need per

day?A. 2-3 servings per day

C. We should only eat fats and oils every now and then

Question #2What do fats and oils have in them that makes

them unhealthy?A. Potassium

B. Flouride

C. Trans Fat

D. Sodium

Question #3What is an example of fats, oils and sweets?

A. Bananas

B. French Fries

C. Granola Bars

D. Brussels Sprouts

Question #4True or False: It is NEVER okay to eat fats and oils

Question #5Which of these is not apart of fats and oils?

A. Cheeseburgers

B. Milkshakes

C. French Fries

D. Strawberries

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