HEALTH – FOOD PYRAMID

CURRENT TECHNOLOGIES PROJECT

T&L 445 – 01

BY: MARISA FLINT

BRIANNA LANDIS

STEPHANIE EGEBERG

Food Pyramid

Grains

-Grains have the most recommended servings per day.

-Grains can be found at the very bottom of the food pyramid.

-6-11 servings per day.

-These foods provided complex carbohydrates.

-Carbohydrates are an important source of energy.

-Whole grains are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber

Grains

Examples of one serving:

- 1 slice of bread

- Half cup of rice, cooked cereal or pasta

- 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal

Tommy & Blaire

Listen carefully so you can answer the question.

Tommy:

• Can you remember what carbohydrates are a good source of? (energy)

Blaire:

• Where on the pyramid are grains found? (bottom layer)

Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and Vegetables are rich in different nutrients. They are a good source of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, or potassium.

Vegetables:

-Serving size 3 to 5

-Low in fat and sodium, but high in fiber.

Fruits:

-Serving size 2 to 4

-Important source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and potassium.

-Low in sodium, which helps those with high blood pressure.

Fruits and Vegetables

Vegetable examples of one serving:

-1 cup of raw leafy vegetables

-1/2 cup of other vegetables (cooked/raw)

-3/4 cup of vegetable juice

Fruit examples of one serving:

-1 medium apple, orange, or banana

-1/2 cup of chopped/cooked/canned fruit

-3/4 cup of fruit juice

Sarah & Bobby

Listen carefully so you can answer the question.

Sarah:

• Vegetables are low in fat and sodium, but high in what? (fiber)

Bobby:

• How many servings of fruit should we eat in 1 day? (2-4 servings)

Meats & Beans

-Meat, poultry, and fish supply protein, iron, and zinc.

-Non-meat foods such as dried peas and beans provide some of the same nutrients as meats.

-Serving size 2 to 3 of cooked meat, fish, or poultry.

-Each serving should be approximately 2 to 3 ounces.

-Suggested to choose lean meat, fish, and dried beans because they are low in fat.

-Avoid frying foods and eat in moderation!

Meats & Beans

Examples of 2-3 servings (2-3 ounces):

-All examples count as one ounce of meat.

-1 egg

-2 tablespoons of peanut butter

-1/2 cup cooked dry beans

-1/3 cup of nuts

John & Sam

Listen carefully so you can answer the question.

John:

• What is the suggested serving size for meat, fish, and poultry? (2-3 servings)

Sam:

• How many eggs would you need to eat to equal 2-3 servings of meat? (2-3 eggs)

Dairy

-Milk products provide protein, vitamins, minerals, and especially calcium.

-Serving size 2 to 3

-Three servings per day are recommended if you are breastfeeding, pregnant, or under age 24.

-Cottage cheese is lower in calcium than most other cheeses.

-A cup of cottage cheese counts as only ½ serving of milk.

-Use in moderate and choose non-fat milks, yogurts, and cheese because they have less fat.

David & Jen

Listen carefully so you can answer the question.

David:

• How many servings of dairy should you have if you are breast feeding, pregnant, or under the age of 24? (three)

Jen:

• Name at least two of the things that milk provides us with? (proteins, vitamins, minerals, and mostly calcium)

Oils

-Fats, oils, and sweets are found at the peak of the pyramid!

-These foods should be eaten sparingly because they mainly provide calories and not the nutrients our bodies need.

-Includes: salad dressings, oils, butter, sugar, soda, candies, and desserts.

Elizabeth & Adam

Listen carefully so you can answer the question.

Elizabeth:

• Where on the pyramid are the oils found? (at the top)

Adam:

• Should these oil foods be eaten regularly? (no)

Bibliography

http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutrition/nutritionview.asp?artId=1023

www.voki.com

Activity-Students will determine their recommended caloric

intake.

-Factors include: age, sex, size, activity level

-Each student will receive a worksheet with the following information provided:

The National Academy of Sciences recommends the following calorie categories:

1,600 calories - Many sedentary women and some older adults

2,200 calories - Children, teenage girls, active women and many sedentary men

2,800 calories - Teenage boys, active men and very active women

Activity Continued

  Lower About 1,600 Moderate About 2,200 Higher

About 2,800

• Grain Group servings 6 9 11

• Vegetable Group Servings 3 4 5

• Milk Group Servings 2-3 2-3 2-3

• Meat Group 5 6 7