MyPyramid in YOUR Life

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MyPyramidin YOUR Life
This presentation was prepared by Linda Bobroff,
Family, Youth Community Sciences University of
Florida IFAS Extension
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What is MyPyramid?
New Food Guidance System from USDA
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One Size Does Not Fit All!

• USDA created 12 pyramids for 12 calorie levels,
  from 1,000 to 3,200.
• Calorie levels are based on
• Gender
• Age
• Activity

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Three Key Messages

• Make smart choices within and among the food
  groups.
• Keep a balance between food intake and physical
  activity.
• Get the most nutrients from your
  calories.

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What Does the PyramidTeach Us?

• Activity
• Variety
• Moderation
• Proportionality
• Personalization
• Gradual Improvement

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Be Active!

• ACTIVITY
• Represented by the steps and the person climbing
  them.

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Eat a Varied Diet!

• VARIETY
• The six color bands represent the five food
  groups, plus oils. Foods from all groups are
  needed daily.

Grains
Vegetables
Fruit
OILS
Milk
Meat Beans
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Select Foods for Best Nutrition

• MODERATION
• Each food group narrows toward the top
• Base foods with little or no solid fats or
  added sugars.
• Top foods with more added sugars and/or solid
  fats.

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Whats YOUR favorite vegetable?

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Eat Recommended Amount from Each Food Group

• PROPORTIONALITY
• The food group bands have different widths -
  a general guide to the proportion to eat
  from each group.

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Portion Sizes Have Changed!BAGEL
20 Years Ago
Today
140 calories 3-inch diameter
350 calories 6-inch diameter
Calorie Difference 210 calories
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Portion Sizes Have Changed! CHEESEBURGER
20 Years Ago
Today
590 calories
333 calories
Calorie Difference 257 calories
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Portion Sizes Have Changed! SODA
Today
20 Years Ago
250 Calories 20 ounces
85 Calories 6.5 ounces
Calorie Difference 165 Calories
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Promoting healthy eating in YOUR community

• Personal choices
• Yourself!
• Family
• Friends
• Children
• Foods available
• School
• Restaurants
• Home
• Meetings and clubs

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Remember

• When teaching nutrition use reliable resources
  from sources such as
• IFAS Your county Family Consumer Sciences
  Agent
• Department of Health
• Ask for help and assistance when needed.