From Pyramid to Plate

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From Pyramid to Plate

• Introducing
• MyPlate

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What is MyPlate?

• An illustration used in partnership with
  MyPyramid
• A visual of what food groups (or nutrients) go on
  a plate and in what proportion
• An icon to guide healthy eating
• Although the illustration has changed, the basic
  info for a healthy diet (what to eat and how much
  to eat) has NOT changed
• MyPlate does not replace MyPyramid, it reinforces
  it.

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Similarities between the two

• Both have five main food groups and the colors of
  the groups have remained the same.
• Orange grains
• Green vegetables
• Red fruits
• Blue milk/ dairy
• Purple meat beans/ protein foods
• Both make eating a healthy diet personal by
  using my in the title.

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Differences between the two

• MyPlate does not illustrate the oils like
  MyPyramid
• ChooseMyPlate.gov still has info on choosing
  healthy oils
• MyPlate does not depict a person doing physical
  activity
• ChooseMyPlate.gov still has info on physical
  activity
• Food group names have changed
• The milk group is now called the dairy group
• The meat and beans group is now called the
  protein group
• People are now encouraged to eat seafood in place
  of meat twice a week
• In addition to meat and beans, protein foods can
  be eggs, peanut butter, nuts, and seeds

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What are the Dietary Guidelines for Americans?

• A list of nutritional advice from the federal
  government to reduce the number of people with
  chronic diseases, to reduce the number of
  overweight and obese people, and to keep
  Americans healthier.
• This list is updated every 5 years with any new
  findings or information.

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What changes were made to the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans in 2010?

• The amounts of some color-groups of vegetables
  has changed
• For example The old guidelines recommended 2
  cups of orange-colored vegetables per week. Now
  the orange and red groups have been combined and
  the total recommended is 5 ½ cups per week
• The amount of dairy foods recommended for 4-8
  year-old increased
• Dairy foods now include fortified soy beverages
  because the nutrient content is similar to milk
• Grains are divided into two subgroups- whole and
  enriched
• Protein foods has three subgroups- seafood meat,
  poultry, and eggs and nuts, seeds, and soy
  products

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Watch the SOFAS!

• Instead of a discretionary calorie allowance, the
  term SoFAs is used.
• SoFAs solid fats and added sugars
• The max amount of SoFAs depends on an
  individuals calorie level

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Messages from the Dietary Guidelines for
Americans, 2010

• Enjoy your food, but eat less
• Avoid oversized portions
• Make half your plate fruits and vegetables
• Switch to fat-free or low-fat milk
• Make at least half your grains whole
• Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and
  frozen meals- and choose foods with lower numbers
• Drink water instead of sugary drinks

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Sizing Up Your Servings

• 3 ounces of meat a deck of cards OR the palm of
  your hand
• A medium piece of fruit or ½ cup ice cream a
  tennis ball
• 1 oz of cheese 4 dice
• 1 cup of mashed potatoes or broccoli your fist
• A teaspoon of butter or peanut butter the tip of
  your thumb
• 1 oz of nuts 1 handful

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Now its time to make MyPlate YourPlate!