the food pyramids mrs. levesque 7 th grade foods

The Food PyramidsMrs. Levesque7th Grade Foods

What is a Food Guide Pyramid?

• A food guide pyramid pyramid-shaped nutrition guide divided into sections to show the recommended intake for each food group.

• US now uses the “My Plate” diagram.

My Plate My Pyramid

What is the Point of Eating Right?Nutrition

•Nutrition is the study of nutrients and how they are used in the body.

•Many common health problems can be prevented or alleviated with a healthy diet.

The US Standard Food Guide Pyramid

The Food Groups

• Carbohydrates (6-11 servings)• Vegetables (3-5 servings)• Fruits (2-4 servings)• Meats & Beans (2-3 servings)• Dairy (2-3 servings)• Oils, fats & sweets (sparingly)

• All serving recommendations are based on A 2,000 calorie per day diet for young adults

Many Different Pyramids

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Food Web

Carbohydrates

Bread, cereal, rice, pasta, grains…

• Carbohydrates are any of the nutrients that provide your body with ready energy.

Vegetables

• A vegetable is a part of a plant. It could be a root, stem, leaf, flower or seed. They are a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and other vitamins and minerals.

• Vegetables are usually savory – not sweet.

Fruits

• Fruits are the sweet-tasting seed-bearing parts of plants, or occasionally sweet parts of plants which do not bear seeds. These include apples, oranges, plums, bananas, etc. Fruits are low in calories and fat and are a source of natural sugars, fiber and vitamins.

• Fruits (most) are usually sweet.

Meats, Fish & Beans (Proteins)

Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, nuts, eggs……

• Meat is the tissue – usually muscle – of an animal consumed by humans.

• Since most parts of many animals are edible, there are a vast variety of meats. Meat is a major source of protein, as well as iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. Meats, poultry, and fish include beef, chicken, pork, salmon, tuna, and shrimp, eggs. Although meats provide energy and nutrients, they are often high in fat and cholesterol

• Many of the same nutrients found in meat can also be found in foods like eggs, dry beans, and nuts, such foods are typically placed in the same category as meats, as meat alternatives. These include tofu, products that resemble meat or fish but are made with soy, eggs, and cheeses.

DairyYogurt, cheese, milk, cream…

• Dairy products are produced from the milk of mammals, most usually but not exclusively cattle. They include milk, yogurt and cheese. Milk and its derivative products are a rich source of the mineral calcium, but also provide protein, phosphorus, vitamin A, and vitamin D. However, many dairy products are high in saturated fat and cholesterol compared to vegetables, fruits and whole grains, which is why skimmed products are available as an alternative. For adults, three cups of dairy products are recommended per day.[6][7]

Fats, Oils & SweetsButter, margarine, olive oil, vegetable oil,

sugars…

•The food pyramid advises that fats be consumed sparingly. Butter and oils are examples of fats. Healthy sources of fat can be found in fish, nuts, and certain fruits and vegetables, such as avocados. Fatty foods are also high in calories and eating too much of it can cause serious health problems.

Balanced Meals

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