Components of Any Healthful Diet

Everyone eats food based on their health, age, religious beliefs, cultural backgrounds and activity levels.

Regardless of differences, all humans require certain basic nutrients to survive and be healthy.

DietDaily regimen of food

intakeModified plan of food

intake for losing weight

Healthful diet for humans contains adequate amounts of 6

nutrients 1. Water – 2/3 of body mass 2. Proteins – Provides for

growth, repair and replacement of body tissues.

3. Carbohydrates – energy for the body

4. Fats – energy and makes food taste better

5. Vitamins – Growth and disease resistance

6. Minerals – Growth and disease resistance

People need different amounts of nutrients for different reasons• Age, gender, weight, pregnancy,

athlete, etc Recommended Daily Allowances

(RDA) Nutrient requirements for humans

the FOOD Pyramid

Eating Right Every Day

The Food PyramidFats, Oils & SweetsUSE SPARINGLY

Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs & Nuts Group2-3 SERVINGS

Milk, Yogurt & Cheese Group

2-3 SERVINGS

Vegetable Group3-5 SERVINGS Fruit Group

2-4 SERVINGS

Bread, Cereal, Rice & Pasta Group6-11 SERVINGS

Sound diet should contain food from all levels of the food pyramid

Eating Right Every Day

Diet should satisfy a person’s hunger without making them uncomfortably full.

Diets should not rely on gimmicks, pills, beverages or routines

Healthy diet must contain a variety of foods.

Exercise is also an important component

Eat Well and Stay Healthy!