Examining Food Guides

Travis Torchia

The Main Food Groups

• What are the main food groups?– Proteins– Grains– Dairy– Fruits– Vegetables– Oils

• Do you know how much of each we should be eating in one day?

VegetablesVegetables

BroccoliKale

LettuceSpinach

CornPeas

PotatoesCarrots

PumpkinTomatoes

BeansAsparagusAvocadoCabbage

CeleryEggplant

Green beanszucchini

Proteins

ProteinsChicken

FishBeef

TurkeyHamEggs

Black beansSoy beans

Lentilschickpeas

TofuVeggie burgers

ShellfishNuts

Seeds

Fruits

Fruits

ApplesBananasCherries

GrapefruitGrapes

KiwiLemonsLimes

MangoOranges

PineappleStrawberriesBlueberriesCantalope

Watermelon100% juices

Grains

Grains

Brown riceOatmealPopcornQuinoa

Whole wheat pasta and breadCrackers

PitasNoodles

White breadWhite riceSpaghettiMacaroniCouscous

Corn tortillasCornbread

Dairy

Dairy

MilkPuddings

Frozen yogurtIce cream

Cheeseyogurt

Objective

• Today we will be looking at the food guides from different countries.

• By the end of the lesson you will be able to compare the amount and types of food we eat to the amount and type that is eaten in other countries.

• You will be able to decide which food guide you like the best and why.

United States Food Guide

United States Food Guide

• Balancing Calories– Enjoy your food, but eat less– Avoid oversized portions

• Foods to Increase– Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables– Choose whole grains– Switch to fat-free and skim when possible

• Foods to reduce– Salt levels in food– Drink water, not sugary drinks

U.S. government initiatives. (2011). Childhood Obesity, 7(4), 332-333

United States Food Guide

• “This is a quick, simple reminder for all of us to be more mindful of the foods that we’re eating, we’re all bombarded with so many dietary messages that it’s hard to find time to sort through all this information, but we do have time to take a look at our kids’ plates.” – Michele Obama

Neuman, W. (2011, June 2). Nutrition plate unveiled, replacing food pyramid. New York Times. Retrieved from http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/03/business/03plate.html

United States Food Guide

Recommended Amounts in Each Food Group (Based on a 2,000 calorie diet)Fruits 2 cups

Vegetables 2 cups

Grains 6 oz.

Protein Foods 5 oz.

Dairy 3 cups

U.S Department of Agriculture, & U.S Department of Health and Human Services. (2010).Appendices. In Dietary guidelines for Americans 2010 (p. 79). Retrieved from http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/ Publications/DietaryGuidelines/2010/PolicyDoc/

Appendices.pdf

Greece Food Guide

Greece Food Guide

• People who live in the area around the Mediterranean sea have had a low risk of heart disease.– Abundance of fruit, vegetables, and vegetarian proteins– Moderate amounts of whole grain– Regular use of fish, olive oil, and nuts

• Makes diet high in fat, but it is unsaturated– Limited amounts of red meat

• Pyramid even includes alcohol in moderation and daily exercise

Mediterranean diet food guide. Retrieved from UW Health website: http://www.uwhealth.org/ heart-cardiovascular/mediterranean-diet-food-guide/20783

Japan Food Guide

Japan Food Guide

• Spinning Top Shape– Foods that should be eaten the most at the top– Balance achieved by rotation (physical activity)– Focuses on main ingredients in a dish

• Fruits and Vegetables separate– Fruits usually eaten as snack or dessert

• Fats, Oils, and sweets not included– Top only shows foods eaten directly– These foods should be limited

Yoshiike, N., Hayashi, F., Takemi, Y., Mizoguchi, K., & Seino, F. (2007). A new food guide in Japan: The Japanese food guide spinning top. Nutrition Reviews, 65(4), 149-54.

France Food Guide

France Food Guide

• Step Model– Foods to be eaten he most at the top– Recommends 30 minutes of physical activity a day

• Magnifying Glass– Foods that should not be eaten as much

• Salt, sugar, fat

• Grains– Can be eaten at every meal according to appetite

Food based dietary guidelines in Europe. Retrieved from European Food Information Council website: http://www.eufic.org/ article/en/expid/food-based-dietary-guidelines-in-europe/

Activity

• Get into your groups– Each will get a country– Create a meal plan for the day using the

information from their food guides– Make sure to include the correct servings of each

food group for the entire day

Homework

• Write down all the food you ate today.• Figure out which food guide your diet follows

most.• Write about whether you like following this

food guide and if you would rather make a change. Explain why or why not.

Closure

• Which food guide do you think is the best for healthy eating? Why?

• Would you try following a different food guide instead of the American food guide?

• What was the most interesting thing you learned from today?