Nutrition

Developed in conjunction with the Heart Smart University of Miami Research Team and the Miami Science Museum

Katie Chipungu Clinical Health Psychology, University of Miami

Why should we care?

Americans have grown heavier over the last few decades.

One reason might be what and how we eat…

What should I be eating?

How do you know what to eat?

How do you know how much to eat?

Portion Distortion

Just like the population, it seems like our food has been getting bigger too…

What is a serving?

A serving…. Looks like….

½ cup of vegetables ½ cup cooked pasta½ cup of beans1 small bake potato

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1 medium piece of fruit tennis ball

1 cup raw vegetables1 cup dry cereal1 cup low-fat yogurt/milk

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1 small bagel hockey puck

1 small pancake CD

2 oz. of cheese 2 pairs of dice

2-3 ounces of meat, poultry or fish deck of cards, palm of your hand

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What can I do?

Split entrée when eating out

Put half of your entrée in a to-go box as soon as it hits the table

Be aware of what a portion actually is (portion vs. serving)

How do your eating habits compare to youth around the US?

What do I compare?

What do the numbers say?

How many high school students do not eat the required amount of fruits/vegetables? In the United States, 77.7% In Miami Dade, 75.1%

How many high school students do not eat fruit daily? In the United States, 11.4% In Miami Dade, 17.1%

CDC Youth Online: High School YRBS Miami Dade Country, FL 2009 and United States 2009 Results

What do the numbers say?

How many high school students do not eat green salad? In the United States, 36.3% In Miami Dade, 40%

How many high school students do not eat non-fried potatoes? In the United States, 31.2% In Miami Dade, 39.2%

CDC Youth Online: High School YRBS Miami Dade Country, FL 2009 and United States 2009 Results

What do the numbers say?

How many high school students drank at least one soda/pop per day? In the United States, 29.2% In Miami Dade, 26.8%

CDC Youth Online: High School YRBS Miami Dade Country, FL 2009 and United States 2009 Results

What do the numbers say?

How many high school students ate less food, fewer calories or low fat food in order to control/lose weight? In the United States, 60.5% In Miami Dade, 59.4%

How many high school students fasted for more then 24 hours to control/lose weight? In the United States, 10.6% In Miami Dade, 11.0%

More likely than the national average

CDC Youth Online: High School YRBS Miami Dade Country, FL 2009 and United States 2009 Results

It’s easy to eat healthy, right?

What makes it easier or harder to eat healthy?

Does where you live impact what or how you eat?

How available are healthy foods in your neighborhood?

What types of food seems to be most available?

Food Deserts

Additional Resources for Teachers

CDC’s School of Health Education Resources