the FOOD Pyramid Professor Sandra Gamboa Arellano Eating

the FOOD Pyramid Professor: Sandra Gamboa Arellano

Eating Right Every Day Ø You will learn about different categories of food.

The Food Pyramid Six food categories GRAINS VEGETABLES FRUITS OILS MILK MEAT & BEANS

Activity: Grains Make half of your grains whole Ø List a few examples of grains that are plentiful in your area. Ø Discuss how much people should eat every day and when they might have them. Ø Together, research and discuss the health benefits of grains. Ø List foods that you like from this food group.

Vegetables Vary your veggies Ø List a few examples of vegetables that are plentiful in your area. Ø Discuss how much people should eat every day and when they might have them. Ø Together, research and discuss the health benefits of vegetables. Ø List foods that you like from this food group.

Fruits Focus on fruits Ø List a few examples of fruits that are plentiful in your area. Ø Discuss how much people should eat every day and when they might have them. Ø Together, research and discuss the health benefits of fruits. Ø List foods that you like from this food group.

Oils Know your fats Ø List a few examples of oils and fats. Ø Discuss how much people should eat daily and what foods contain oils and fats. Ø Together, research and discuss the health benefits associated with the different kinds of oils and fats. Ø List foods that you like from this food group.

Milk Get your calcium rich foods Ø List a few examples of milk products. Ø Discuss how much people should eat daily and when they might have them. Ø Together, research and discuss the health benefits of milk products. Ø List foods that you like from this food group.

Meat and Beans Go lean on protein Ø List a few examples of meat and bean products that are plentiful in your area. Ø Discuss how much people should eat daily and when they might have them. Ø Together, research and discuss the health benefits of meat and beans. Ø List foods that you like from this food group.

Discretionary Calories Extras for luxury foods Ø Answer the following question: Ø What are discretionary calories? Ø Discuss how many discretionary calories people should eat every day. Ø Give examples of ways to use discretionary calories.

Physical Activity Strive for 60 minutes or more per day Ø What is physical activity? Ø Discuss moderate vs. vigorous activity.

Eat Well and Stay Healthy! Ø How might each person eat more healthfully?

Conclusion Ø Summarize the health benefits of each food group. Ø You have to continue keeping a food diary. Ø Exercise for 60 minutes or more of physical activity every day.