NUTRITION & HEALTH (HTF 275)

HELLOOO..!!!!..topic for today is on food pyramid..:-)..hope you can gain some knowledge from this topic..;-)

FOOD PYRAMID 

Explanation of Pyramid:

• Activity: Represented by the steps and the person climbing them, as a reminder of the importance of daily physical activity.

• Moderation: Represented by the narrowing of each food group from bottom to top. The wider base stands for foods with little or no solid fats or added sugars. These foods should be selected more often. The narrower top area stands for foods containing added sugars and solid fats. The more active you are, the more of these foods can fit into your diet.

• Proportionality: Shown by the different widths of the food group bands. The widths suggest how much food a person should choose from each group. The widths are just a general guide, not exact proportions.

• Variety: Symbolized by the 6 colors bands representing the 5 food groups of the Pyramid plus oils. This illustrates that foods from all groups are needed each day for good health.

• Gradual improvement: Gradual improvement is encouraged by the slogan "Steps to a Healthier You." It suggest that you can benefit from taking small steps to improve your diet and lifestyle each day.

Grains

• Eat at least 3 oz. of whole-grain cereals, breads, crackers, rice or pasta every day.
• 1 oz. is about 1 slice of bread, about 1 cup of breakfast cereal, or 1/2 cup of cooked rice, cereal or pasta.



Vegetables

• Eat more dark-green veggies like broccoli, spinach and other dark leafy greens.
• Eat more orange vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes.
• Eat more dry beans and peas like pinto beans, kidney beans and lentils.

Fruits

• Eat a variety of fruit.
• Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruit.
• Go easy on fruit juices.

Milk

• Go low-fat or fat-free when choose milk, yogurt and other milk products.
• If you don't or can't consume milk, choose lactose-free products or other calcium sources such as fortified foods and beverages.





Meat & Beans

• Choose low-fat or lean meats and poultry.
• Bake it, broil it or grill it.
• Vary your protein routine-choose more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.



P/S :- 

• FIND YOUR BALANCE BETWEEN FOOD & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
• KNOW THE LIMITS ON FATS, SUGARS & SALT.

byee...!!!!..:D