understanding mypyramid and dietary guidelines old food guide pyramid
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Understanding MyPyramid
And Dietary Guidelines
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Old Food Guide Pyramid
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Final Graphic Design
Activity Proportionality
Moderation Variety
Personalization Gradual Improvement
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Message: Variety In the Dietary Guidelines:• Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and beverages within
and among the basic food groups.• Nutrient Dense: high nutrient to calorie ratio meaning they are rich
in nutrients when compared to their calorie content.
In MyPyramid graphic: • Color bands represent that all
food groups are needed each day for health.
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Food Groups are Color Coded
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Message: Proportionality
In the Dietary Guidelines:• Adopt a balanced eating pattern.
– Sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables, – 3 or more ounce equivalents of whole-grain products per day– 3 cup equivalents per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or milk
products.
In MyPyramid graphic:• Differing widths of the color bands
suggest about how much food should be eaten from each group.
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Message: ModerationIn the Dietary Guidelines:• Limit intake of saturated and trans fats, and choose
products low in these fats. • Make choices of meat, poultry, dry beans, and milk
products that are lean, low-fat, or fat-free.• Choose and prepare foods and beverages with little added
sugars or calorie sweeteners.
In MyPyramid graphic:• Food group bands narrow from
bottom to top suggesting to eat nutrient-dense forms of foods.
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Message: Physical Activity
In the Dietary Guidelines:• Engage in regular physical activity and reduce sedentary activities to promote health, psychological
well-being, and a healthy body weight.
In MyPyramid graphic:• Steps and person on them
symbolize that physical activity should be a part of everyday healthy living.
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Additional Messages in the MyPyramid GraphicTo foster implementation
Personalization:• The name “MyPyramid” suggests an
individual approach. • The person climbing the steps
mentally links each viewer to the image.
Gradual Improvement:• The slogan “Steps to a Healthier You” suggests that
improvement should happen in stages, over time.
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Focus on fruits.Focus on fruits.
Vary your veggies.Vary your veggies.
Get your calcium-rich foods.Get your calcium-rich foods.
Make half your grains whole.Make half your grains whole.
Go lean with protein.Go lean with protein.
Know the limits on fats, salt, and sugars.Know the limits on fats, salt, and sugars.
Key food group messages from the Dietary Guidelines and MyPyramid:
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Daily Amountsin cups or ounces
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Grains
• Make half of your grains whole
• 6 ounces
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Vegetables
• Vary your veggies
• Eat more dark green and orange vegetables
• 2 ½ cups
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Fruits
• Focus on fruits
• Choose fresh, frozen, canned or dry fruits
• Choose fruit juice less often
• 2 cups
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Milk
• Get your calcium rich foods
• Go low fat or fat free
• 3 cups
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Meat and Beans
• Chose low fat or lean meats and poultry
• Bake it, Broil it or Grill it
• Vary your choices with fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds
• 5.5 oz/day
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Oils
• Know your fats
• Make most of your fat sources from fish, nuts and vegetable oils
• Limit solid fats like butter or margarine
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Aim for Fitness
1. Aim for a healthy weight
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2. Be physically active each day
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Build a Healthy Base
3. Let the pyramid guide your choices
4. Choose a variety of grains daily, especially whole grains
5. Choose a variety of fruits and vegetables daily.
6. Keep food safe to eat.
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Choose Sensibly7. Choose a diet that is low in
saturated fat and cholesterol and moderate in total fat 8. Choose beverages and foods to moderate your intake of sugars9. Choose and prepare food with less salt
10. If you drink alcoholic beverages do so in moderation
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