8th Grade Ch 2 Sec 2 Healthy Eating
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Ch. 2 Sec. 2 Health
y Eating
USDA (United States Department of
Agriculture)MyPyramid Plans
The Food PyramidSteps to a
healthier you
GRAINSVEGETABL
ES FRUITS OILS MILK MEAT & BEANS
6 servings 4 servings 4 servings 2 servings 3 servings 5 servings
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/
Grains
Make ½ your grains whole
VegetablesVary your veggies
Include dark green & orange veggies more
often
FruitsFocus on fruits
Eat a variety of fruits. Limit
juices & canned fruits with
sugar.
OilsKnow your fats
Limit solid fats. Choose oils from
plant sources most often.
MilkGet your calcium rich foods
Get plenty of calcium-rich foods.
Eat mostly low-fat dairy products.
Meat and BeansGo lean on proteinVary your protein
sources.Choose lean meats &
poultry.Eat more fish, beans
& nuts.
Food LabelsAllow you to evaluate a single
food & compare nutritional value of 2 different foods
Help make healthful choices
How to Read a Food Label
Serving SizeCaloriesPercent Daily Value – nutritional
content of 1 serving for a person who eats 2,000 Calories/day
Main ingredient listed 1st
DRIDietary Reference
Intakesguidelines that show amt. of nutrients needed every day