“Change the plate first, Change the habit later”.
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Transcript of “Change the plate first, Change the habit later”.
“Change the plate first, Change the habit later”
Portion Control
What is Portion Control?
• The amount of food one chooses to eat.
What is a Serving Size?
• A standard amount that gives guidance on how much to eat.
The Proper Serving Size
Vary Your Veggies
Focus on Fruits
Make ½ your grains whole!
Go Lean!
Calcium-rich foods
Proper Liquid Intake
A recent study showed:
• “Exercise and psychological interventions have been demonstrated o be effective for weight loss, especially when combined with dietary strategies.”
• “Subjects in the portion control intervention had a greater percentage weight change than others.”
Understanding the Nutrition Label
Understanding the Nutrition Label
PORTION CONTROL
One Small plate! One Large Step! Join the
movement!
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends eating off of a small plate, which will help you reduce portion size naturally.
References
• http://smallplatemovement.org/• http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442463947#.UREGJx1QWSo
• http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3197506/
• http://www.kansasbeef.org/healthprofessionals.aspx