Using MyPyramid in Your Life

1. Using MyPyramid in Your Life

2. www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines

4. One Size Does Not Fit All! • USDA created 12 pyramids for 12 calorie levels, from 1,000 to 3,200. • Calorie levels are based on: • Gender • Age • Activity

5. Three Key Messages • Make smart choices within and among the food groups. • Keep a balance between food intake and physical activity. • Get the most nutrients from your calories.

6. Anatomy of MyPyramid • Activity • Variety • Moderation • Proportionality • Personalization • Gradual Improvement

7. Anatomy of MyPyramid ACTIVITY Represented by the steps and the person climbing them.

8. Physical Activity Recommendations for Adults • At least 30 minutes of physical activity most days of the week for health. • To avoid weight gain with age or to lose weight, 60 minutes a day. • To maintain weight loss, 60 to 90 minutes per day.

9. Moderate physical activities • Walking briskly (about 3½ mph) • Hiking • Gardening/yard work • Dancing • Golf (walking and carrying clubs) • Bicycling (less than 10 mph) • Weight training (general light workout)

10. Vigorous physical activities • Running/jogging (5 mph) • Bicycling (more than 10 mph) • Swimming (freestyle laps) • Aerobics • Walking very fast (4½ mph) • Heavy yard work, such as chopping wood • Weight lifting (vigorous effort) • Basketball (competitive)

11. My Daily Activity Plan Brisk walk – 20 minutes Walk during coffee break – 10 minutes Stretching and strength training while watching evening news – 20 minutes GOAL: 60 min Housework after work – 10 minutes

12. Anatomy of MyPyramid • VARIETY The six color bands represent the five food groups, plus oils. This illustrates that foods from all groups are needed daily. Grains Vegetables Fruit OILS Milk Meat & Beans

14. Whole Grains • Whole-wheat flour • Bulgur (cracked wheat) • Oatmeal • Whole cornmeal • Brown rice • Kasha (buckwheat groats)

15. Refined Grains • White flour • Degermed cornmeal • Most pastas • White rice

16. Make Half Your Grains Whole • Check ingredient lists on labels. • Look at dietary fiber on Nutrition Facts panel. • Select 100% whole grain breads and cereals. • Substitute whole grains for refined in recipes (start with half). • Be adventurous and try quinoa, bulgur, kasha, and other grains. • Add whole grains to mixed dishes.

17. Grains: Recommended Intakes • Females • Sedentary: 26-50 years: 6 oz equivalents 51 and over: 5 oz equivalents • Mod. Active: 26 and over: 6 oz equivalents • Males • Sedentary: 21-40 years: 8 oz equivalents 41-60 years: 7 oz equivalents 61 and over: 6 oz equivalents • Mod. Active: 26-45 years: 9 oz equivalents 46-65 years: 8 oz equivalents 66 and over: 7 oz equivalents

19. Vary Your Veggies • Includes weekly recommendations for: • Dark green vegetables • Orange vegetables • Legumes • Starchy vegetables • Other vegetables

20. Vary Your Veggies • Buy fresh veggies in season. • Select high potassium veggies. • Use more fresh or frozen, less canned (except low sodium). • Have salad with dinner every night. • Add veggies to casseroles, pasta sauce, quick breads, etc. • Select fast food salad rather than fries. • Choose dark salad greens over iceberg.

21. Vegetables:Recommended Intakes • Females • Sedentary: 26-50 years: 2½ cups 51 and over: 2 cups • Mod. Active: 26 and over: 2½ cups • Males • Sedentary: 21-60 years: 3 cups 61 and over: 2½ cups • Mod. Active: 26-45 years: 3½ cups 46 and over: 3 cups

23. Focus on Fruits • Use fruits in salads, toppings, desserts, and for snacks. • Keep dried fruit handy for snacks. • Cut up fruit on cereal, pancakes, and waffles. • Include canned and frozen fruits. • Select fruits and juices high in potassium. • Buy in season. • Choose fruit more often than juice.

24. Fruits:Recommended Intakes • Females • Sedentary: 26 and over: 1½ cups • Mod. Active: 26-50 years: 2 cups 51 and over:1½ cups • Males • Sedentary: 19 and over: 2 cups • Mod. Active: 26 and over: 2 cups

26. Get Your Calcium Rich Foods • Focus on fat-free or low-fat milk. • Drink fat-free or low-fat milk with meals and snacks. • Choose low-fat cheeses. • Use milk to make hot cereals. • Have low-fat yogurt as a snack. • Use lactose-free products if needed. • Select non-dairy high-calcium foods and beverages if desired

27. Milk:Recommended Intake • Male and female adults, as well as 9 to 18 year olds, and some younger children, should have 3 cups of milk or equivalent daily.

29. Go Lean With Protein • Select leanest cuts of meat. • Trim all fat and remove skin from poultry. • Prepare with no added fat. • Choose lean luncheon meats. • Eat fish and beans often. • Select omega-3 FA-rich fish more often (except high-risk groups … see: www.cfsan.fda.gov). • Include nuts in snacks, salads, and main dishes.

30. Meat and Beans:Recommended Intakes • Females • Sedentary: 26 and over: 5 oz equivalents • Mod. Active: 26-50 years: 5½ oz equivalents • Males • Sedentary: 21-40 years: 6½ oz equivalents 41-60 years: 6 oz equivalents 61 and over: 5½ oz equivalents • Mod. Active: 26-65 years: 6½ oz equivalents 66 and over: 6 oz equivalents

31. Oils: Tips for Healthy Choices • Use vegetable oils rather than solid fats. • Substitute nuts for meat or cheese as snack or in a meal. • Choose omega-3 FA-rich fish (except high-risk groups: see: www.cfsan.fda.gov) • Use Nutrition Facts to select foods low in saturated fat, trans fat and cholesterol. • Select foods prepared with little or no fat or oil. • Select lean or low-fat foods most often.

32. Oils: Recommended Intakes • Females • Sedentary: 19-30 years: 6 tsp 31 and over: 5 tsp • Mod. Active: 19-30 years: 7 tsp 31 and over: 6 tsp • Men • Sedentary: 19-30 years: 7 tsp 31 and over: 6 tsp • Mod. Active: 19-30 years: 8 tsp 31 and over: 7 tsp

33. H H | | -C - C- | | H H H H | | -C = C- Chemical Bonds in Fats Saturated fatty acid/hydrogenated fats Unsaturated fatty acid Carbon-Carbon Double Bond Carbon-Carbon Single Bond

34. H | -C = C- | H H H | | -C = C- Trans Fats Trans fatty acids Cis fatty acids

35. Trans Fats in Food Supply

36. EXTRAS (Discretionary Calories)

37. Anatomy of MyPyramid MODERATION Each food group narrows toward the top: Base: foods with little or no solid fats or added sugars. Top: foods with more added sugars and/or solid fats.

38. Where do these foods fit?

39. Anatomy of MyPyramid PROPORTIONALITY The food group bands have different widths - a general guide to the proportion to eat from each group.

40. Anatomy of MyPyramid PERSONALIZATION The person on the steps, the URL, and the slogan, stress finding the amount of foods YOU need daily.

41. Anatomy of MyPyramid GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT Suggested by the slogan. People can take small steps each day to improve their diet and lifestyle.

43. Using MyPyramid • Determine your calorie needs. • Use table or go to MyPyramid.gov. • Values based on calories needed to maintain a healthy body weight. • Your personal calorie needs may be more or less. • Consider your body weight goals.

44. MyPyramid Food Intake Pattern Calorie Levels MALES FEMALES Sedentary Mod.Active Active Sedentary Mod.Active Active AGE

45. Daily Amount of Food from Each Group

46. Using MyPyramid • Determine your calorie needs. • Review amount to eat from each food group.

48. Using MyPyramid • Determine your calorie needs. • Review amount to eat from each food group. • Plan meals and snacks. • See tips on MyPyramid.gov • Try new foods and healthy preparation methods. • Get the family involved.

49. Get Real with Portions • Be aware of portion distortion. • Choose reasonable portion sizes. • Use smaller plates. • Eat slowly and stop when comfortably full.

50. BAGEL 20 Years Ago Today 140 calories 3-inch diameter 350 calories 6-inch diameter Calorie Difference: 210 calories