8th grade ch 2 sec 2 healthy eating

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