chapter10 nutrition guidelines

Glencoe Food for Today Chapter 10 Nutrition Guidelines

Chapter 10 Nutrition Guidelines

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Nutrition guidelines are sources of information that help people to:• make smart dietary choices.• stay healthy.• separate fact from fiction.



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Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabularynutrient densityNutrition Facts paneldaily value dietary supplementherbalfraud

reliablemoderate



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Nutrition Information

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans• Science-based advice

• MyPyramid and MyPlate• Graphic representation of dietary advice

• Nutrition Facts Panels• Label on individual food products



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Dietary Guidelines for Americans

• The Dietary Guidelinesfor Americans provides nutrition and fitness advice.

• Our text does not havea lot of space given tothese, but the next 3slides are summarizedin the chart on pg 134.



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Nutrients and Calories

Weight Management

Give guidelines for each factor.

Physical Activity

Factor Guidelines

Choose foods low in fat, cholesterol, sugar and salt.

Choose nutrient-dense foods and beverages.

Increase exercise and watch calories to lose excess weight.

Get 60 minutes of physical activity most days.

Balance calories consumed with calories used.



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Food Choices

Fats


Factor Guidelines

Choose a variety of foods within each food group.

Choose foods from every food group.

Limit total fat to 25 to 35 percent of calories.

Choose lean, low-fat, and fat-free foods.

Limit intake of saturated and trans fats.



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Carbohydrates

Sodium and Potassium


Factor Guidelines

Limit foods and beverages with added sugars.

Choose fiber-rich fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

Reduce sodium. Consume less than 2300 mg per day.

Increase potassium. Eat potassium-rich fruits and vegetables.



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MyPyramid• MyPyramid is a visual, easy-to-use, food

guidance system.• The color bands represent grains, vegetables,

fruits, oils, milk, and meats and beans.• People should eat more from food groups with

wide bands, and less from food groups with thin bands.

MyPyramid is transitioning too, but more on that later.



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MyPyramid



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MyPyramid• Calorie intake depends on many variables,

including activity level, gender, age, and body size.

• Foods with a high nutrient density offer more nutrients for fewer calories.

nutrient densityThe relationship (ratio) between nutrients and calories in a food.



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MyPyramid• Food groups are represented by color bands• Represent 5 food groups + “Oils”

• Fruit group – red (includes fruits & 100% juice)• Vegetable group – green (includes 100% juice)

– Dark green vegetables– Orange vegetables– Dry beans & peas– Starchy vegetables– Others



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MyPyramid• …continued

• Grain Group– Whole grains– Other, refined grains

• Meat & Bean Group• Milk Group• Oils Category –

not really a “group”; consume in limited quantities(you get enough from inside foods)



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MyPyramid• Choose nutrient-dense foods• Nutrient density is the relationship between

nutrients and calories in a food.• High nutrient density has a lot of nutrition,

but few calories• Low nutrient density has little nutrition,

but lots of calories



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MyPyramid• And now that we’re talking calories…• How many calories do you need?• Depends on several factors:

• Age• Gender• Body size• Activity level



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MyPyramidServing Sizes• Fruits: 1 medium fruit; ½ cup fresh, frozen or canned fruit; ¼ cup

dried fruit; 6 oz fruit juice• Vegetables: 1 cup raw, leafy; ½ cup cooked or chopped; 6 oz

vegetable juice• Grains: 1 slice bread; 1 cup dry cereal; ½ cup cooked rice, pasta,

cereal; 1 oz dry pasta, rice• Meats: 3 oz cooked lean meat, poultry or fish; ½ cup cooked, dry

beans or peas; 1 egg; etc• Dairy: 1 cup milk; 1 coup yogurt; 1 ½ oz nat cheese; 2 oz processed

cheese• Fats and Oils: 1 tsp soft margarine; 1 TB low-fat mayo; 2 TB light

salad dressing; 1 tsp veg oil



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MyPyramidPortion Sizes• Portion sizes have increased in recent years• It is easy to overeat

without realizing it

Healthy Eating Habits• Aim for balance• Choose variety• Eat in moderation



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Nutrition Facts Panel• All packaged foods have Nutrition Facts panels.• Each panel lists the serving size and amount of

nutrients per serving.

Nutrition Facts panelA label with easy-to-readinformation about the caloriesand nutrients of foods sold in containers.



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Nutrition Facts Panel

• serving size?• total calories per serving?• percentage of saturated fat

according to a 2,000 calorie diet?• grams of fiber per serving?• amount of vitamin C per serving?

Can you identify the...



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Dietary Supplements• Dietary Supplements do not replace food.• Supplements can help people who are ill,

pregnant, nursing, or elderly.• Herbal products lack long-term studies to confirm

their safety and effectiveness.

herbalA plant used for medicinal purposes.

Dietary supplementA nutrient substance taken to supplement or add nutrients to the food you eat.



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Dietary Supplements• Nutrient Megadoses

• Sometimes called “high potency” vitamins• Herbals

• Many herbals have been used for years – aloe• Many modern medicines are made from plants• Some are safe• Some are unknown• Few long-term studies• Read “supplement facts” on label

megadosesVery large amount of a supplement



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Separating Fact from Fiction

• Food myths are mistaken beliefs about food• Advertisers often provide misleading nutrition

information.• For reliable nutrition information, check more than

one objective source.

reliableTrustworthy.



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AdvertisingPurpose of advertising is to SELLAdvertising techniques• Limited information – only positive facts• Positive images – attractive people, smiling faces• Celebrity Endorsements – ‘nuff said• Scare Tactics – fears of aging or disease• Studies – not the whole story; who funded research• Infomercials – long commercials• False Claims – watch for things that seem to good to be

true



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InternetDifficult to police the internetSee who sponsors the siteReliable information: • .edu; • .gov; • Mayo Clinic; • National Institute of Health

• Anyone can become a group and get a .org web site – you do not know the agenda or bias of some groups.



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Nutrition FraudFraud occurs when people gain something of value

by deceiving others.Can file complaints with FDA or FTC

Evaluating Information:• Look for the source (sometimes hard to find if questionable)

• Identify web sites – see who operates the web site• watch for “cover names” or “cover organizations”

• Read Carefully• Identify Funding – “Follow the money”• Choose experts– check the person’s credentials



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Chapter Summary

• People need reliable sources of information to make smart dietary choices.

• Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a source of science-based advice on nutrition and fitness.

• MyPyramid is a guidance system that categorizes food into groups.



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Chapter Summary

• Nutrition Facts panels are labels with information about the calories and nutrients and Daily Values of foods sold in containers.

• Dietary supplements can be useful additions to a healthful diet for some people.

• It is important to separate fact from fiction when making choices about diet and nutrition.



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ReviewReview

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Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.

The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.



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nutrient density densidad de nutrientes

The relationship between nutrients and calories in a food.

La relación entre los nutrientes y las calorías en un alimento.

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Nutrition Facts panel

panel con datos de nutrición

A label with easy-to read information about the calories and nutrients of foods sold in containers.

Una etiqueta con información fácil de leer sobre las calorías y los nutrientes de los alimentos que se venden en recipientes.

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daily value valor nutricional diario

The needed amount of a nutrient based on current nutrition recommendations fora 2,000-calorie diet.

La cantidad de nutrientes que se necesitan basada en las recomendaciones actuales para una dieta de 2,000 calorías.

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dietary supplement suplemento alimenticio

A nutrient substancetaken to supplement, or add to, nutrients inthe food you eat.

Un sustancia nutritiva que se toma para complementar o añadir nutrientes en los alimentos que consumes.

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herbal herbal

A plant used for medicinal purposes.

Una planta usada con propósitos medicinales.

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fraud fraude

When people gain something of value,often money, by deceiving others.

Cuando las personas ganan algo de valor, generalmente dinero, al engañar a otros.

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reliable confiable

Trustworthy. De confianza.

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moderate moderado

Not extreme. No extremo.

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