Choose My Plate

key consumer message for the dairy group

"Get your calcium-rich foods". Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%)

key consumer message for grains

"Make at least half of your plate whole grains"

Key Consumer message for fruits

"focus on fruits" make half of your plate fruits and veggies

key consumer message for veggies

"vary your veggies" make half of your plate fruits and veggies

cup equivalents for fruits

In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or 1⁄2 cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the Fruit Group.

one cup equivalents for dairy products

In general, 1 cup of milk, yogurt, or soymilk (soy beverage), 1 1⁄2 ounces of natural cheese, or 2 ounces of processed cheese can be considered as 1 cup from the Dairy Group.

cup equivalents for veggies

In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the Vegetable Group.

My Plate

Introduced along with updating of USDA food patterns for the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Different shape to help grab consumers' attention with a new visual cue Icon that serves as a reminder for healthy eating, not intended to provide specific messages Visual is linked to food and is a familiar mealtime symbol in consumers' minds, as identified through testing "My" continues the personalization approach from MyPyramid

health benefits from protein

Proteins function as building blocks for bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood

2 grain subgroups

Whole Grains and Refined Grains

nutrients found in dairy

calcium vitamin d protein

Hassle Free Daily Food Guide

-Based on the Basic Four, but also included a fifth group to highlight the need to moderate intake of fats, sweets, and alcohol

"Food for Fitness, A Daily Food Guide" (Basic 4)

-Foundation diet approach - goals for nutrition adequacy -did not provide specific guidance on fat, calorie, and sugar intake

MyPyramid Food Guidance System

-Introduced along with updating of Food Guide Pyramid food patterns for the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including daily amounts of food at 12 calorie levels -Continued "pyramid" concept, based on consumer research, but simplified illustration. Detailed information provided on website "MyPyramid.gov" -Added a band for oils and the concept of physical activity -Illustration could be used to describe concepts of variety, moderation, and proportion

Food Wheel: A Pattern for Daily Food Choices

-Total diet approach included goals for both nutrient adequacy and moderation -Five food groups and amounts formed the basis for the Food Guide Pyramid -Daily amounts of food provided at three calorie levels -First illustrated for a Red Cross nutrition course as a food wheel

Food Guide Pyramid

-Total diet approach—goals for both nutrient adequacy and moderation Developed using consumer research, to bring awareness to the new food patterns -Illustration focused on concepts of variety, moderation, and proportion Included visualization of added fats and sugars throughout five food groups and in the tip -Included range for daily amounts of food across three calorie levels

ways to get dairy for lactose intolerant people

-calcium fortified cereals -soy beans or other soy products -some leafy greens (kale)

3 tips for making the right dairy choices

-choose low fat milks -choose greek yogurt -put low fat yogurt in smoothies

"Food for Young Children" and "How to Select Food"

-focus was on protective foods -established guidance based on food groups and house hold measures

"A Guide to Good Eating (Basic 7)

-foundation diet for nutrition adequacy -lacked specific serving sized -considered complex

4 ways fruits can be categorized on MyPlate

-fresh -canned -frozen -dried

Build a Healthy Meal tips

-make half plate fruits and vegetables -add learn protein -include whole grains -dont forget the dairy

3 benefits of whey protein

-many amino acids -muscle repair -keeps you fuller longer

5 commonly eaten types of dairy

-milk -cheese -yogurt -soy products -milk based desserts

health benefits from grain group

-reduced risk of heart disease -reduced risk of constipation -helps prevent neural tube defects during fetal development

3 tips to help eat more whole grains

-substitute refined grain product for whole grain products -eat natural popcorn -eat more oats

bell institute website 3 main points

-whole grains 101 -whole grain stamp -find whole grains

3 Key Messages for Consumers on ChooseMyPlate

1. Balancing Calories 2.Foods to increase 3. Foods to Reduce

List the 8 food guides in order

1.1916 to 1930s: "Food for Young Children" and "How to Select Food" 2.1940s: A Guide to Good Eating (Basic Seven) 3.1956 to 1970s: Food for Fitness, A Daily Food Guide (Basic Four) 4.1979: Hassle-Free Daily Food Guide 5.1984: Food Wheel: A Pattern for Daily Food Choices 6.1992: Food Guide Pyramid 7.2005: MyPyramid Food Guidance System 8. 2011: MyPlate

Basic requirement for daily needs

2 cups a day

basic requirement of veggies for daily needs

2-3 cups

basic requirements for daily needs of the dairy group

3 cups a day

basic requirements needs daily for protein foods

5-6 ounces

daily recommendation of grains

6-8 ounces

5 vegetable subgroups

dark-green vegetables, starchy vegetables, red and orange vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables.

nutrients found in grains

dietary fiber, several B vitamins (thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folate), and minerals (iron, magnesium, and selenium).

health benefits from dairy

improved bone health, and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis. reduce risk type 2 diabetes

common nutrients in protein food

include protein, B vitamins (niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and B6), vitamin E, iron, zinc, and magnesium.

why are soy products considered dairy?

it has very similar nutrients that dairy products do like calcium and protein

benefits of eating nuts and seeds

lots of fiber healthy fats

3 tips to help get more veggies

make a salad with many veggies buy on the go snack veggies eat veggie soup

benefits of eating veggies

may reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.

7 common types of protein consumed

meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered part of the Protein Foods Group

one ounce equivalents of protein

n general, 1 ounce of meat, poultry or fish, 1⁄4 cup cooked beans, 1 egg, 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, or 1⁄2 ounce of nuts or seeds can be considered as 1 ounce equivalent from the Protein Foods Group.

resource for information on dairy and dairy products

national dairy council

reasons to consume at least 8 ounces of seafood weekly

omega-3 fatty acids lean protein

nutrients found in veggies

potassium, dietary fiber, folate (folic acid), vitamin A, and vitamin C.

nutrients found in fruits

potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and folate (folic acid).

benefits from fruits

reduce risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. - reduce risk of cancer

why are beans and legumes considered unique?

they are considered to be a veggie and a protein food group

3 broad topics on the more matters website

top 10 reasons to eat more fruits and veggies fruit and veggie storage 101 fruit and veggie nutrition