PRESENTATION OUTLINE
The Food Guide Pyramid and MyPlate
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- The Food Guide Pyramid and My Plate are two visual aids to promote balanced nutrition and help people make good food choices.
- The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) initially unveiled the Food Guide Pyramid in 1992, and it underwent an update in 2005.
It's a pyramid shape schematic where the meals are broken down into various divisions, and it tells you how much each group needs to eat.
In addition, in 2011 with the introduction of MyPlate, the US Department of Agriculture continued to update its Food Guide Pyramid.
It's a simple representation of the dining table with four sections: grains, vegetables, fruits and proteins.
The fifth component represents the dairy, which is a separate circle in front of the plate.
Comprehending Serving Size And Proportion Management:
To maintain a balanced diet, it is necessary to understand the sizes of meals and portions.
A serving size refers to the proportion of food that can be considered a regular portion, and it's supposed to represent an accurate representation of its nutritional value.
The quantity of food a person chooses to eat is described by the concept of portion management.
Management of portion sizes and the size of meals is essential to maintain a healthy diet.
The excessive consumption of food, even in nutritional products, can result in excess weight gain and a number of health problems.
The use of food scales and measurement cups and the reading of labels can help to ensure that meals are adequately portioned.
INCLUDING A RANGE OF FOODS FROM EVERY FOOD TYPE:
It is essential that we consume a variety of meals from every food category in order for our bodies to get all the nutrients they need. Both MyPlate and the Food Guide Pyramid advise consuming a variety of foods from the following groups in moderation:
Fruits: It is very important to choose fruits, with a high content of fiber as well as plenty of vitamins and minerals. It can help guarantee that the body will obtain all essential nutrients when you eat a wide variety of fruits.
Vegetables: A great choice of food is vegetables, which contain a high amount of vitamins, minerals and fiber. It may also help to provide your body with all the vital nutrients by eating different types of vegetables, such as vivid and black greens.
Grains: With very high levels of vitamins and minerals, grains have an enormous energy boost for the body. Whole grains, such as brown rice and whole wheat bread, are healthier than refined grains. Protein: Proteins maintain muscle mass and are essential for tissue development and repair. An example of lean protein sources that are better than high fat proteins is fish, chicken and beans.
Protein: Proteins maintain muscle mass and are essential for tissue development and repair. An example of lean protein sources that are better than high fat proteins is fish, chicken and beans.
Dairy Products: Dairy contains essential minerals such as calcium and vitamin D, which are better for you than milk rich in fat.
Case Study: Sarah's Journey to Lower Cholesterol
Sarah, a twenty year old student, went for her annual physical. In her blood tests, she was found to have elevated cholesterol. Her physician recommended a change in diet before prescribing the medicine. She didn't know how to follow a regimented diet, so Sarah looked for directions in the Food Guide Pyramid.
Dietary adjustments: Sarah's been reducing the intake of red meat and fat. In their meals, she had begun to substitute brown rice with white rice and whole grain flour for white bread in order to eat more whole grains.
She had increased the daily intake of fruits and vegetables, trying to make sure that she was getting 5 servings a day.
Instead of skipping breakfast, she started the day with whole grain cereal or oats.
Sarah's gone from full fat dairy products to low fat, or no fat ones.
Results: After six months, Sarah's cholesterol level has been significantly reduced. She'd lost 10 pounds, feeling better about herself and improving her relationship with food.
Conclusion:
The MyPlate and Food Guide Pyramids, as they say, are visual aids for the promotion of a healthy diet.
By eating a wide range of foods from different food groups, controlling the portion sizes and knowing how many serves are in one meal, it is possible to maintain a healthy diet and prevent health problems.
