Using MyPyramid.gov to create

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Using MyPyramid.gov to create Steps to a
Healthier You
How MyPyramid.gov can be incorporated into your
life
Michelle Zuber
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What is MyPyramid?

• MyPyramid offers an in-depth look at the NEW
  food pyramid. The site offers games and an
  abundance of government regulated information on
  new dietary recommendations.

Take a look at the New Food Pyramid
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• Click Here for a video explanation of the new
  food pyramid.

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How to Access MyPyramid.gov
You can get to MyPyramid.gov by clicking on the
arrow below or by opening an internet browser and
typing the URL www.MyPyramid.gov
This way to MyPyramid.gov

• MyPryamid is a free site which can be accessed by
  any computer with an internet connection.

• You will not need a password to access the
  information on MyPyramid.

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Menu
MyPyramid Plan
MyPyramid Tracker
What MyPyramid Has To Offer You
For Teachers
For Kids
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MyPyramid Plan

• MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods
  and amounts that are right for you. For a quick
  estimate of what and how much you need to eat,
  you can enter your age, sex, and activity level
  in the MyPyramid Plan box.

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MyPyramid Tracker

• MyPyramid Tracker is an online tool that will
  assess diet quality, physical activity status.
• My Pyramid Tracker can be used with or without
  a Username. However, signing up for an account is
  free and easy and allows you to save all of your
  past records.

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MyPyramid for Kids

• This section if Mypyramid has materials
  designed for children ages 6-11. These materials
  include

• MyPyramid Blast Off Game
• MyPyramid for Kids Poster
• A Close Look at MyPyramid for Kids
• Coloring Page, Worksheets, and Tips for Families

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MyPyramid for Teachers

• More MyPyramid for Kids materials for the
  classroom.
• Teacher's Guide, lesson plans
• CD with the MyPyramid Blast Off Game
• Fruit and Vegetable Challenge poster packet
• CD including all of the lesson plans,
• reproducible worksheets,
• Go Fish game cards

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• As you can see, Mypyramid can be used in your
  life many different ways. This website is perfect
  for a student, teacher, or parent that is trying
  to get a better understanding of good nutrition.
• Visit Mypyramid.gov to start creating your steps
  to a healthier you!

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