The Importance of NUTRITION: Understanding the New Food Pyramid

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The Importance ofNUTRITIONUnderstanding the
New Food Pyramid

• Eleanor B. Pella, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
• Nutrition Program Manager
• Pennsylvania Department of Health

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2005 MyPyramid.gov

• Activity
  Proportionality
• Moderation Variety
• Personalization Gradual
• 
  Improvement

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History of USDAs Food Guidance
Food for Young Children
1992
1916
1940s
1970s
2005
1950s-1960s
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Reasons for Revisions Updating the Science

• To ensure that the guidance reflects the latest
  nutrition science
• New nutrient standards - Dietary Reference
  Intakes (DRI)
• New Dietary Guidelines
• Food consumption and composition data

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Food Intake Patterns

• Completed in concert with the development of the
  Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
• Published in 2005 Dietary Guidelines
• 12 patterns - ranging from 1000 to 3200 calories
  - to meet varied needs.

(www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines)
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Grain Recommendations Compared to Consumption
Consumed
Recommended
Females 31-50
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Color-Coded Food Groups
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Message Moderation

• In the Dietary Guidelines
• Limit intake of saturated and trans fats, and
  choose products low in these fats.
• Make choices of meat, poultry, dry beans, and
  milk products that are lean, low-fat, or
  fat-free.
• Choose and prepare foods and beverages with
  little added sugars or calorie sweeteners.
• In MyPyramid graphic
• Food group bands narrow from
• bottom to top suggesting to eat
• nutrient-dense forms of foods.

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Message Variety

• In the Dietary Guidelines
• Consume a variety of nutrient-dense foods and
  beverages within and among the basic food groups.
• In MyPyramid graphic
• Color bands represent that all food groups are
  needed each day for health.

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Message Proportionality

• In the Dietary Guidelines
• Adopt a balanced eating pattern.
• Sufficient amount of fruits and vegetables,
• 3 or more ounce equivalents of whole-grain
  products per day
• 3 cup equivalents per day of fat-free or low-fat
  milk or milk products.
• In MyPyramid graphic
• Differing widths of the color bands suggest
  about how much food should be eaten from each
  group.

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Message Physical Activity

• In the Dietary Guidelines
• Engage in regular physical activity and reduce
  sedentary activities to promote health,
  psychological well-being, and a healthy body
  weight.
• In MyPyramid graphic
• Steps and person on them symbolize that physical
  activity should be a part of everyday healthy
  living.

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Make it work for YOU MyPyramid

• Personalization
• The name MyPyramid suggests an individual
  approach.
• The person climbing the steps is YOU!
• Gradual Improvement
• The slogan Steps to a Healthier You suggests
  that improvement should happen in stages, over
  time.

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Key Food Group Messages
Focus on fruits.
Vary your veggies.
Get your calcium-rich foods.
Make half your grains whole.
Go lean with protein.
Know the limits on fats, salt, and sugars.
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MyPyramid Poster Unique to YOU and YOU only
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Your Personalized Pyramid Plan
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Key Concepts from MyPyramid

• Calories
• Physical Activity
• Grains
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Milk
• Meat
• Fats Oils
• Sugar Sweets

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CALORIES

• Balance caloric intake from foods beverages
  with calories expended.

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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Engage in regular physical activity and reduce
  sedentary activities.

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GRAINS

• Make at least half of the total grains
• you eat WHOLE grains.

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VEGETABLES

• Eat the recommended amounts of vegetables, and
  choose a variety of vegetables each day.

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FRUITS

• Eat the recommended amounts of fruit, and choose
  a variety of fruits each day.

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MILK

• Consume 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat (1) milk,
  or an equivalent amount of calcium per day.

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MEAT BEANS

• Eat a variety of beans.
• Make meat choices that are low-fat or lean when
  selecting meats and poultry.

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FATS OILS

• Choose most fats from plants,
• such as nuts, seeds, and vegetable oils.
• Fat from fish is also a good choice.

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SUGARS SWEETS

• Choose and prepare foods and beverages with
  little added sugars or caloric sweeteners.
• This will help limit calories and help oral
  hygiene.

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Nutrition Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• http//www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/nutrition/index.h
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• Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
• http//www.health.gov/DietaryGuidelines/
• Healthier US Program
• http//www.healthierus.gov/
• My Pyramid (The New Food Pyramid)
• http//www.mypyramid.gov

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For more informationwww.health.state.pa.us

• Eleanor B. Pella, M.S., R.D., L.D.N.
• Nutrition Program Manager
• Pennsylvania Department of Health
• Phone [phone]
• E-mail mpella_at_state.pa.us