Introduction to: MyPyramid

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Introduction toMyPyramid

• -Brindi Hansen
• Health Promotion/Nutrition Expert

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Overview

• What is MyPyramid?
• What does MyPyramid contain?
• How do I use MyPyramid?
• How does it apply to me?
• What benefits will I obtain?

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What is My Pyramid ?

• It is the new USDA approved guide for healthy
  eating.
• It is a flexible guide that can be molded to fit
  all different ages, activity levels and gender.

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What Does MyPyramid Contain?

• Grains
• Make half your grains whole
• Vegetables
• Vary your veggies
• Fruits
• Focus on Fruits

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What does MyPyramid Contain?

• Milk
• Get your calcium-rich foods
• Proteins
• Go lean on protein
• Oils
• Know your fats

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How Do I Use My Pyramid?

• Go to www.mypyramid.gov
• Enter age, gender, and activity level
• Your recommended intake of all food groups is now
  created
• Tips are given for each food group

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How Does it Apply to Me?

• When you follow your own MyPyramid you will find
  you are eating healthier and feeling happier
• MyPyramid includes the message that physical
  activity is needed to complete a healthy lifestyle

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How Does It Apply To Me?

• MyPyramid allows you to track the amount of food
  you consume
• Knowing this increases your capability of
  improving your diet
• http//www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/worksheets/Work
  sheet_2200_18.pdf
• Improving your diet
• Can increase your health and wellness
• Increase the energy you have throughout the day

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What Benefits Will I Obtain?
Increase Your Health and Wellness
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Conclusion

• MyPyramid is the new way to indicate your own
  personal healthy diet
• Physical Activity is also important to maintain a
  healthy lifestyle.
• By living a healthy lifestyle you can increase
  the satisfaction you feel in life.

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References

• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  MyPyramid Steps to a healthier you. Retrieved
  January 18, 2007, from http//www.mypyramid.gov