Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium
• Sodium is associated with high blood pressure
• Consume less than 2,300 mg (approximately 1 tsp of salt) of sodium per day.
The Food Guide Pyramid is an outline of what to eat each day.
It's a general guide that lets you choose a healthful diet that's right for you.
Portion Distortion: Bagel
20 years ago & Today
3 inch diameter 140 calories
6 inch diameter 500 calories
Portion Distortion:Coffee
20 years ago & Today
Mocha coffee with steamed whole milk and
mocha syrup16 oz.
350 calories
Coffee with whole milk and sugar
8 oz. 45 calories
Portion Distortion: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE
20 years ago and Today
1.5 inch diameter 55 calories
3.5 inch diameter 275 calories
Portion Size: 1 tsp. & 1 tbsp.
1 teaspoon = the tip of athumb to the first joint
1 tablespoon =3 thumb tips
Question 1:You can eat as much as you
want on a low fat diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, cereals, pastas and not gain weight.
Question 6: Do you need to do at least 20
minutes of continuous vigorous activity, three times per week to
get a benefit?
Mix up your choices within each food group.
• 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
Thanks to the following sites:
• http://www.usaring.com/health/trivia1.htm
• http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/html/chapter1.htm
• http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/dine_out.htm
• http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/mypyramid_files/v3_document.htm