Healthy Eating Patterns

Why We Have Different Calorie Needs

Balance Calories

What influences your calorie needs? 1 age 2 gender 3 physical activity level and current _weight________Where can you look for your personal needs and recommendations?

chooseMyplate.gov

Exercise & Food Groups are Important

No single group or food provides all the nutrients you need. Explain:

Only have some of each nutrient including some vitamins and minerals To make sure you get all the nutrients, you should eat a __variety________.Why is physical activity important?

Strong heart and lungs, muscle tone, especially core muscles, more endurance, good for mental health, helps balance your calories.

What are healthy eating patterns?

Foods to Increase:1. Make half the plate _fruits & veggies__2. Switch to ___low-fat___ milk3. Make at least __half___ your grains __whole___ grains

Foods to reduce:1. Solid ___fats______2. Added _sugar__ & __salt__

Tips1. Drink ____water_____2. Enjoy your food but eat ___less__.3. Avoid oversized ___portions____.4. How?____small plates and bowls___5. Check _nutrition labels___