Making My Plate a Healthy

Plate!

20 Years Ago Today

3-inch diameter ??? Calories140 calories

BAGEL

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ANSWER: 350 CALORIES!

• Today's 6-inch bagel has 350 calories. This is 210 more calories than a 3-inch bagel 20 years ago.

• Now guess how long you will have to Rake leaves in order to burn those extra calories?

ANSWER: 50 MINUTES!

CHEESBURGER 20 Years Ago

Today

333 calories ??? Calories

ANSWER: 590

• Today's fast food cheeseburger has 590 calories. This is 257 more calories than a portion 20 years ago.

• Now guess how long you will have to lift weights in order to burn those extra calories?

ANSWER: 1HR AND 30 MIN TO BURN

257 CAL.

SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS

20 Years Ago Today

1 cup spaghetti with Sauce and 3 small

Meatballs500 calories

??? Calories

ANSWER: 1025 CAL.

• This includes 2 cups of pasta with sauce and 3 large meatballs. This is 525 more calories than a portion 20 years ago.

• Now guess how long you will need to houseclean in order to burn those extra calories?

ANSWER: 2 HR 35 MIN

SODA20 Years Ago Today

6.5 ounces85 calories ??? calories

ANSWER: 250 CAL.

• A 20-ounce soda has 250 calories. This is 165 more calories than a portion 20 years ago.

• Now guess how long you will have to work in a garden in order to burn those extra calories?

ANSWER: 35 MIN.

FRUITS: 2-4 SERVINGS PER DAY

VEGETABLES: 3-5 SERVINGS PER DAY

GRAINS: 6-11 SERVINGS PER DAY

DAIRY: 2-3 SERVINGS PER DAY

PROTEIN: 2-3 SERVINGS PER DAY

SWEETS: USE SPARINGLY!

Cross the Line

• Cross the line if you agree with the statement

• If you are neutral about the statement, stand on the line

• If you disagree with the statement or don’t feel comfortable answering, stay where you are

Food Choice Continuum!

Why is a healthy diet important?

What is MyPlate?

BALANCING CALORIES

GROCERY SHOPPING

AVOID OVERSIZED PORTIONS

FOODS TO INCREASE

FOODS TO REDUCE

BUILD A HEALTHY PLATE

CUT BACK ON SOFAS!

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

“Make My Plate a Healthy Plate!”

• Your commercial, song, or rap should…– Be at least 6 lines – Be at least 30 seconds long– Include 3 healthy food and appropriate portion

sizes– Be creative and unique!– Involve all participants in each group

HEALTHY FOOD SONG

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5iS8h0J_Ows&feature=related