Food
Pyramid
Pyramid
What is the name of the picture that helps us eat healthy?
(Hint: Food _______)
Food Pyramid
How many servings should you eat in the grain group?
3-5
Where can I find information on nutrition labels for food I want to eat?
On the back of the package.
What are the name of the groups on the food pyramid?
Grains, fruits and veggie, meats, dairy, fats/oils
5-7 servings
What is a serving size?
A serving size is the suggested amount of food to eat of a particular food.
What does the food pyramid help us do?
Eat healthy
How many servings should you have in the meat group?
2
What is a serving size helpful?
It tells you the amount of food to eat if you want to keep a healthy weight.
What information can be found on a food pyramid?
servings of food to eat for each group of food.
How many servings should you eat in the dairy group?
3 servings
What is one way you can try to eat the serving size?
Measure out the amount of food and put it on a plate. Then close the package of food and put it away so you aren't tempted to eat more food.
Should everyone eat the same amount of food?
Yes or no.
No. People should eat food based on what makes them feel good. Balance is also really important.
How many servings of the fats and oils group should you eat?
in very small amounts
Is it ok to eat more than the suggested serving size?
Yes, but you need to make sure you are moving your body enough to burn off the calories.