New in Nutrition

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• New in Nutrition

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Choose for Health!

• The United States Department of Agriculture
  developed the MyPyramid.gov to show Americans how
  to eat well, exercise enough and be healthy!

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History of USDAs Food Guidance
Food for Young Children
1992
1916
1940s
1970s
2005
1950s-1960s
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--1992--Food Guide Pyramid
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MyPyramid

• STEPS TO A HEALTHIER YOU

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Reasons for RevisingUpdating the Science

• To ensure that the guidance reflects the latest
  nutrition science
• New nutrient standardsDRI
• New Dietary Guidelines
• Food consumption and composition data

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Reasons for RevisingImproving Implementation

• To improve the Pyramids effectiveness with
  consumers
• Motivational toolsnew graphic and slogan
• Educational toolseducation framework, consumer
  messages, website, and interactive tools

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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005

• Dietary recommendations for health promotion and
  chronic disease prevention
• Based on Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
  report, public comments
• For policymakers, health professionals

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Key Recommendations

• Make Half Your Grains Whole
• Concentrate on Calcium
• Integrate Physical Activity
• Cups and ounces versus servings
• Emphasize dark green and orange veggies
• Emphasize dry beans and peas

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MyPyramid Recommendations Compared to Consumption
Bars show percent change needed in consumption to
meet recommendations
Increases Current Consumption Decreases
Fruits Vegetables Grains Meat
Beans Milk
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Fat, Oil Added Sugars Allowances Compared to
Consumption
Bars show percent change needed in consumption to
meet recommendations
Increases Current Consumption Decreases
Solid fats Oils
Added sugars
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MyPyramid

• To find your pyramid, visit http//www.MyPyramid.g
  ov.
• Enter your sex, age and activity level.
• OR
• Use the charts.
• WHAT DOES YOUR PYRAMID LOOK LIKE?