Title: HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE
1HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE
- A Common Sense Approach
- to Healthy Living
2Gradual Permanent Lifestyle Changes will lead to
- Life long eating and activity habits
- Higher energy levels
- Decreased health risks
- Long term weight control and maintenance
3The Truth About Diets
- Diets are unhealthy
- Diets lead to weight gain
- The cost of dieting is high
- Looking good involves more than dieting
- The dieting cycle can be broken
- Authors rely on our lack of scientific knowledge
of weight management to sell their books.
4Weight Management that Works
- Slow weight loss (1-2 pounds/week)
- Balanced eating plan
- Regular physical activity
- Skill building for life
- Credible author/ peer reviews
- The challenge is achieving permanent,
- not temporary weight loss
5Learn to Love Accept Yourself
- Your genetic makeup is what makes you unique
6Learn to Love Accept Yourself Accept Your
Individuality
- Look you best now
- Put the scales away
- Beauty comes in many sizes
- Deflate your saboteurs
- Project a confident you
- Be your own best friend
7Making Time for Me
Remember, only when you take care of yourself can
you truly take care of others. You need to be
well-fed, well-rested, well-supported and in good
physical shape.
8Make Peace with Food Begin Eating Intuitively
- Legalize all foods
- Listen to your hunger
- The hunger scale
- Stop when you are full
9Take Control of Emotional Eating
- Eating is one of the most emotionally charged
experiences we have in our lives.
10Take Control of Emotional Eating Coping
- Do you feel hunger?
- If yes, then eat.
- If no, what are you feeling?
- What are your options other than eating?
- Nurture yourself
11Eat Well A Healthy Approach to Eating
- Healthy Weight
- Healthy Eating
- Your Lifelong Eating Plan
- The News on Nutrients
12Healthy Weight
- Genetic makeup
- Metabolic rate
- Body composition
- Activity level
- Food choices
- Current health problems
13Body Mass Index
18.6 or less Underweight
20-24.9 Normal
25-29.9 Overweight
30 or more Obese
14Healthy Eating
- Base your lifelong plan on guidelines from
MyPyramid - Maintain a healthy relationship with food
- Avoid the good food/bad food mentality
- Remember moderation and variety in all your food
choices
15MyPyramid
16Your Lifelong Eating Plan
- Eat Well for the Health of It
- Assess your current eating habits
- Compare them to MyPyramid
- Create your own eating plan
17Estimated Daily Calorie Needs
Calorie Range
Age Sedentary Active
Female 14-18 1800 2400
19-31 2000 2400
31-50 1800 2200
51 1600 2200
Males 14-18 2200 3200
19-30 2400 3000
31-50 2200 3000
51 2000 2800
18Create Your Eating Plan Going Further
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- ___ (wt in pounds) x ___ (10 woman, 11 man) ____
- calories for basic
- energy needs (BMR)
- Calorie Needs for Physical Activity
- ___ calories for BMR x ___ activity ____
- calories for activity
19Create Your Eating PlanGoing Further
- Calorie Needs for Digestion and Absorption
- BMR calories activity calories x 0.1 ____
- calories for digestion absorption (DA)
- Total Calorie Needs
- BMR calories activity calories DA calories
___ -
Total
20Your Healthy Eating Plan
- The secret to lifelong health is to form a
healthy daily eating pattern, not a regimented
routine.
21MyPyramid Recommendations
Food Group Daily Amount of Food Daily Amount of Food Daily Amount of Food
1400 2000 2400
Grain 5 oz.-eq. 6 oz.-eq. 8 oz.-eq.
Vegetable 1½ cups 2½ cups 3 cups
Fruit 1½ cups 2 cups 2 cups
Milk 2 cups 3 cups 3 cups
Meat Beans 4 oz.-eq. 5½ oz.-eq. 6½ oz.-eq.
Oils 4 tsp. 6 tsp. 7 tsp.
DC 171 267 362
22The News on Nutrients
- Carbohydrates
- Benefits
- Energy
- Fiber Soluble and Insoluble
- Sources grains, cereals, fruits, vegetables.
legumes
23The News on Nutrients
- Fiber
- Recommendation 14 g fiber for every 1000
calories consumed - Maintains proper bowel function
- Decreases the risk for heart disease and some
cancers - Moderates blood glucose levels
- Lowers your calorie intake by helping you to stay
full longer
24The News on Nutrients
- Protein
- Strengthens blood
- Builds and maintains muscle and body structure
- Sources meat, fish, poultry, eggs, dried beans
(including soy), lentils, nuts and seeds
25The News on Nutrients
- Fat
- Energy
- Satiety
- Adds the flavor to food
26Defining the Fats
- Monounsaturated
- Polyunsaturated
- Saturated
- Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Trans Fatty Acids
27A Word About
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Calcium
- Iron
- Phytochemicals
28Are you getting enough?
Water
29Pleasurable Eating
- Give yourself permission to eat the foods you
like. - Savor foods as you eat them.
- Make eating more enjoyable.
- Eat when you are hungry stop when youre full.
- If you love it, savor it. If you dont love it,
leave it.
30Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and Snack Ideas
- Breaking the Breakfast Barrier.
- Making the Most of Lunchtime.
- Whats for Dinner
- Smart Snacking Makes Sense
31Breaking the Breakfast Barrier
- Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
- Include at least three food groups at breakfast.
- example yogurt, fruit, granola
32Breaking the Breakfast Barrier
- Breakfast on the go
- example bagel with peanut butter and banana
- Breakfast-at-home
- example English muffin with cheese and fruit
salad
33Making the Most of Lunchtime
- Remembering to eat mid-day will help you avoid
becoming over-hungry. - Include food sources of carbohydrate, protein,
and fat. -
34Making the Most of Lunchtime
- Grab and Go lunches
- Example bagel sandwich with turkey, cheese,
cucumber, tomatoes, and mustard. Add an apple
and a few chips for crunch. - At Home Lunches
- Example baked potato with chili and cheese pear
slices and fruit bar cookies.
35Whats for Dinner Planning Tips
- Review your menu options
- Plan a shopping list for extras or meals
- Use time saving appliances
- Plan for left-overs
36Quick and Easy Dinner Ideas
- Pasta or Rice
- Evening Breakfast
- Food Bars Baked Potato, Taco/Burrito or Salad
- Pizza
37Smart Snacking Makes Sense
- Listen to your body.
- Do not forget the protein.
- Keep snacks handy.
- Remember moderation.
38Grocery Shopping for a Healthier You
- Keep variety and MyPyramid in mind.
- Shop the perimeter of the store
- Read those food labels
- Be prepared to shop
- Be an informed shopper
39Reading Food Labels
- Serving Sizes
- Nutrient Information
- Calories per Gram
- Daily Value
- Trans Fat
- Rounding
- Nutritional Claims
40Shopping Hand in Hand with MyPyramid
41Breads, Cereals, Rice and Pasta
- Look for whole grain products
- B-vitamins
- Fiber
- Low in fat
42Fruits and Vegetables
- Great sources of
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Fiber
- Variety is the key!
43Dairy Products
- Great source of
- Calcium
- Protein
- Vitamin D
- Many lowfat and fat free products available
44Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs and Nuts
- Pay attention to portion size and fat content
- Excellent source of
- Protein
- Iron
- Zinc
- Vitamin B-12
45Oils and Fats
- Pay attention to the type and amount you choose
- Great source of
- Vitamin E
- Essential fatty acids
- Energy
46Keeping a Well Stocked Room or Fridge
47Healthy Eating on the Run
- Plan your day
- Keep food handy
- Plan ahead
- Get moving
48Nutritious Restaurant Eating
- Size up portion sizes
- Leaner cuisine
- Order you way
- Avoid overeating
- Bon Appetit
49Tour of RestaurantsFast Food
The Good News
- Nutrition information is often posted
- The menus are fairly standard from franchise to
franchise - Beware of value-added meals
50Pizza
The Good News
- Choose your own sauce and toppings
- Start your meal with a small salad
- Easy nutrient rich meals
51Deli Shops
The Good News
- One sandwich is usually enough for two
- Add broth based soup
- Add a small salad
52Mexican
The Good News Healthy choices
- Asada (grilled)
- Veracruz-style (tomato sauce)
- Salsa Verde (green chile sauce)
- Mole Sauce (chili-chocolate sauce)
- Soft tortillas
- Entrees topped with lettuce and tomatoes
53Italian
The Good News
- Vegetable based entrees
- Family style service lets you choose your own
portion size - Flavorful tomato based sauces
54Asian
The Good News
- Rice is the cornerstone of the menu
- Low fat meat and vegetable side dishes
- Fortune cookies make a great dessert
55Maintaining Lifelong Habits
56Maintaining Lifelong Habits
- Small daily decisions will lead to long term
habits - Pat yourself on the back
- Deal with set backs
- Take care of yourself
- Enjoy yourself
57Thank you!
- Jennifer M. Doane, MS, RD, LDN, ATC
- Advantage Nutrition Wellness
- 610-443-1885
- JDoane_at_AdvantageNutritionAndWellness.com