DO NOW

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DO NOW

• Write down one idea for healthy eating. We will
  share some of the ideas with the class.

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Food Pyramid

• We will now view a video explaining the Food
  Pyramid
• http//www.mypyramid.gov/global_nav/media_animatio
  n-presentation_eng_pc.html

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Food Pyramid

• So, what exactly are the new recommendations?
  Lets take a look
• http//www.mypyramid.gov/downloads/MiniPoster.pdf

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Planning A Meal Project

• We will be creating a meal that will include an
  entrée, a side dish and a beverage.
• The meal plan should include
• which food group each ingredient in the meal
  belongs to.
• At least 1 item from each of the food groups.

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Sample Meal

• Sample Meal
• Chef Shilko
• Entrée Tuna CasseroleSide Dish Lettuce
  SaladBeverage Milk
• FOOD
• Tuna Casserole
• Ingredients 1 can of tuna in water 2 cups
  egg noodles 1 can Cream of Mushroom soup 1
  can of peas
• Lettuce Salad
• Ingredients
• variety of lettuce grated carrotscherry
  tomatoeslow-fat salad dressing
• Milk

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Sample Meal

• Does the sample meal we just saw meet all of the
  requirements?
• No! This example did not specify the appropriate
  food groups for each ingredient.
• Get a blank piece of paper and being your project.

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The Food Pyramid
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CLOSURE

• Share your meal plan ideas with the other
  students at your table. Be sure to identify the
  food groups to which each food belongs.