On the Internet, access the My Pyramid website at www.mypyramid.gov
MyPyramid’s themes are: (KNOW THIS FOR THE FINAL)
• Variety—Eat foods from all food groups and subgroups.
• Proportionality—Eat more of some foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fat-free or
low-fat milk products), and less of others (foods high in saturated or trans fats, added
sugars, cholesterol salt, and alcohol.).
• Moderation—Choose forms of foods that limit intake of saturated or trans fats, added
sugars, cholesterol, salt, and alcohol.
• Activity—Be physically active every day.
Using the MyPyramid website, students will read and/or complete the activity at each
of these links:
Learn about food groups http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/index.html
Learn healthy eating tips
http://www.mypyramid.gov/tips_resources/index.html
Learn about portions http://www.mypyramid.gov/STEPS/howmuchshouldyoueat.html
Get weight loss information
http://www.mypyramid.gov/STEPS/stepstoahealthierweight.html
Get a personalized plan
http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx
Plan a healthy menu http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx
Asses their food intake for one day http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
Assess their physical activity for one day http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
ASSIGNMENTS:
Read the following information by clicking on the link at the bottom of the
MyPyramid.gov Home page:
Read MyPyramid Basics:
Grain, Vegetable, Fruit, Milk, Meat and Beans, Oils, Discretionary Calories,
Physical Activity, Tips and Resources, Steps to a Healthier Weight
Make sure you view the portions gallery in each food group.
Multimedia:
MyPyramid Animation: watch the video explaining the food pyramid
Click on the long version .WMV
My Pyramid Tracker:
Assess Food Intake
Assess Physical Activity
ASSIGNMENTS:
1. Complete MyPyramid Plan assignment. Print out and turn in to the teacher the
report that is generated.
http://www.mypyramid.gov/mypyramid/index.aspx
2. Complete the information at the MyPyramid Menu Planner
http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/planner/launchPage.aspx
Create a menu for yourself that includes the foods needed to meet your daily goals.
Print the menu out and turn it in to the teacher.
3. Use the MyPyramid “Assess Your Food Intake” http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov/
Record the food and drinks you have consumed in a 24 hour period. Include all snacks,
water, etc. Do not include vitamin pills. Save and analyze. Print out and turn in the
following:
Meeting 2005 Dietary Guidelines
(DG) »
You will see:
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Your recommended food groups and
nutrient intakes within your energy
needs
Your intakes of basic food groups
compared with the Dietary Guidelines
for Americans, 2005
recommendations
Calculate DG Comparison
Nutrient Intakes »
You will see:
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Your nutrient intake scores
Recommended intake information
Calculate Nutrient Intakes from Foods
MyPyramid Recommendation »
You will see:
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MyPyramid recommendation for you
based on your energy level
Comparison between your intake and
the MyPyramid recommendation
Calculate MyPyramid Stats
4. Use the MyPyramid “Assess Your Physical Activity” Standard Option to record the
physical activities you performed the last 24 hours. Save the information for analysis.
Print off and turn in the following reports two reports:
Physical Activity Results
Click on Physical Activity Assessment link located in the
Physical Activity Result Summary and print it off.
Read this chart:
Cost of Food at Home
http://www.cnpp.usda.gov/USDAFoodCost-Home.htm