Daily diet plan

1. Diet Planning Principles

• Adequacy
• Balance
• Kcalorie (energy) control

2. Diet Planning Principles

• Nutrient density
–Empty-kilocalorie foods
• Moderation
• Variety

3. Dietary Guidelines

4. Food Group Plans

• Daily food guide
–Notable nutrients
–Miscellaneous foods
–Mixtures of foods

5. Food Group Plans

• Daily food guide
–Nutrient density
–Recommended
servings
–Serving sizes

6. Daily Food Guide

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15. Daily Food Guide

• Perceptions and actual intakes
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16. Daily Food Guide

• Healthy Eating Index (100 pts.)

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19. Daily Food Guide

• Pyramid shortcomings
-No distinction between foods within the
groups.
-Are all foods equal? Fats? Carbs?
• USDA is currently refining this
guide.
• Food Guide Limitations: Only
measures energy intake.
You could still overeat...

20. Exchange Lists

• Originally developed for diabetics.
• Foods sorted based on energynutrient content

21. Putting the Plan into Action

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23. From Guidelines to Groceries

• Processed foods
• Fortified foods

24. From Guidelines to Groceries

• Breads, cereals, and other grain
products
–Enriched
–Refined foods
–Whole-grain products

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27. From Guidelines to Groceries

• Vegetables
• Legumes
• Fruit

28. From Guidelines to Groceries

• Meat, fish, and poultry
–Textured vegetable protein
• Milk
–Imitation foods
–Food substitutes

29. Food Labels

• Ingredient list
• Serving sizes
(FDA mandated for certain foods, why?)
• Nutrition facts
–Daily Values

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31. Food Labels

32. Food Labels

• Nutrient claims
• Health claims
• Structure-function claims

33. Food Labels: Future lab

Some terms:
free
good source of...
healthy
high
less
light (lite)
low
more
organic?
low cal.
fat-free
trans fat
lean
low sodium

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37. A World Tour

38. A World Tour

39. Dietary Guidelines

• Aim for a healthy weight
• Be physically active each day
• Let the pyramid guide be your
guide

40. Dietary Guidelines

• Choose a variety of grains daily
• Choose a variety of fruits and
vegetables daily
• Keep foods safe to eat

41. Dietary Guidelines

• Choose a diet low in:
–Saturated fat
–Cholesterol
• Be moderate in total fat intake

42. Dietary Guidelines

• Choose beverages and foods to
moderate sugar intake
• Choose and prepare foods with
less salt

43. Dietary Guidelines

• Drink alcoholic beverages in
moderation (if at all)
• Eating pleasure