Five Food Groups

• Grain group
– Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta
– One-half of servings should be whole grains
– Dietary fiber, B Vitamins, Iron, Magnesium
• Vegetable group
– Provides carbohydrates, proteins, fiber, and variety of
vitamins and minerals
• Include dark green vegetables, red and orange vegetables,
legumes, starchy vegetables, and others such as onions,
cabbage, and summer squash

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Five Food Groups

• Fruit group
– Provides vitamins A and C, potassium,
magnesium, carbohydrates, and fiber
• Dairy group
– Excellent source of calcium, phosphorus, and
magnesium
– Fat-free or low-fat products are preferred for
best health
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Five Food Groups

• Protein group
– Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans and peas, eggs,
soybeans, lentils, nuts, and seeds
• Fats, oils, and sweets group
– Not listed on new MyPlate
Recommendations for Physical Activity

Physical Activity Guidelines

– Adults
• 150 minutes/wk: Moderate intensity
• 75 minutes/wk: vigorous intensity
• Muscle strengthening
– Children
• 1 hour or more pf physical
activity/day.
– Older Adults
• Improve balance
• Assess appropriate level
Healthy Eating Pattern Limits

1. Consume less than 10% of calories per day

from added sugars
• Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, type
2 diabetes, and some types of cancer.
2. Consume less than 10% of calories per day
from saturated fats.
• Reduces blood levels of total cholesterol and
low-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
Healthy Eating Pattern Limits

3. Consume les than 2,300mg of sodium per

day.
• Adults with prehypertension and hypertension would
benefit from lowering to 1,500mg per day.
4. Consume alcohol in moderation