HPED 2507 Nutrition & Health

Healthful Diets
Characteristics of a Healthful Diet
Adequacy


Moderation

Eating Well with Canadas Food Guide

Rainbow design emphasizes vegetables and fruit
Translates the science of nutrition and health into a healthy eating pattern
Provides guidance on
o quantity of food to eat
o quality of food choices

Quantity
Guidance is given for males and females, ___
years and older:
Recommended # servings to be
eaten/d for each food group based on
____ and ______
A small amount of unsaturated fats is
recommended
for intake of essential fatty acids
Quality
Advice on the quality of food choices is an
essential part of the planning
Bolded statements provide advice on
quality of choices
Statements in regular font provide
actionable tips
Messages on variety and water

A Note on Calories and the Eating Pattern

The Food Guide will meet __________ needs but not necessarily ____________ (kcal)
needs
Calorie needs and food choices _________ among individuals
If more calories are needed, emphasize more food from the food groups to maintain
macronutrient profile.

What is one Food Guide Serving?

A Food Guide Serving is:
A __________________
Not necessarily intended to represent what would be __________ in one sitting

Nutrient Density
Nutrient density: A measure of nutrients provided per _____________ of food.

Portion Sizes
______________________________________________________________________
________
Larger portions increase sales volume and encourage people to eat more
Rising rates of obesity may be in part related to
______________________________________

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Critical Thinking Questions

1. What is the nutrient relationship between foods eaten away from home versus foods eaten
at home?

2. A trend is observed in the nutrient consumption of youth (children & teenagers) whose
families rarely eat together. What do you think that is?

A Healthy Plate is: (draw)