Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Amy Peterson, MS RD University of NebraskaLincoln Extension apeterson3@unl.edu Alice Henneman, MS RD University of NebraskaLincoln Extension ahenneman1@unl.edu
If you dont take care of your body, where are you going to live?
~Author unknown
Food is to be enjoyed!
It takes about 20 minutes for stomach to tell your brain youre full
20 minutes
11
can of a
regular soft drink
Average calories
David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire, popularized the term Latte Factor to demonstrate the power of saving a few dollars daily by forgoing unnecessary purchases
When you save by forgoing unnecessary food, you also save calories!
Essentials
Extras
No added sugar
Get the most for your calorie salary by eating more nutrient-dense foods
Nutrient-dense foods provide vitamins, minerals, and other beneficial substances while being relatively low in calories, and without solid fats (in or added to the food) and without added sugars, refined starches, or sodium
All vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seafood, eggs, beans and peas, unsalted nuts and seeds, fat-free and low-fat dairy, and lean meats and poultry are nutrient-dense when prepared without solid fats or sugars
138 calories
Baked chicken breast Nutrient-dense
246 calories
100
50 0 Unsweetened applesauce Nutrient-dense
138 calories
246 calories
184 calories
236 calories
For optimum health, scientists say eat a rainbow of colors. Your plate should look like a box of Crayolas.
~Janice M. Horowitz,
TIME, January 12, 2002
Did you know: The vegetable subgroup of beans and peas (legumes) includes ...
all cooked beans and peas, for example: Kidney beans Lentils Chickpeas Pinto beans
The beans and peas (legumes) subgroup does NOT include ...
Green peas
Green beans
B. Protein
C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B
B. Protein
C. Both A and B D. Neither A or B
Whole 165
calories Calories saved
2% 125
calories
1% 100
calories
Fat-free 85
calories
40
65
80
B. Whole milk
C. They are equally nutrient-dense
B. Whole milk
C. They are equally nutrient-dense
Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals and choose the foods with lower numbers Drink water instead of sugary drinks
Nutrition Facts Label doesnt separate added & naturally occurring sugars
Added sugars are sugars and syrups added to foods or beverages during preparation or processing 1 teaspoon sugar = about 4g of added and/or naturally occurring sugar
Other sugars occur naturally in foods like milk, fruit, and some vegetables they arent the added sugars that are the concern
Consume smaller
portions
Substitute water,
unsweetened coffee and tea, and other beverages with few or no calories
Spend your calorie salary wisely to have extra calories after meeting essential nutrient needs.
Theyre like extra money you can spend on things like movies and so on.
Males
Not active
Active
195 - 410
Extra
Total
1800
195 2000 2400
Males
Not active Active
Calories Extra
Total
Can you guess: People ages 2 and older should reduce daily sodium intake to less than
A. 2,300 mg or 1,500 mg, depending on age/other individual characteristics B. 2,300 mg or 3,000 mg, depending on age/other individual characteristics
Can you guess: People ages 2 and older should reduce daily sodium intake to less than
A. 2,300 mg or 1,500 mg, depending on age/other individual characteristics B. 2,300 mg or 3,000 mg, depending on age/other individual characteristics
B. 2,300 mg
C. 3,300 mg
B. 2,300 mg
C. 3,300 mg
A. 30 mg
B. 250 mg
C. 470 mg
A. 30 mg
B. 250 mg
C. 470 mg
Eat fresh foods, frozen veggies Request salt be left off when
eating out
As portion sizes have gotten larger over the years, so have we!
Portion distortion
The following illustrations are representative of comparative sizes. Calories expended by various physical activities are approximations and will vary with age, gender, height/weight, and intensity of the activity.
Several different weights are used as examples in the following slides.
3-inch diameter
6-inch diameter
Blueberry bagel photo courtesy of pengrim at http://flic.kr/p/41qvEZ under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommerical license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/
How long would you have to play basketball to burn 210 more calories?
How long would you have to play basketball to burn 210 more calories?
30 minutes
How long would you have to jog to burn 525 more calories?
How long would you have to jog to burn 525 more calories?
60 minutes*
based on 12 minutes/mile
2.4 ounces
6.9 ounces
How long would you have to walk leisurely to burn 400 more calories?
How long would you have to walk leisurely to burn 400 more calories?
6.5-oz. soda
20-oz. soda
How long would you have to dance to burn 165 more calories?
How long would you have to dance to burn 165 more calories?
30 minutes
How long would you have to lift weights to burn 257 more calories?
How long would you have to lift weights to burn 257 more calories?
Mocha coffee, 16 oz. (with steamed whole milk & mocha syrup)
Large coffee image courtesy of renee_mcgurk (Renee McGurk) at http://flic.kr/p/9agbB4 under a Creative Commons Attribution license: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
How long would you have to backpack to burn 305 more calories?
How long would you have to backpack to burn 305 more calories?
30 minutes
carrying a 10 pound load
1.5 ounces
4 ounces
How long would you have to play volleyball to burn 290 more calories?
How long would you have to play volleyball to burn 290 more calories?
1 hour
game
5 cups
11 cups
How long would you have to swim to burn 360 more calories?
How long would you have to do swim to burn 360 more calories?
30 minutes
at 50 yards a minute!
How long would you have to golf (walking & carrying clubs) to burn 350 more calories?
How long would you have to golf (walking & carrying clubs) to burn 350 more calories?
1 hour
Small cookie photo courtesy of National Cancer Institute / Renee Comet, Photographer
How long would you have to wash the car to burn 220 more calories?
How long would you have to wash the car to burn 220 more calories?
Unfortunately NOT!
Portion sizes: 1 teaspoon & 1 tablespoon 1 teaspoon = the tip of a thumb to the first joint 1 tablespoon = 3 thumb tips
Using a smaller plate, bowl, or glass can help you eat less
129
When possible, know how much youre eating by dishing up a portion of food vs. eating directly from the container
131
Ask for a to-go box and take part of your restaurant meal home (refrigerate within 2 hours)
Recommended minimum levels of physical activity for kids, tweens, and teens: 6-17 years 60 minutes daily of moderate and vigorous activity
Short on time?
Get up and get moving! Even 10 minutes of activity can count!
NOT a solution!
Whenever I feel the need to exercise, I lie down until it goes away.
~ Robert Maynard Hutchins
Raise your hand for each activity that fits your lifestyle 11 ways to get physically active without going to the gym
Ways to increase physical activity Use your exercise bicycle or treadmill while watching TV
151
Choose shoes that promote walking (at least some of the time!)
Quick Quiz
Most important
A final thought
THE END
The greatest wealth is health.
~Virgil
Thank You to the following Peer Reviewers (in alphabetical order). Your time and expertise was greatly appreciated!
Mary Abbott, RD Whitney Ceas, RD, LMNT Karen Erdman, DTR Ann Fenton, MS Susan Hansen, MS Alice Henneman, MS, RD Cathy Merickel, MS, RD, LD Nannette Rankin, RD Natali Shei, MS, RD Karen Siebe, MS, RD, LMNT Kathi Taylor, RD Kayte Tranel, MS, RD Joyce White, RD
Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of NebraskaLincoln cooperating with the Counties and the United States Department of Agriculture.
University of NebraskaLincoln Extension educational programs abide with the nondiscrimination policies of the University of NebraskaLincoln and the United States Department of Agriculture.