Teen Health, Course 1

Introduction

Eating well can be a challenge unless you know which foods are right for you.  That’s why the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) came up with the MyPyramid system.  The system divides foods into groups that should be eaten each day.  It also suggests how much of each food you should eat based on things like your age, gender, and how much exercise you get.  On the Web site below you will learn about each of the groups in the pyramid and make your own personal eating plan.

Link to explore: MyPyramid Web site:  http://www.mypyramid.gov/

Directions

• Start at the “MyPyramid” Web site.
• Scroll down and click on the link that says, “Inside the Pyramid” where you’ll read about each section of the pyramid. Next, click and read each of the links on the “Tips and Resources” page.
• When you finish reading, answer the questions below.
• Finally, return to the MyPyramid homepage and fill in the information in the “My Pyramid Plan” box on the right hand side to create your own personal eating plan.

Questions

1			List the six colors in the pyramid and what each stands for.
2			Give some examples of whole grain foods.
3			What are some good ways to avoid eating too much fat?
4			What are the two most important things to remember about exercise?