1. Sizing Up Portions with MyPyramid’s Guidelines Adapted by Mary Meck Higgins, Ph.D., R.D., L.D., CDE, Kansas State University Human Nutrition Associate Professor and K-State Research & Extension nutrition specialist, from slideshows by: Alice Henneman, University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service Educator; and T he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Obesity Education Initiative. 2005.
2. Larger portions can add extra calories , which can add unwanted body weight unless you add physical activity. Maintaining Weight is a Balancing Act: Calories In = Calories Out 100 extra calories per day 10 pounds of weight gained per year
3. Standard food portions have increased over the last 20 years. Let’s look at 10 examples. The following slides marked by are adapted from “Portion Distortion” by the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute at http://hin.nhlbi.nih.gov/portion
4. BAGEL 140 calories 3-inch diameter Calorie Difference: 210 calories 350 calories 6-inch diameter 20 Years Ago Today 20 Years Ago Today
5. Raking leaves for 50 minutes burns approximately 210 calories * *Based on 130-pound person Increased bagel size: 210 more calories
6. MUFFIN 20 Years Ago Today Calorie difference: 290 calories 500 calories 4 ounces 210 calories 1.5 ounces
7. Vacuuming for 1 hour and 30 minutes burns approximately 290 calories * *Based on 130-pound person Increased muffin size: 290 more calories
8. POPCORN 20 Years Ago Today 270 calories 5 cups 630 calories 11 cups Calorie difference: 360 calories
9. Doing water aerobics for 1 hour and 15 minutes burns approximately 360 calories * *Based on 160-pound person Increased popcorn size: 360 more calories
10. FRENCH FRIES 610 calories 6.9 ounces Calorie difference: 400 calories 20 Years Ago Today 210 calories 2.4 ounces
11. Walking leisurely for 1 hour and 10 minutes burns approximately 400 calories * *Based on 160-pound person Increased French fries size: 400 more calories
12. SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS Calorie difference: 525 calories 1,025 calories (2 cups spaghetti with sauce and 3 large meatballs) 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories (1 cup spaghetti with sauce and 3 small meatballs)
13. Housecleaning for 2 hours and 35 minutes burns approximately 525 calories * *Based on 130-pound person Increased spaghetti and meat ball size: 525 more calories
14. PEPPERONI PIZZA 20 Years Ago Today 500 calories 850 calories Calorie difference: 350 calories
15. Playing golf (while walking and carrying your clubs) for 1 hour burns approximately 350 calories * *Based on 160-pound person Increased pepperoni pizza size: 350 more calories
17. Lifting weights for 1 hour and 30 minutes burns approximately 257 calories * *Based on 130-pound person Increased cheeseburger size: 257 more calories
18. SOFT DRINK Calorie difference: 165 calories 250 calories 20 ounces 85 calories 6.5 ounces 20 Years Ago Today
19. Working in the garden 35 minutes burns approximately 165 calories * * Based on 160-pound person Increased soda size: 165 more calories
20. COFFEE 20 Years Ago Coffee (with whole milk and sugar ) Today Mocha Coffee (with steamed whole milk and mocha syrup) 45 calories 8 ounces 350 calories 16 ounces Calorie difference: 305 calories
21. Walking 1 hour and 20 minutes burns approximately 305 calories * *Based on 130-pound person Increased coffee size: 305 more calories
22. CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE 20 Years Ago Today 55 calories (1 1/2 inch diameter) 275 calories (3 1/2 inch diameter) Calorie difference: 220 calories
23. Washing the car 1 hour and 15 minutes burns approximately 220 calories * *Based on 130-pound person Increased chocolate chip cookie size: 220 more calories
25. Learn how much and what to eat for YOUR calorie level at www.MyPyramid.gov Submit age, sex and activity level for a personalized MyPyramid Check here for more information on food groups & related topics
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32. A MyPyramid “Serving” is Usually Less Than a Typical Helping Source: www.fns.usda.gov/tn/tnrockyrun/whatsa.htm 2 cups leafy greens salad 1 cup leafy greens salad 1 to 2 cups cooked red chili beans 1/2 cup cooked red chili beans Large order (3/4 to 1 cup) fries Small order (1/2 cup) French fries 1/4 chicken 1 chicken leg and thigh 1 bagel or 1 hamburger bun 1/2 bagel or 1/2 hamburger bun 1 cup rice or pasta 1/2 cup rice or pasta TYPICAL HELPING in the U.S. FOOD GUIDE MyPyramid SERVING
33. Keep an “eye” on your food portion sizes. Avoid portion distortion! Sizing Up Portions – What Can a Person Do?
35. Larger portions can add extra calories , which can add unwanted body weight Remember: Maintaining Weight is a Balancing Act: Calories In = Calories Out 100 extra calories per day 10 pounds of weight gained per year
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37. Sizing Up Portions with MyPyramid’s Guidelines What Questions Do You Have?
