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EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATION
Family & Consumer Sciences
Healthy People | Healthy Relationships | Healthy Finances
Planning Healthy Meals
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES
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Dietary habits are associated with 4 of the 10 leading causes of death:
• Coronary heart disease• Some types of cancers• Stroke• Type 2 diabetes
-Center for Disease Control, Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity & Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
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Health conditions related to dietary habits cost society an estimated $200 billion each year in medical expenses and lost productivity.
- Medicine & Health, 19-Sep-05
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• Eat Heart-Healthy foods
• Be physically active every day
• Eliminate tobacco products
• Control diabetes, blood pressure and cholesterol
• Follow healthcare professionals’ recommendations
Reduce risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke:
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Why Plan Healthy Meals?
• Healthy meal choices and physical activity make meeting participants more energetic and attentive.
• Healthy employees:– keep health care costs down– are more productive and take fewer sick days– feel better and live longer
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Commit to Choosing Healthy Meals
• Identify healthy eating opportunities.
• Promote healthy choices with co-workers.
• Work with caterers in purchasing healthy foods.
• Provide healthy portion sizes.
• Encourage employees and model healthy food behaviors.
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Use MyPyramid as a Guide
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Fruits and Vegetables
• Fruits– Choose fresh, frozen, and canned
(in natural juices), dried, and 100% fruit juice– Recommended serving: ½ cup portion
• Vegetables– Choose fresh, frozen or canned (no salt added)– Recommended serving = ½ cup portion– Recommended 1 cup portion of fresh salad greens
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Dairy Products
• Skim, 1%, or 2% Milk– Portion size: 8 oz.
• Low Fat or Fat Free Yogurt– Portion size: 4-6 oz.
• Low Fat or Reduced Fat Cheese– Portion size: 1 oz.
• Low Fat or Low Sugar Ice Cream– Portion size: ½ cup
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Meat and Protein Foods
• Choose lean meat, poultry, fish and beans– Lean deli ham, roast beef and turkey – Portion size: 3 oz.– Bean soups such as black bean and minestrone– Portion Size: 1 cup– Baked, broiled, or roasted instead of fried– Choose Au Jus rather than gravy and heavy sauces
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Grain Foods
• Choose whole grain breads, crackers, rice and pasta– Whole wheat bread– Whole grain wraps– Smaller sized muffins and bagels or
have them cut in half– Thin crust and whole wheat pizza
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Beverages
• Choose water
• Low-fat and flavored milk in 8 oz containers
• Diet and low-calorie soft drinks in moderation, choose 8-12 oz instead of 20 oz servings
• Unsweetened ice tea with sweetener options
• 100% fruit juices in single serving containers
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Physical Activity
• If your meeting is longer than 1 hour, plan time for a 10 minute stretch break or incorporate physical activity.
• Give participants some examples of ways they can move their bodies…
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Top 10 Meal Planning Questions
1. Are portion sizes reasonable?
2. Are fruits and vegetables offered?
3. Are low-fat milk and dairy products available?
4. Are low-fat protein foods available?
5. Are whole grain choices available?
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6. Is water offered as a beverage?
7. Are lower-fat, salt and sugar options available?
8. Are choices available for indicated special needs and preferences?
9. Is safe food handling practiced?
10. Are enough breaks offered with opportunities for physical activity?
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Commit to healthy meals at your next meeting!
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Resources:Mypyramid.govExtension Healthy Meeting Team
Developed by:Linnette Goard, M.S., CFCSExtension EducatorOSU Extension, Lorain County
Edited by:Doris Herringshaw, Ed.D.; Marcia Jess, M.Ed.;
Heather Jenkins
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