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Diabetes Prevention : Diabetes Prevention GE Energy’s 4 Key Nutrition Messages Month 2; Class 1


Deal Yourself a Winning Hand . . . : Deal Yourself a Winning Hand . . .


Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day : Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day


5 A Day for Better HealthEating Fruits and Vegetables Is an Easy Way to Prevent Many Diseases : 5 A Day for Better Health Eating Fruits and Vegetables Is an Easy Way to Prevent Many Diseases Prevent and reduce high blood pressure Part of a plan to prevent diabetes Reduce LDL 'bad' cholesterol Fundamental part of the Mediterranean diet Recommended by the national cancer institute


The More Variety, the Better. Aim for Dark-green, Deep-yellow and Red Vegetables. : The More Variety, the Better. Aim for Dark-green, Deep-yellow and Red Vegetables. Spinach, kale, brussels sprouts, broccoli, asparagus, sweet potatoes, red peppers, squash, beets, carrots, tomatoes, cauliflower, onions, and garlic


Fruit….The Sweet Treat! : Fruit….The Sweet Treat! The more variety, the better! Aim for deep colored fruits. Full of essential vitamins, minerals and fibers.


Beans Count : Beans Count High in fiber Heart healthy


Slide8 : Tips on Getting Your 5 A Day 1 medium sized piece of fruit ¾ cup (6 oz.) of 100% fruit or vegetable juice ½ cup of raw or cooked vegetable or fruit 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables (dark green varieties) ½ cup of cooked dry peas or beans ¼ cup of dried fruit


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Portion DistortionSize Does Matter : Portion Distortion Size Does Matter


Before we look at what has happened to portion size…. : Before we look at what has happened to portion size…. Let’s look at what has happened to the size of the average American.


Obesity Trends in the US1985 : Obesity Trends in the US 1985 Source: Mokdad A H, et al. J Am Med Assoc 1999;282:16, 2001;286:10.


Obesity Trends in the US 1986 : Obesity Trends in the US 1986


Obesity Trends in the US1987 : Obesity Trends in the US 1987


Obesity Trends in the US 1988 : Obesity Trends in the US 1988


Obesity Trends in the US1989 : Obesity Trends in the US 1989


Obesity Trends in the US1990 : Obesity Trends in the US 1990


Obesity Trends in the US1991 : Obesity Trends in the US 1991


Obesity Trends in the US1992 : Obesity Trends in the US 1992


Obesity Trends in the US1993 : Obesity Trends in the US 1993


Obesity Trends in the US1994 : Obesity Trends in the US 1994


Obesity Trends in the US1995 : Obesity Trends in the US 1995


Obesity Trends in the US1996 : Obesity Trends in the US 1996


Obesity Trends in the US1997 : Obesity Trends in the US 1997


Obesity Trends in the US1998 : Obesity Trends in the US 1998


Obesity Trends in the US1999 : Obesity Trends in the US 1999


Obesity Trends in the US2000 : Obesity Trends in the US 2000


Obesity Trends in the US2001 : Obesity Trends in the US 2001


Obesity Trends in the US2002 : (*BMI 30, or ~ 30 lbs overweight for 5’4' person) Obesity Trends in the US 2002


Twenty Years of Change : Twenty Years of Change A bagel 20 years ago was 3 inches in diameter and had 140 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's bagel? Answer: 350 calorie


Twenty Years of Change : Twenty Years of Change A portion of spaghetti and meatballs 20 years ago had 500 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's portion of spaghetti and meatballs? Answer: 1,025 calories


Twenty Years of Change : Twenty Years of Change A cheeseburger 20 years ago had 333 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's cheeseburger? Answer: 590 calories


Growing Portions : Growing Portions A 6.5-ounce portion of soda had 85 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's portion? Answer: 250 calories


Twenty Years of Change : Twenty Years of Change The 2.4 ounce serving of fries served 20 years ago had 210 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's portion? Answer: 610 calories


Twenty Years of Change : Twenty Years of Change A turkey sandwich 20 years ago had 320 calories. How many calories do you think are in today's portion? Answer: 820 calories


Portion Distortion : Portion Distortion The USDA recommended serving size for a muffin is 1 ½ ounces which is 115 calories. How many calories are in a muffin typically served today? Answer: 710 calories (6.5 ounces)


Portion Distortion : Portion Distortion The USDA serving size for meat is 2.5 ounces which is 190 calories. How many calories in the average portion served in restaurants? Answer: 615 calories (8.1 ounces)


Would You Like to “Super Size” That? : Would You Like to 'Super Size' That? A cheeseburger, order of fries and soda has 690 calories. Make it a 'double quarter pounder' with cheese and super size your meal. How many calories in this 'bargain'? Answer: 1780 calories


I’ll Just Have a Little Snack : I’ll Just Have a Little Snack How many calories are there in a classic Cinnabon brand cinnamon roll? Answer: 730 calories (A Pecanbon has 1100 calories!) .


Learn the Fat FactsNot All Fats Are Created Equal : Learn the Fat Facts Not All Fats Are Created Equal


Slide41 : Poly Sat Trans Mono Omega 3: Fatty fish 2 times a week Omega 6: controversial, watch the science develop, minimal amount Count grams of Saturated fat. andlt;10 if you have heart disease; andlt;20 g for others Make this the main fat in you diet. Use olive oil, canola andamp; peanut oil for cooking. Check food labels for hydrogenated oils and keep to a minimum. Avoid Fast Foods


Combine Good Nutrition with an Active Lifestyle : Combine Good Nutrition with an Active Lifestyle


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