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Sree Raji
March 20, 2011
What is the ADA?
World's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals
Committed to improving the nation's health
Provides reliable and evidence-based nutrition information or the public
To fund the future of dietetics through
research and education
AMERICAN DIETETIC
ASSOCIATION
Values and respects diversity
Promotes a diverse membership that reflects cultural, ethnic, gender, racial and religious characteristics of the population it serves
DIVERSITY!
A nutrition education and information campaign celebrated every March
Aim:
To develop healthy eating habits
Increase physical activity
Theme: Eat Right With Color
2011
Green: Produce indicates antioxidant potential and may help promote healthy vision and reduce cancer risks. Examples:
•Avocado, apples, grapes, honeydew, kiwi and lime
•Artichoke, broccoli, asparagus, green beans, green peppers, and leafy greens such as
spinach.
Some Ways To Brighten
Your Plate
•Carrots, yellow pepper, corn and sweet potatoes.
Orange and Deep Yellow: fruits and vegetables contain nutrients that promote healthy vision, boost immune function, and reduce the risk of some cancers. Examples:
•Apricot, mango, cantaloupe, grapefruit, papaya, peach and pineapple
Some Ways To Brighten Your Plate
Purple and Blue: may have antioxidant and anti-aging benefits and may help with memory, urinary tract health and reduced cancer risks.
Examples:
•Blackberries, plums, blueberries, raisins
•Eggplant, purple cabbage, purple-fleshed potato.
Some Ways To Brighten Your Plate
Red: Produce that may help maintain a healthy heart, vision, enhance immune function and may reduce the risk of certain cancers.Examples:
•Cherries, cranberries, pomegranate, grapefruit, grapes and watermelon
•Beets, red onions, red peppers, red potatoes, rhubarb and tomatoes.
Some Ways To Brighten Your Plate
White, Tan and Brown: Contain nutrients that may promote heart health and reduce cancer risks.
Examples:
•Banana, brown pears, dates and white peaches
•Cauliflower, onions, mushrooms, parsnips, turnips, white-fleshed potato and white corn.
Some Ways To Brighten Your Plate
Food For Thought- Trivia Question?
• What nutrient is prevalent in orange colored foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots and mango?
Food For Thought- Trivia Question?
•What nutrient is prevalent in orange colored foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots and mango?
Answer: Vitamin A
Vitamin A helps to maintain eye and skin health, in addition to protecting your immune system.
Food For Thought- Trivia Question?
• Which nutrient helps to
maintain blood glucose (blood
sugar) levels?
Food For Thought- Trivia Question?
• Which nutrient helps to maintain blood glucose (blood sugar) levels?
Answer: Fiber
Eating beans, whole grains, fruits and vegetables is a great way to include fiber in your diet.
Food For Thought- Trivia Question?
• True or False: Fresh blueberries are
healthier than frozen blueberries.
Food For Thought- Trivia Question?
• True or False: Fresh blueberries are healthier than frozen blueberries.
Answer: False
Frozen blueberries are as nutritious as fresh, so long as they are not packed in syrup.
“Weighing In”
The benefits of healthy eating behaviors
The FactsThe Facts
Obesity is a major risk factor for:Heart Disease
Certain Cancers
Type 2 Diabetes
Obesity is defined as a body mass index (BMI) of ≥ 30. Indicator of body fatness & weights that may
lead to health problems
The The FactsFacts
Current U.S. Trends:Obesity rates have soared over the
last 20 years and continue to climb1985: No states had an obesity rate over 14%
2009: Only Colorado and D.C. had obesity rates less than 20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1985
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1986
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data < 10% 1 0%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1987
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1988
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1989
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1990
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1991
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1992
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1993
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1994
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1995
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1996
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1997
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1998
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 1999
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2000
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% ≥20%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2001
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2002
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2003
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2004
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% ≥25%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2005
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2006
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2007
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–1 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2008
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Obesity Trends* Among U.S. AdultsBRFSS, 2009
(*BMI ≥30, or ~ 30 lbs. overweight for 5’ 4” person)
No Data <10% 10%–14% 15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
WHAT CAN I DO?Small change can add up to big savings…
Top TipsTop Tips
1.Portion Control
2.Reduce salt, sugar and fat intake
3.Eat right with color
4.Get moving!
What We Do
Serve the public through the
promotion of optimal nutrition,
health, and well-being.
Need Help? A Registered Dietitian can help with:
Managing chronic conditions: diabetes, digestive problems or high blood pressure.
Pregnancy and post-partum nutrition
Weight loss/weight management
Healthy eating guidelines
Nutrition for athletes
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Eat Healthy, Stay Healthy.
“Prevention, The Way to a Healthier You”...
