Lesson 1: Food – What's in It for You?
Handout 1

Journal Entry #1

 

 

Name____________________________________

Directions: Record the foods you ate yesterday. Be sure to include beverages consumed.

 

Breakfast

 

 

Lunch

 

 

Dinner

 

 

Snacks

 

 

 

 

 

Directions: After the food pyramid class discussion, complete the following:

Food Tally

How many foods did you eat from the following food categories? If you were "at or above" the recommended quantities from the group, give yourself a plus (+) after the number recorded. If you were below the recommendation, give yourself a minus (-) after the number recorded. Example: fats, oils, and sweets: 6 +

fats, oils and sweets ______________

milk, yogurt and cheese _____________

meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts group ____________

vegetables ____________

fruit group ____________

bread, cereal, rice and pasta __________