In this lesson, we are going to focus on 5 areas where we can help our families live healthy lives. They include…
- Knowing the correct serving sizes to feed you and your family
- Preparing healthy meals
- Making sure your snacks are healthy
- Making sure that mealtime behaviors promote health and wellness for your family
- And keeping physically active as a family
These are all based on MyPyramid. Use MyPyramid as your guide for healthy living. Using the website (http://www.mypyramid.gov), determine how many servings of each food group each member of your family needs. There are useful tips, recommendations, sample menus, and ideas for good nutrition.
Lesson Contents
I. It's a Family Affair: Introduction
II. It's a Family Affair: Facts about Weight
III. It's a Family Affair: Making Healthy Food & Physical Activity Changes
IV. It's a Family Affair: Appropriate Serving Sizes
V. It's a Family Affair: Preparing Healthy Meals
VI. It's a Family Affair: Dining Out
VII. It's a Family Affair: Family Mealtime Behaviors
VIII. It's a Family Affair: Keeping Active
VIII. It's a Family Affair: References
