How do you think these changes influenced their nutritional status?
Would you be able to help them conduct a nutrition self-assessment using the tools that you have just learned about, such as the MyPyramid website?
If not prevented, abrupt dietary changes may cause some type of malnutrition and/or lead to development of poor dietary habits that contribute to chronic disease over the long term.
The MyPyramid image and website were developed by the USDA to translate the dietary messages stated within the Dietary Guidelines and Food Guide. Some of the key concepts promoted by the MyPyramid website content are represented by the questions: “Do I consume a variety of foods within each food group?”; “Do I have a proportionate amount of each type of nutrient represented by each food group?”; “Am I consuming too much or too little from a food group?”; and, finally, “Can I make better choices with my diet by choosing nutrient-dense food items within each food group?” A student like Anup could use the MyPyramid website to easily create a personalized food group eating plan, or to compare current intakes to recommendations by completing an online diet record.
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