July 14, 2005
Purdue offers MyPyramid, dietary guidelines publications
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Several publications are available from Purdue University for health and nutrition professionals and consumers who wish to better understand new dietary guidelines released by the federal government.
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Through a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Purdue is selling educational materials, including posters, brochures and booklets, associated with MyPyramid, the new food pyramid that was released in April. These materials are available from Purdue Extension at prices substantially less than those at the Government Printing Office.
Purdue also is selling the 70-page book "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005" at a discount.
The dietary guidelines book is published jointly by USDA and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This scientific report forms the basis for all federal nutrition programs, such as the school lunch program and WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The report also is the foundation for MyPyramid, an interactive program that provides customized nutritional and physical activity advice based on a person's age, sex and physical condition.
The dietary guidelines are updated every five years to reflect changes in research-based nutrition studies, said William Evers, professor of foods and nutrition and a Purdue Extension nutrition specialist.
"One of the underlying features that's new to this report is that there's no separation between nutrition and physical activity," Evers said. "The report takes into account that we are living more sedentary lifestyles, and so it takes a closer look at calorie levels."
Connie Weaver, Purdue professor of foods and nutrition and a member of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, said the new guidelines provide more specific and quantitative information about physical activity and selecting foods compared to previous sets of guidelines.
"The 2005 guidelines emphasize making calories count and living within one's calorie budget to maintain a healthy weight," she said.
To purchase "MyPyramid" materials or "Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005," call 888-EXT-INFO, visit the Purdue Extension Education Store Web site or send e-mail to media.order@purdue.edu.
"Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005" is available for $6 per copy or in packages of 10 for $35. The product code is HG-232A for single copies or HG-232 for 10-packs. A related 12-page consumer brochure about the dietary guidelines, called "Finding Your Way to a Healthier You," is available in packages of 100 for $34. The product code is HG-232-CP.
The following MyPyramid materials also are available:
• MyPyramid Poster - This large poster explains the basics about eating healthy and being physically active that are embodied in MyPyramid. A package of 25 (product code CNPP-14) costs $15; single copies (product code CNPP-14A) are $2 each. The poster measures 25.5 inches by 33 inches and comes folded to 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
• MyPyramid MiniPoster - This two-sided handout explains the basics of MyPyramid. It is sold only in packages of 100 (product code CNPP-15) for $10. It measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
• Anatomy of MyPyramid - This one-sided handout describes how the symbol can be used to teach MyPyramid's key concepts. It is sold only in packages of 25 (product code CNPP-16) for $6. It measures 8.5 inches by 11 inches.
Writer: Jennifer Cutraro, (765) 496-2050, jcutraro@purdue.edu
Sources: William Evers, (765) 494-8546, eversb@purdue.edu
Connie Weaver, (765)494-8231, weavercm@purdue.edu
Ag Communications: (765) 494-2722;
Beth Forbes, forbes@purdue.edu
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PHOTO CAPTION:
The MyPyramid poster is among new educational materials available that helps explain the basics of the new food pyramid that was released in April. Purdue has the materials for sale, which includes posters, brochures and booklets.
A publication-quality photo is available at https://www.purdue.edu/uns/images/+2005/pyramid-poster.jpg
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