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<!--Learn the value of good nutrition & water, by discussing:
    The Choose My Plate guidelines
    The daily servings for each food group
    The importance of a balanced diet
    The importance of drinking a healthy amount of water (these are requirements #1 and #6 of the Nutrition Honor) 
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{{honor_prerequisite|honor=Nutrition}}  

===Choose My Plate Guidelines=== <!--T:4-->
"Choose My Plate" is the current version of the food pyramid as recommended by the US Department of Agriculture.  The guidelines can be found at http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

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Note that the USDA is required to update these guidelines every five years.  The ''My Plate'' guidelines divides foods into six groups:
*Fruits
*Vegetables
*Grains
*Proteins
*Dairy
*Oils

===Daily Servings=== <!--T:6-->
Because dietary choices are complex (and somewhat politicized), the USDA provides several charts on their web site for the recommended daily amounts.  Total food intake needs to be balanced against physical activity (less activity means less food should be eaten) as well as age and gender.

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We recommend that you visit the USDA's [http://www.choosemyplate.gov/ Choose My Plate] site and look up the charts for the age, gender, and activity levels for the Pathfinders in your unit.  If possible, visit the web site with your Pathfinders present so that you can engage them in a meaningful discussion.

===Balanced Diet=== <!--T:8-->
A balanced diet will give a person all the nutrients needed without providing too many of one type.  The majority of a persons food should be nutrient-dense rather than calorie-dense.  

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!Nutrient-dense!!Calorie-dense
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|Green leafy vegetables || Potatoes & other starchy foods
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|Fruits || Meat & Dairy
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|Broccoli||Candy
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|Brussels sprouts||Ice cream
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|Squash||Cakes & pies
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Consuming more calories than you burn will result in weight gain.  Consuming less calories than you burn will result in weight loss.  When the two are balanced, a person's weight will remain relatively constant.  For optimum health, adjust your weight until it is at a healthy level, and then maintain that weight.

===Water=== <!--T:11-->
Water is an important nutrient, without which life becomes impossible.  It is necessary for the elimination of waste from the body, for cooling the body, for the digestion of food, and many other functions.  Drink plenty of water.  It is difficult to drink more than your body can use.

Note: Teaching this Requirement meets [[../../Guide/Health and Fitness|Health and Fitness]] Requirement 1 for the Guide class.  Before teaching this Requirement to a group of Friends, you should coordinate with the Guide unit's counselor.
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<!--Earn the Red Alert Honor.-->

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{{honor_prerequisite|honor=Red Alert}}

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Note that teaching this honor meets [[../../Guide/Health and Fitness|Health and Fitness]] Requirement 1 for the Guide class.  Before teaching this honor to a group of Friends, you should coordinate with the Guide unit's counselor.

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<!--    Complete the Basic Water Safety OR Beginner Swimming Honor, if not previously earned.-->
{{:Investiture Achievement/Swimming Requirement}}

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<!--Use a fitness app, pedometer, or the Exercise Log to complete 10,000 steps or 30 minutes of exercise, 5 days a week for 6 weeks.:

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