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By Christine Kastan Extension Agent Nutrition and Wellness
The food guide pyramid, familiar to most Americans was established in 1993 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The pyramid is seen on many food packages and a variety of other publications.
While the food guide pyramid is a visual illustration of the variety and amount of food needed for good health there is no mention of the importance of physical activity. One exception to this is the newly developed (Spring, 1999) food guide pyramid for preschool age children that depicts children in physical activity around foods in the pyramid.
After people follow the food guide pyramid for food intake and calorie intake the next
. •- i.- r-- „„„ logical step is to figure our how to use those calories in expending energy (physical activity). Calories are used for involuntary bodily functions such as breathing, brain activity, digestion, and, even while we are sleeping.
Calories are also used for voluntary activities such as talking, walking, and running to name a few. Once again to help guide people in determining the level of physical activity that is desirable for good health an activity pyramid was created.
There are a variety of activity pyramids available including one for children, adults, older adults, summer and winter activities. As with the food guide pyramid the activity pyramid is divided up into parts that represent activities we should do everyday and those that we should cut down on.
Depending on the particular pyramid you look at will determine everyday activities to engage in, such as walking the dog, walking with a brother or sister, walking with a friend or walking the grandchild. Another everyday activity suggested at the base of the pyramid is to do household chores, either inside the house or outside in the garden.
Even children can be physically active everyday by picking up their toys and helping around the house. Generally, everyday activities encourage
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