FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID

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FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID
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Food Guide Pyramid

• The food guide pyramid is an outline of what to
  eat each day in order to have a healthier diet.
• It is based on the information given in the
  Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

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Bread, Cereal, Rice and Pasta

• 6-11 servings a day
• Examples white bread, cornbread, rolls, cereal,
  rice, spaghetti, macaroni, pancakes, waffles,
  grits, bagels, corn flakes.

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Vegetable Group

• 3-5 servings a day
• Examples corn, carrots, broccoli,
• Asparagus, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, lettuce,
  cucumbers, cauliflower.

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Fruit Group

• 2-4 servings a day
• Examples oranges, apples, bananas,
  strawberries, melons, grapes, grapefruit, pears.

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Milk, Yogurt and Cheese Group

• 2-3 servings a day
• Examples whole milk, ice cream, yogurt, cheese,
  ice cream, pudding, buttermilk, evaporated milk,
  skim milk.

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Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry beans, Eggs, and Nuts
Group

• 2-3 servings a day
• Examples beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fish, dry
  beans, eggs, nuts.

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Fats, Oils, and Sweets

• Use sparingly
• Examples candy, chips, gravy, cake, cookies,
  salad dressing, jelly, butter, oil.

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What is a Serving?

• A serving is the amount of food considered a
  portion.
• 1 cup milk
• 2-3 oz. cooked meat
• ½ cup cooked vegetables
• 1 med. Apple
• 1 slice bread

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