The Food Pyramid

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The Food Pyramid
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Bread,Cereal, Rice, Pasta Group

• Located on the bottom or base level
• You need 5 to 11 servings a day

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Vegetable Group

• Located on left side of second level
• These foods come from plants
• Most people need to eat more of these
• Vegetables have vitamins, minerals, and fiber
  that keep you healthy
• Eat 3-5 servings a day

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Fruit Group

• Located on second level on right
• Come from plants
• Have lots of minerals, vitamins, and fiber to
  keep your body strong
• You need 2 to 4 servings a day

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Meat

• Includes chicken, steak, eggs, fish, nuts and
  dried beans.
• You need 2-3 servings a day.
• Gives you protein for energy.

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Fats, Oils, and Sweets

• Includes margarine, food flavorings, chocolate,
  soft drinks, salad dressing.
• This is the food group you should eat the least
  of.
• Lots of calories, but little nutrition.

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Milk, Yogurt, Cheese Group

• Most of these come from animals.
• You need 2-3 servings a day.
• Includes ice cream and pudding.
• Milk provides calcium for strong bones and teeth

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Tips for a Healthy Diet

• Eat a variety of foods to get the energy,
  protein, vitamins, minerals, and fiber you need
  for good health.
• Eat plenty of grains, vegetables, and fruits.
• Keep fats low to keep weight down.
• Stay away from salt.
• No food group is more important than another for
  good health.

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