The Food Pyramid

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The Food Pyramid

• By Michele LHuillier

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Introduction

• The Food Pyramid is made up of 6 parts which are
• Breads and Pastas
• Fruits
• Vegetables
• Meat and Poultry
• Dairy Products
• Sweets and Fats

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The Food Pyramid
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Dietary Guidelines

• Eat a variety of foods
• Balance the food you eat with physical activity
• Choose a diet with plenty of grain products,
  vegetables and fruits
• Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and
  cholesterol
• Choose a diet moderate in sugars
• Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium

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Levels on the Pyramid

• Lowest level contains breads, cereals, rice and
  pasta. All of these are foods from grains.
• Level with fruits and vegetables which comes
  mostly from plants. These give us vitamins,
  minerals, and fiber.
• Level with dairy and meat comes mostly from
  animals. They are for protein, calcium, iron,
  and zinc.

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Breads and Pastas

• 6-11 Servings
• Examples could be
• -1 slice of bread
• -1 cup of cereal
• -1/2 cup rice or pasta

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Fruits

• 2-4 Servings
• Examples could be
• -1 medium banana, apple or orange
• -1/2 cup cooked or canned fruit
• -3/4 cup fruit juice

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Vegetables

• 3-5 Servings
• Examples could be
• -1 cup raw leafy vegs.
• -1/2 cup vegs. Cooked or raw
• -3/4 cup veg. juice

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Dairy

• 2-3 Servings
• Examples could be
• -1 cup of milk or yogurt
• -1.5 oz. of natural cheese
• -2 oz. or processed cheese

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Meat and Poultry

• 2-3 Servings
• Examples could be
• -2-3 oz. of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish
• -1/2 cup of cooked dry beans
• -2 tablespoons of peanut butter

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Sweets and Fats

• Eat very little of these
• Examples would be
• -Candy Bars
• -Cookies
• -Cakes

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Fun Food Pyramid Game

• Play Game

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Test your knowledge

• Food Pyramid Quiz
• Answers to Food Pyramid Quiz

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Resources

• http//198.102.218.57/dietaryguidelines/dga2000/do
  cument/build.htmpyramid
• http//kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/food/pyrami
  d.html
• http//www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/food/food-pyram
  id/main.htm