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Food Pyramid |
What is the Food Pyramid? |
The Food Guide Pyramid calls for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need and at the same time the right amount of calories to maintain a healthy weight. The Pyramid also focuses on fat because most American diets are too high in fat, especially saturated fat. |
Fats, Oils, & Sweets |
USE SPARINGLY |
Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group |
2 - 3 servings per day |
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts Group |
2 - 3 servings per day |
Vegetable Group |
3 - 5 servings per day |
Fruit Group |
2 - 4 servings per day |
Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group |
6 - 11 servings per day |