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Food Pyramid TransformationIn 2005, the United States Department of agriculture introduced the new a
more comprehensive food guide pyramid called “MyPyramid”. MyPyramid focuses on personalized eating plans and provides interactive
tools to help Americans plan their eating habits. The most drastic change is the importance placed on activity, signified by
the stairs to the left of MyPyramid.
GrainsGrains MyPyramid suggests
that the average American have:
At least 4 ounces of whole grain bread, cereal, cracker, pasta, and rice everyday.
Look for “whole” before the grain on your food packages
Whole grains contain the entire grain kernel (bran, germ, and
endosperm). Examples include:
whole-wheat flour bulgur (cracked wheat)
oatmeal whole cornmeal
brown rice
VegetablesMyPyramid
suggests that the average American
have:
At least 3 cups of a variety of vegetables each day
Vegetables can be raw, cooked, canned, or frozen
Eat vegetables of all different colors because they provide different nutrients
FruitsMyPyramid
suggests that the average
American have:
At least 2 cups of fruit each day
Fruit can be fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and in the form of juice
OilsMyPyramid suggests
that the average American have:
2 tablespoons per day
Most oils are high in monounsaturated or polyunsaturated fats, and low in saturated fats. Oils from plant sources (vegetable and nut oils) do not contain any cholesterol.
Limit solid fats like butter and Crisco
MilkMyPyramid
suggests that the average
American have:
3 cups of low-fat/fat-free dairy per day
If you don’t consume milk, then choose lactose-free options to meet your calcium needs
MeatsMyPyramid suggests
that the average American have:
4 to 6 ounces each day
All foods made from meat, poultry, dried beans, eggs, nuts, and seeds are a part of this group.
Choose low-fat or lean meats and try baking, broiling, or grilling the meats