The Daily Food Guide Pyramid

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The Daily Food Guide Pyramid

• Daily Nutritional Requirements

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Food Groups of the Pyramid
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Serving Sizes for the Pyramid

• Breads 6 to 11 Servings
• Vegetables 3 to 5 Servings
• Fruits 2 to 4 Servings
• Meats 2 to 3 Servings
• Dairy 2 to 3 Servings
• Fats Use Sparingly

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Examples of Servings

• 1 slice of bread
• 1 bagel
• 1 cup leafy veggies
• ½ cup cooked veggies
• 1 apple
• ½ banana
• 1 cup milk
• 2 slices cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. peanut butter

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Dietary Recommendations
Be sure to eat at least the lowest number of
servings from the five major food groups for the
vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and protein
they provide. Just try to pick the lowest fat
choices from the food groups. USE the fats,
oils, and sweets group SPARINGLY.
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Dietary Guidelines

• Aim for fitness
• Build a healthy base
• Choose sensibly  

. . . For Good Health
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Pam Lusk

• January 31, 2004