Introducing My Pyramid Ann Arbor Skyline Health Medicine

Introducing … My. Pyramid! Ann Arbor Skyline Health & Medicine

It’s New! ▲The new My. Pyramid was designed to help you make healthy eating choices.

What’s Different? ▲Made of colorful, vertical bands of differing sizes. ▲Represent the different food groups needed. ▲Orange = Grains ▲Green = Vegetables ▲Red = Fruits ▲Yellow = Oils ▲Blue = Dairy ▲Purple = Meat and Beans

▲The figure climbing the “steps” emphasizes the importance of regular physical activity. ▲Recommended amounts of food are in cups and ounces instead of “servings. ” ▲The pyramid is now individualized. ▲Information is on the Web site at www. mypyramid. gov to help you make gradual changes.

Visiting My. Pyramid. gov ▲My. Pyramid Plan – shows amounts and kinds of food to eat each day ▲Personalized when you enter age, gender and physical activity level. ▲Inside the Pyramid – detailed information about each food group, discretionary calories and physical activity ▲Includes photo gallery and portion sizes of foods for easy identification

▲Tips and Resources – ideas to help you work towards a healthier lifestyle. ▲Includes ideas on how to eat more whole grains, fruits, etc. ▲My. Pyramid Tracker – allows you to track your food choices and physical activity. ▲Compares inputs to recommendations.

My. Pyramid Messages Make Half Your Grains Whole ▲Eat at least 3 ounces of whole grain foods everyday!

Vary Your Veggies ▲Eat more: dark vegetables orange vegetables dry beans and peas

Focus on Fruits ▲Choose a variety of fresh, frozen, canned or dried fruits. ▲Go easy on fruit juices.

Know Your Fats ▲Make most of your fat sources from fish, nuts and vegetable oils. ▲Limit solid fats such as butter and shortening

Get Your Calcium-Rich Foods ▲Choose low-fat or fatfree products. ▲Choose lactose-free products if lactose intolerant.

Go Lean with Protein ▲Choose low-fat or lean meats and poultry. ▲Bake, broil and grill! ▲Vary choices adding more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.

Find Your Balance Between Food and Physical Activity ▲Be active at least 30 minutes most days of the week. ▲Children should be active 60 minutes every day or most days a week.

For More Information ▲Visit www. My. Pyramid. gov to personalize your food pyramid plan ▲Explore www. mypyramidtracker. gov/ and keep track of your daily physical activity ▲Visit www. ag. ndsu. nodak. edu/food. htm for nutrition, food safety and health information