LESSON 32 FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID Food group category

Food group – category of foods that contain similar nutrients n Food Guide Pyramid

Fats, oils, sweets – use sparingly n Milk, yogurt, cheese – 2 -3 servings

BREAD, CEREAL, RICE & PASTA GROUP n n 6 -11 servings a day One

VEGETABLE GROUP n n 3 -5 Servings each day. These are low in fat

FRUIT GROUP n n n 2 -4 Servings each day Low in fat, vit.

MILK, YOGURT, CHEESE GROUP n n n 2 -3 Servings each day Good source

MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, DRY BEANS, EGGS & NUTS GROUP n n n 2 -3

FATS, OILS, SWEETS n n n Limit these Provide few vitamins & mineral. High

VEGETARIAN DIETS Diet in which vegetables are foundation and meat, fish & poultry are

Veg. diets excludes animal products which are a source of fat, saturated fats and

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LESSON 32 FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID

Food group – category of foods that contain similar nutrients n Food Guide Pyramid – tells how many servings from each food group are recommended for each day. n Balanced diet includes servings from different food groups, as well as variety within the group n Greatest number from the bottom & least from the top n

Fats, oils, sweets – use sparingly n Milk, yogurt, cheese – 2 -3 servings n Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts – 2 -3 servings n Vegetable – 3 -5 servings n Fruit – 2 -4 servings n Bread, pasta, cereal, rice – 6 -11 servings n

BREAD, CEREAL, RICE & PASTA GROUP n n 6 -11 servings a day One serving: n n n 1 slice of bread 1 ounce of cereal ½ cup cooked cereal, rice or pasta

VEGETABLE GROUP n n 3 -5 Servings each day. These are low in fat and calories One serving: n n n 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables ½ cup cooked or raw vegetables ¾ vegetable juice

FRUIT GROUP n n n 2 -4 Servings each day Low in fat, vit. A & C, potassium, carb. One serving: n n n 1 medium apple ½ cup cooked or canned fruit ¾ 100% fruit juice

MILK, YOGURT, CHEESE GROUP n n n 2 -3 Servings each day Good source of calcium & protein but some are high in fat so choose low fat One serving: n n n 1 cup milk 1 ½ ounce of natural cheese 1 cup yogurt

MEAT, POULTRY, FISH, DRY BEANS, EGGS & NUTS GROUP n n n 2 -3 servings a day Good source of protein, B vit. , iron, zinc 1 serving: n n 2 -3 oz. of cooked lean meat, poultry or fish ½ cup dry beans 1 egg 2 tablespoon peanut butter

FATS, OILS, SWEETS n n n Limit these Provide few vitamins & mineral. High in sugars & fats

VEGETARIAN DIETS Diet in which vegetables are foundation and meat, fish & poultry are restricted or eliminated. n Vegan–excludes foods from animals n Lacto-vegetarian – excludes eggs, meat, fish & poultry n Semi-vegetarian – excludes red meat n

Veg. diets excludes animal products which are a source of fat, saturated fats and cholesterol. n These diets reduce cholesterol, less likely to have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes and certain cancers and easier to maintain a healthy weight n