The New Food Guide Pyramid Old Pyramid Vs

The “New” Food Guide Pyramid

Old Pyramid Vs. New Pyramid

Activity • Physical Activity is the key to the New Food Pyramid • The more you are active, the more calories you need. • Also, the more you are active, the more calories you burn. (Weight control) • Determines which of the Food Guide Pyramids you follow. • Stay active every day to prevent obesity

The Food Groups & Serving Sizes

Grain Group Oatmeal (½ cup) 1 oz. eq. Serving Measurement 1 ounce equivalent Key Nutrient(s) Popcorn (3 cups) 1 oz. eq. • Complex Carbohydrates • Fiber Crackers (7 pieces) 1 oz. eq.

Fruit Group Banana (Large) 1 cup Serving Measurement Grapes (50 ct) 1 1/2 cups 1 cup Key Nutrient(s) Orange (Medium) 1/2 cup • Vitamins • Minerals Orange Juice 1/2 cup

Vegetable Group Broccoli ½ cup Serving Measurement 1 cup Corn ½ cup Key Nutrient(s) • Vitamins (esp. Vits A & C) • Minerals Tomato Juice ½ cup

Meat & Bean group Steak (5 oz) 5 oz. eq. Serving Measurement Pork Chop (4 oz) 4 oz. eq. 1 ounce equivalent Key Nutrient(s) Chicken (Sm. Breast) 3 oz. eq. • Protein Cashews (13 ct) 2 oz. eq.

Milk (Dairy) Group Milk (8 fl. oz. ) 1 cup Yogurt (8 fl. oz. ) 1 cup Serving Measurement 1 cup Pudding (1/2 cup) 1/2 cup Key Nutrient(s) • Vitamins (Vit D) • Minerals (Calcium) Cheese (2 slices) 1 cup