Food Guide Pyramid

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The Food Guide Pyramid assumes the role of the four basic food groups and is an innovative tool used to help individuals understand their daily nutritional requirements.

1 - Fats, sweets, and oils -- use sparingly

2 - Milk, yogurt, and cheese group -- 2-3 servings daily
1 cup of milk or yogurt
1 1/2 oz cheese
2 cups cottage cheese
2 oz processed cheese

3 - Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts group -- 2-3 servings daily
2 1/2 to 3 oz of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish
1/2 cup cooked dried beans
1 egg or 2 tbsp peanut butter

4 - Vegetable group -- 3-5 servings daily
1/2 cup raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice
1 cup of raw leafy greens

5 - Fruit group -- 2-4 servings daily
1 medium sized or 1/2 large piece of fruit
1/4 cup dried fruit
3/4 cup juice
1/2 cup canned fruit

6 - Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group -- 6-11 servings daily
1 slice of bread
1 oz dry cereal
1/2 cup cooked cereal, pasta, rice

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