The Food Pyramid, developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), is an excellent tool to help you make healthy food choices. The food pyramid can help you choose from a variety of foods so you get the nutrients you need, and the suggested serving sizes can help you control the amount of calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sugar or sodium in your diet.
Key concept:
- use the food pyramid to guide your choices
- choose lowfat dairy and lean meat
- limit saturated fat to 10% of your calories
- base fat intake on calorie needs
Fats and sweets: Eat Sparingly Dairy: Get your calcium Veggie & fruits: Good source of vitamins What is serving and portion? |  |  |  | Protein: Meat with less fat Grains, pasta, & cereals: Good source of energy |
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