Introducing … MyPyramid! Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist Bridget Curley, Program Assistant.

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Introducing … MyPyramid! Julie Garden-Robinson, Food and Nutrition Specialist Bridget Curley, Program Assistant

It’s New! ▲ The new MyPyramid 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 to help you make gradual changes.

Visiting MyPyramid.gov ▲ MyPyramid 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. ▲ MyPyramid Tracker – allows you to track your food choices and physical activity. ▲ Compares inputs to recommendations.

MyPyramid 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

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

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 fat- free products. ▲ Choose lactose-free products if lactose intolerant.

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

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

For More Information ▲ Visit to personalize your food pyramid planwww.MyPyramid.gov ▲ Explore and keep track of your daily physical activitywww.mypyramidtracker.gov/ ▲ Visit for nutrition, food safety and health information