1. The “New” Food Guide Pyramid

2. Out With The Old

3. In With the New

4. What is the difference?
Old Pyramid
Vs.
New Pyramid

5. 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

8. The Food Groups & Serving Sizes

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

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

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

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

13. Milk (Dairy) Group 1 cup 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