1. NUTRITION What do we know about these 2 pyramids?
Old one-specific servings for everyone-no physical activity incorporated
New one- no serving sizes-activity is emphasized
Handout-Anatomy of mypyramid

3. Shows acitivity-moderation-proportions-personalized
Visit mypyramid.gov to make your own personalized pyramid

4. Grain Group Make half your grains whole
Eat at least 3 oz. of whole grains every day
Cereal -Breads
Pasta -Rice
Crackers
Look for the word whole in front of the word grain on a product -whole wheat

5. Vegetable Group Vary your veggies Dark green veggies:
broccoli, spinach, other dark, leafy greens
Orange vegetables:
carrots and sweet potatoes
Starchy vegetables-potatoes, corn, lima beans
Dry beans and peas
Orange vegetables- carrots, squash, sweet potatoes
Dark green vegetables- spinach, collard greens, broccoli

6. Fruit Group Focus on fruits Variety of fruits
Fresh, frozen, canned, or dried
Limit fruit juices
Variety of fruits- apples, bananas, mangoes, oranges, papayas, grapes, pineapples

7. Dairy Group Get your calcium-rich foods Low-fat or fat-free
milk, yogurt, and other milk products
Alternatives to milk:
lactose free products
fortified foods and beverages
3-A-DAY CAMPAIGN
-not adding milk products, it’s replacing things that aren’t as healthy, like soda, tea, coffee, and snacks.
-choosing yogurt, low-fat cheese, etc. instead will help you become healthier

8. Protein Group Go lean with protein Low-fat or lean meats and poultry
Bake it, broil it, or grill it
Vary with fish, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds

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