1. FOOD PYRAMID

2. THE FOOD GROUPS
Meat, Fish, Egg, Nut Group
Milk Yogurt, Cheese, (dairy) Group
Bread, Rice, Cereal Group
Fruit Group
Vegetable Group
A BALANCED DIET: contains the proper amounts of calories, nutrients & fibers

3. Things to Remember when Selecting Food
Eat a variety of foods
Choose a colorful diet
Low fat
High fiber
Whole grains
Lots of veggies
Be willing to try new or different things!

4. PICK A COLORFUL DIET RED – contains lycopene
Prevents DNA damage, reduces cancer risks
Best sources – tomato sauce, tomato juice or soup, whole raw tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermellon
RED/PURPLE – contains anthocyanins
antioxidants - inhibits blood clot formation
Best sources –blueberries, grapes, grape juice, prunes, cranberries, blackberries, strawberries and red apples – with skin
ORANGE – contains alpha and beta carotene
Reduce risk for some cancers
Best sources – carrots, mangoes, apricots, cantaloupes, pumpkins, acorn or winter squash and sweet potatoes

5. PICK A COLORFUL DIET
ORANGE/YELLOW – contains vitamin C
Provides antioxidants
Best sources – oranges, orange juice, tangerines, peaches, papayas, lemons and nectarines
YELLOW/GREEN – contains lutein & zeaxanthin
Helps prevent cataracts and macular degeneration
Best sources – collard, mustard or turnip greens, spinach, yellow corn, green peas, avocados and honeydew melons.

6. PICK A COLORFUL DIET
GREEN – contains indoles, sulforaphane & isothiocyanate
compounds that stimulate cancer deactivating enzymes
Best sources – broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, bok choi and kale
WHITE/GREEN – contains allicin
Helps prevent tumor formation in stomach and colon
Best sources - garlic, onions, celery, pears, endive and chives

7. THE OLD 4 FOOD GROUPS 1950’s SERVINGS
BREADS & CEREALS – Bran, Pasta & Rice
DAIRY – Yogurt, Milk - Non-Fat & White Cheese
2 MEAT – Poultry, Fish, Legumes & Beef
*(Each serving is 3 ounces)
4 FRUITS & VEGETABLES

8. WHAT WERE THE PROPOSED FOOD GROUPS?
THE NEW 4 FOOD GROUPS
WHAT WERE THE PROPOSED FOOD GROUPS?
GRAINS – Bread, Pasta, Hot or Cold Cereal
LEGUMES – Beans, Peas, Lentils, Soy Milk, Tofu
FRUITS – Citrus Fruits, Melons & Strawberries
VEGETABLES – Broccoli, Collards, Mustard, Kale, Turnip Greens, Carrots, Winter Squash, Sweet Potatoes & Pumpkin

9. 1992 Food Pyramid

11. 2005 FOOD PYRAMID