1. By: Mr. Morris Nutrition

2. Old to New MyPyramidMyPlate

3. Fruits Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the fruit group Fruits my be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed. How Much is Needed? 1 to 1½ Cups

4. What foods are in the Fruit Group? Apples Bananas Oranges Grapes Peaches

5. Vegetables Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable group. Vegetables can be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed. How Much is Needed? 1½ to 2 Cups?

6. What foods are in the Vegetable Group? Broccoli Lettuce Spinach Corn Carrots Potatoes

7. Proteins All foods made from meat, poultry, seafood, beans and peas, eggs, processed soy products, nuts, and seeds are considered parts of the Protein Group. How Much is Needed? 4 to 5 ounce equivalents

8. What foods are in the Protein Group? Beef Pork Ham Fish Nuts and Seeds

9. Grains Any food made from wheat, rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or another cereal grain is in the Grain Group. Whole GrainRefined Grain - Contain the entire grains kernel - Have been milled, process What you WANT!!! that removes bran from germ - Removes iron, fiber, and vitamins How Much is Needed? 5 Ounce Equivalents

10. What foods are in the Grains Group? Rice Oatmeal Bread Crackers Popcorn

11. Dairy All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of the Dairy Group. Most Dairy choices should be fat-free or low-fat. How Much is Needed? 2½ to 3 Cups

12. What foods are in the Dairy Group? Milk Yogurt Cheese Pudding

13. Conclusion It is important to have a healthy diet, and all of these foods in these food groups are great to maintain great health!