Transcript My Pyramid (Nutrition)

Food Pyramid Transformation
In 2005, the United States Department of agriculture introduced the new a
more comprehensive food guide pyramid called “MyPyramid”.
MyPyramid focuses on personalized eating plans and provides interactive
tools to help Americans plan their eating habits.
The most drastic change is the importance placed on activity, signified by
the stairs to the left of MyPyramid.
Grains
MyPyramid suggests
that the average
American have:
At least 4 ounces of whole
grain bread, cereal, cracker,
pasta, and rice everyday.
Look for “whole” before
the grain on your food
packages
Whole grains contain the entire
grain kernel (bran, germ, and
endosperm). Examples include:
whole-wheat flour
bulgur (cracked wheat)
oatmeal
whole cornmeal
brown rice
Vegetables
MyPyramid
suggests that the
average American
have:
At least 3 cups of a
variety of vegetables
each day
Vegetables can be
raw, cooked, canned,
or frozen
Eat vegetables of all
different colors
because they provide
different nutrients
Fruits
MyPyramid
suggests that
the average
American have:
At least 2 cups of
fruit each day
Fruit can be fresh,
frozen, canned,
dried, and in the
form of juice
Oils
MyPyramid suggests
that the average
American have:
2 tablespoons per day
 Most oils are high in
monounsaturated or
polyunsaturated fats, and
low in saturated fats. Oils
from plant sources
(vegetable and nut oils) do
not contain any cholesterol.
Limit solid fats like butter
and Crisco
Milk
MyPyramid
suggests that
the average
American have:
3 cups of lowfat/fat-free dairy per
day
 If you don’t
consume milk, then
choose lactose-free
options to meet your
calcium needs
Meats
MyPyramid suggests
that the average
American have:
4 to 6 ounces each day
 All foods made from
meat, poultry, dried
beans, eggs, nuts, and
seeds are a part of this
group.
Choose low-fat or lean
meats and try baking,
broiling, or grilling the
meats