Transcript The New Food Guide Pyramid

The New Food Guide
Pyramid
MyPyramid.gov
“One size doesn't fit all.”
• MyPyramid.gov personalizes an eating
plan that fits each individual’s
lifestyle.
Getting Started
• Go to the MyPyramid plan box
Enter your
• Age
• Weight
• Gender
• Height
• Physical activity levels
For Example
15 year old male
180 pounds
6ft
30-60 minutes of physical activity a day
Submit your information
• A food guide pyramid will be
designed just for you.
The Food Groups
• Grains
• Vegetables
• Fruits
• Milk
• Meat and Beans
•The amount that is needed for
each food group will listed.
•Tips are listed to the right of
each food group
•You can click the link to get
helpful hints on getting the
appropriate foods into your
diet.
MyPyramid.gov will also
provide you with your caloric
needs
MyPyramid.gov is a great
resource that can help
you with the following:
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Getting adequate amounts of nutrients
• Physical fitness levels
• Dietary guidelines
• And much more