Transcript An Introduction to the Food Pyramid

AN INTRODUCTION TO
THE FOOD PYRAMID
Linnea Vong
LRC 320
For
th
4
Graders
Did You Know?
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That most of us don’t get enough nutrients from
our diets?
We need to limit the consumption of saturated
and trans fats commonly found in foods like
burgers, french fries, and other oily foods.
To keep our bodies working at their optimum
levels, we need to eat well-balanced diets that
consist of foods from the five food groups:
grains, vegetables, fruits, meats and beans, and
dairy.
Grains
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Need 5-6 ounces a day
What counts as 1 ounce?
1
slice of bread
 1 cup cold cereal
 ½ cup cooked rice or pasta
Vegetables
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Need 2-2 ½ cups of vegetables a day
Fruits
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Need 1 ½ cups of fruit a day
Meats and Beans
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Need 5 ounces a day
What counts as 1 ounce:
1
ounce meat
 ¼ cup cooked beans
 1 egg
Dairy Products
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Need 3 cups a day
What counts as 1 cup?
1
cup of milk
 1 cup of yogurt
 1/3 cup shredded cheese