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What is the importance of the food
pyramid?
Essential Question
Food Guide Pyramid
Samantha Randle
Different levels of the food
pyramid
 Daily allowance
 Healthy eating
 Tips
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Overview
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Grains
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◦ Examples include oatmeal, brown
rice, and white bread
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Vegetables
◦ Examples include milk, cheese,
and yogurt
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◦ Examples include corn, broccoli,
and carrots
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Fruits
◦ Examples include apples,
bananas, and strawberries
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Dairy
Oils
◦ Examples include, canola oil, corn
oil, and nuts
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Physical Activity
◦ Examples include walking,
dancing, and riding a bike
Meats and Beans
◦ Examples include beef, pork, and
kidney beans
Levels of Food Pyramid
Although the daily allowances differ among age, sex, and
physical activity, these are the general amounts:
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Grains
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◦ 3 to 5 ounce equivalents
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Vegetables
◦ 2 cups
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◦ 1 to 1 ½ cups
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Fruits
Oils
◦ 3 to 4 teaspoons
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◦ 1 to 1 ½ cups
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Dairy
Meats and Beans
◦ 2 to 4 ounce equivalents
Daily Allowances
Physical Activity
◦ 30 minutes a day at the minimum
60 minutes a day will prevent
weight gain
Eating a variety of foods
 Add water into your meals
 Smaller portions
 Listen to your body
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Healthy Eating
Eating Out:
Cut back on salt and sodium
 Be a healthy role model for
children
 Choose a variety of colorful
vegetables
 Focus on fruits
 Cut back on sweet treats
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Tips
Whole wheat bread with
sandwiches
 Choose small or medium
portions
 Share with a friend
 Order an appetizer instead
of an entrée
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Here’s a helpful link where children are allowed to
play a game to see how much food it takes to
fuel one’s body.
◦ http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/kids_game.html
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