What are the new USDA Dietary Guidelines and Food Pyramids?
• The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2005 is an 84-page PDF document which covers different aspects food groups and food safety. • Finding Your Way to a Healthier You is a colorful 12-page reader-friendly PDF booklet designed to help the average American select a balanced and healthy diet. • USDA Food Pyramid at My Pyramid is an interactive resource to help you determine the daily servings of grains, vegetables, fruits, milk, and meat & beans based on your age, gender, and level of physical activity. For instance, a moderately-active 40-year-old female should average: * Grains: 6 oz * Vegetables: 2.5 cups* Fruits: 2 cups* Milk: 3 cups* Meat & Beans: 5.5 ozThe guide includes tips for selecting foods within that group, snack suggestions, and what to look for on food labels. Additional Resources… Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating Australian Guide to Healthy Eating Mediterranian Eating Guide Vegan Food Pyramid Healing Foods Pyramid: Emphasizes foods known to have healing benefits or