What Is the Food Guide Pyramid and how does It work?
Fortunately, you don’t have to have a Ph.D. in nutrition or memorize lots of food tables to come up with a way to eat reasonably well on a regular basis. The Food Guide Pyramid is an easy guide to see how many servings of each type of food you need to meet your daily needs for all the nutrients. The Food Guide Pyramid was developed by representatives of recognized health and nutrition organizations. It is recommended as a guideline for healthy eating by the American Dietetic Association, the American Medical Association, and the US government, among others. Adaptations of it are used by vegetarian groups, sports organizations and diverse groups around the world. The Pyramid can be adapted to a wide range of individual needs. There are a range of recommended servings within each food group, so that you can consider your own energy needs while still meeting nutrition basics. You will often see pictures of the Food Guide Pyramid on the sides of cereal boxes and other food packages. It can
