What is the food pyramid?
Author: Karen Goeller The Food Pyramid outlines various food groups and food choices that form the foundation of a healthy diet. This is true when the correct serving sizes are used. The Food Pyramid places foods in categories, such as dairy or meat and beans, to help guide you with food choices. According to the Food Pyramid you should try to eat at least the minimum number of servings from the five food groups shown in the Food Pyramid. The Food Pyramid is one way for people to understand how to eat healthy. The Food Pyramid is based on dietary guidelines released by the USDA. Eating a healthy diet is a little easier if you base your choices on the Food Pyramid. The basic principle of the food pyramid is to eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The Food Pyramid calls for eating a variety of foods to get the nutrients you need and at the same time the right amount of calories to maintain healthy weight. It helps people visualize the amount of food in each group that they
It is a guideline for which the average American should follow for a healthy diet. It has changed over the years. It is now called My Pyramid. It now is a new food guide pyramid, which includes for the first time daily exercise. It includes how many servings of each of the five food groups to be consumed in an average day. It recommends 30 minutes five days a week of exercise.
