Whats a Food Guide Pyramid Serving?
The Food Guide Pyramid serving is a unit of measure used to describe the total amount of foods recommended daily from each of the food groups. Criteria for selecting the serving sizes are identified in the box. Larger portions count as more than one serving; smaller portions count as partial servings. The Pyramid shows a range of servings for each of the five major food groups. The number of servings an individual requires depends on how many calories he or she needs. For example, the Pyramid suggests 6 to 11 servings of grain products each day. An individual consuming 1600 calories would eat 6 servings of grains while an individual consuming 2800 calories would need 11 servings of grains. Additional information on what counts as one food guide serving unit and the suggested number of servings for various calorie levels is reported in The Food Guide Pyramid.
