Pyramid Power - For Adults

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All foods can fit into a healthy eating pattern if they are eaten in moderate amounts, and balanced by lower-fat or lower-calorie options. The latest food pyramid from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, called MyPyramid, can help you choose a variety of foods for good health.

MyPyramid has six vertical strips, each one representing a different food group. The width of each band suggests how much food a person should choose from each group. Each band gets wider at the base as a reminder to choose items more often from each group that contain little or no solid fats or added sugars. The pyramid also shows a person walking up steps to show that exercise is an important part of health and nutrition.

Since one size doesn’t fit all, different people need a different number of servings from each food group. MyPyramid provides a personalized approach to healthy eating and physical activity to help you achieve a healthier lifestyle.

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