Where Do Your Favorite Foods Fit?

Dietary Guidelines For Americans
Putting the Guidelines into Practice

"I like pizza a lot. What food group is it in?"

"If I try to follow the Pyramid, does that mean no more fast food?"

"When it says '6 to 11 servings' of grains, how many should I eat?"

Have you ever looked at the Food Guide Pyramid and asked questions like these? If so, this brochure is for you. It will show you how to follow the Pyramid and fit the foods you like to eat-such as pizza, fast foods, and mixed dishes-into a healthy way to eat. It will also help you personalize the Pyramid for your own needs.

Why is following the Pyramid a good idea?

The Food Guide Pyramid (figure 1) is a good starting point for your food choices. Choosing foods according to the Pyramid can help you get all the nutrients and other things, such as fiber, that you need for health. No single food or food group supplies all the nutrients in the amounts you need-so choose the recommended number of servings from each Pyramid food group.
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