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Secrets of the Pyramid. (Calories and Nutrients).(how to read the food pyramid)
A new way of thinking about healthful eating uses a shape from the ancient world. A pyramid is widest at its base to support the rest of the structure. You should eat more from the bread, cereal, rice, and pasta group at the base of the food pyramid and less from the food groups above.
Do you remember the kinds of nutrients in foods? They are carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water. Foods in the first two levels of the pyramid contain large amounts of carbohydrates. Foods in the third level contain large amounts of protein. Vitamins and minerals are found in various amounts throughout the first three levels. Fats are mainly found in the top two levels.
What's a Serving?
Look at the food pyramid. The servings listed are to be eaten every day. If you think that's impossible, you need to understand how much a serving is.
Food: 1 serving
Bread: 1 slice
Pasta and grains: 1/2 cup, cooked
- Four servings daily of fruits, veggies can halve women's breast cancer risk.
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- Your Nutritional Needs. (Foods and Fitness).(Brief Article)
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...Small amounts Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts: 2-3 servings daily Milk, yogurt, and cheese: 2-3 servings daily Vegetables: 3-5 servings daily Fruits: 2-4 servings daily Bread cereal, rice, pasta: 6-11 servings...
- Too Much...Too Little. (Foods and Fitness).(Brief Article)
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...Small amounts Meat, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs, and nuts: 2-3 servings daily Milk, yogurt, and cheese: 2-3 servings daily Vegetables: 3-5 servings daily Fruits: 2-4 servings daily Bread, cereal, rice, pasta: 6-11 servings...
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- Staying Healthy 6, a Weekly Reader publication January 1, 1994 700+ words
...Fata, oils, and sweets: Small amounts Bread, cereal, rice, pasta: 6-11 servings daily Vegetables: 3-5 servings daily Fruits: 2-4 servings daily Meat, poultry, fish dry beans, eggs and nuts 2-3 servings daily Milk yogurt...
- Good Food That's -- Good for You.(health)(Brief Article)
- Staying Healthy 1, a Weekly Reader publication January 1, 1994 700+ words
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- Choosing wellness in a land of plenty. (arthritis and nutrition)
- Magazine article from: Arthritis Today Briley, Michael March 1, 1989 700+ words
...of the Basic Four food groups: Four servings daily of fruits and vegetables - including...medium-size fruit or vegetable) Four servings daily of grain products - whole grain, preferably...cup or one slice bread) At least two servings daily of dairy products - milk, preferably...
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