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The New Food Guide Pyramid!
What’s the Difference?
Food GroupsThe colors on the new food pyramid represent specific
food types, or groups, whereas the old food
pyramid used pictures and occasionally words.
On the new food pyramid, shorter names
and colors represent the five food groups,
plus oils.
The size of the stripe guides you on
consumption levels.
Grains should be the most plentiful in your diet, while oils should
be the least.
Yellow stands for oils, purple represents beans and meats, red symbolizes fruits,
blue indicates milk, green is for vegetables and orange depicts grains.
Inclusion of OilsThe inclusion of a yellow, thin stripe representing healthy oils on the new
pyramid is a primary difference between the food groups on the old and new food
pyramids.
The 2010 Dietary Guidelines indicate that eating monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats in moderation is important to your heart
and overall health.
Addition of Activity
The new food guide pyramid aims to remind Americans that physical
activity has a direct effect on health and well-being.
The old food pyramid simply displayed food, with no depiction
of a person being physically active.
The new pyramid's focus on activity as well as healthy food choices may help you commit to
30 minutes of daily aerobic exercise.
Grain GroupMake half your grains whole
Eat at least 3 oz. of whole grains
every day
Examples Include:
Cereal, Breads, Crackers, Rice and
Pasta
Vegetable GroupVary your veggies!
Eat more dark green veggies like broccoli,
spinach and other dark, leafy greens
Eat more orange vegetables like
carrots and sweet potatoes
Fruit GroupFocus on fruits!
Eat a variety of fruits
Choose fresh, frozen, canned, or
dried fruitGo easy on fruit juices!
Milk GroupGet your calcium-rich foods!
Go low-fat or fat-free when you choose milk, yogurt, and other milk
products
If you don’t or can’t consume milk, choose
lactose free products or other calcium sources such as fortified foods
and beverages
Meat & Bean GroupGo lean with protein!
Choose low-fat or lean meats and poultry
Bake it, broil it, or grill it
Vary your protein routine choose
more fish, beans, peas, nuts, and seeds
Oil/Fat GroupMake most of your fat sources from fish,
nuts, and vegetable oils.
Limit solid fats like butter, stick margarine, shortening, and lard, as well
as foods that contain these.
Check the Nutrition Facts label to keep saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium
low.Choose food and beverages low in added sugars. Added sugars contribute calories
with few, if any, nutrients.
My Pyramid Anatomy
ACTIVITYActivity is represented by the steps and the person climbing
them, as a reminder of the importance of daily physical
activity
MODERATIONRepresented by the narrowing of
each food group from bottom to top. The wider the base stands for
foods with little or no solid fats or added sugars.
PROPORTIONALITY
Proportionality is shown by the different widths of the food group bands. The widths
suggest how much food a person should choose from each group.
VARIETYVariety is symbolized by the 6 color bands representing the 5 food groups of the Pyramid and oils. This illustrates that foods from all groups are needed each
day for good health
GRADUAL IMPROVEMENTGradual improvement is encouraged
by the slogan. It suggests that individuals can benefit from taking
small steps to improve their diet and lifestyle each day.
Design Your Own Plate According to the Pyramid Guidelines!
Illustrate Your Perfect Plate on the Poster Paper Provided Following your Completed Worksheet!
