The Food PyramidBy: Anna Blanco
What is the Food Pyramid?
O The food pyramid is a diagram showing
the basics of a healthy and balanced diet.
What are the Parts of the Food Pyramid?
O There are 6 parts to the food pyramid.
O Grains
O Vegetables
O Fruits
O Oils
O Dairy
O Meat and Beans
Grains
O 6 ounces dailyHealth Benefits Keeps your heart healthy
Reduces the risk of certain cancers
Help regulate blood sugar levels
Examples of Grains:
o Pasta
o Oatmeal
o Cereal
o Bread
Vegetables
O 2 and a half cups daily
Health Benefits
Provide essential vitamins, minerals and
dietary fibers
They are rich in antioxidants, which help
keep your body healthy
Examples of Vegetables:
Carrots
Peas
Fruits
O 2 cups daily
Health Benefits
Reduce the risk of heart diseases and other diseases
Lowers blood pressure
Reduces risk of certain cancer
Examples of Fruits:
Apple
Banana
Oils
O There isn’t a certain amount of oils that are needed daily, but it just needs to be limited.
O Only certain oils are good for you
O Good Oils:
O Grape seed Oil
O Walnut Oil
O Avocado Oil
O Bad Oils:
O Palm oil
O Cottonseed oil
Dairy
O 3 cups daily
Health Benefits:
Improves bone health
Reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
Examples of dairy:
Milk
Cheese
Yogurt
Meat and Beans
O 5 ½ ounces daily
Health Benefits:
Good source of protein
Good source of iron and vitamins
Examples of Meat & Beans:
Steak
Black Beans
Why is the Food Pyramid Important?
O It is used to teach individuals about a
healthy balanced diet.
O It encourages people of all ages to eat a
healthy and balanced diet
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