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The Food Guide Pyramid
Smart eating is a part of growing healthy! But one size doesn’t fit all
and that’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created “My
Pyramid” —a plan to remind you to be physically active every day, or
most days, and to make healthy food choices.
My Pyramid includes six food groups, with a suggested number of
servings for each group. The colour stripes in My Pyramid are different
sizes that remind you to choose more foods from the food groups with
the widest stripes. The wider stripes DO NOT mean these foods are
more important or somehow better. It simply means you should eat more
of that type of food each day.
The person climbing the stairs in My Pyramid is to remind you to do
something active every day. Doing something active can be inline
skating, swimming, dancing, or riding your bike—make your activity fun!
You can keep track of your food choices to see how they match up to
the My Pyramid recommendations. The USDA has a worksheet that lets
you write down your food choices and make a goal for tomorrow. [I have
included this page in both this booklet and my site for your convenience]
Remember, you don’t have to change everything overnight. . Start with
one, new good thing and add a new one every day!
What Is a Serving?
A serving is a specific amount of food, like the serving size on a cereal
box. It is not the same as a helping. A helping is how much you actually
put on your plate or pour in your cup. A helping can be larger or smaller
than a Food Guide Pyramid serving. (The serving sizes on food labels
might be different from Food Guide Pyramid servings, too.) You don't
have to measure everything you eat. Just estimate Pyramid servings to
make sure you are getting enough, but not too much. There is a
complete chart to be found in my free e-book Girl Power Guide to
Health (.pdf)
Serving sizes are a type of measuring tool. Knowing what an actual
Pyramid serving is can help you estimate how much you're eating. The
detailed chart found in our Girl Power e-book can help you judge
whether you're getting enough of the different types of foods. It will
answer all your questions...
How Much?
The Food Groups
How Much Is One Serving?
Recommended Servings
Eating Less
Fats, Oils, and Sweets
The Right Combination for Good Health
Some foods satisfy several food groups. You may think of them as one
item, but they contain different ingredients. These types of foods are
called combination foods. Here are some examples of combination foods:
• Tacos
• Pizza
• Cheeseburgers
• Lasagna
• Salad
• Sandwiches
• Stir-fry dishes
• Stews
• Soups
• Gyros
Can you think of any other nutritious "combo" foods?
To figure out the number of servings of each food group you have eaten
in your combination foods:
Many of these foods are often high in fat and calories, but there are
ways to make them more nutritious. Try to think of healthy
substitutions you can make for some combination foods!
• Taco-substitute turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
• Pizza-substitute veggie toppings instead of pepperoni.
• Cheeseburger-try a turkey or veggie burger.
• Lasagna-substitute low-fat cheese instead of regular cheese.
• Salad-Add beans, raw vegetables, or low-fat cottage cheese.
Tips for Healthy Eating
The tips below are really important to eating a balanced diet and
staying healthy.
For recipes kids can make, check out
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/recipes/recipe_links.html
To help measure your eating habits, try keeping track of what you eat
for a week. Use the chart included in your Girl Power e-book, and fill in
how many servings you have each day. For help on what a serving means,
check out "What Is a Serving?"
GRATEFUL THANKS EXTENDED TO www.girlpower.gov for making
available the information which I have utilised to compile this very
brief overview and manual. All LINKS to specific pages in their sites
are included where these pages have been featured in link/affiliate
pages. I have included BODYWISE in this leaflet as it is vitally as
well, as too are drug and substance abuse. Although not featured here
in great detail, all information can be found on my website with links to
the appropriate www.girlpower.com pages, where you will be furnished
with the best and largest variety of vital information….
Smart eating is a part of growing healthy! But one size doesn’t fit all
and that’s why the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created “My
Pyramid” —a plan to remind you to be physically active every day, or
most days, and to make healthy food choices.
My Pyramid includes six food groups, with a suggested number of
servings for each group. The colour stripes in My Pyramid are different
sizes that remind you to choose more foods from the food groups with
the widest stripes. The wider stripes DO NOT mean these foods are
more important or somehow better. It simply means you should eat more
of that type of food each day.
The person climbing the stairs in My Pyramid is to remind you to do
something active every day. Doing something active can be inline
skating, swimming, dancing, or riding your bike—make your activity fun!
You can keep track of your food choices to see how they match up to
the My Pyramid recommendations. The USDA has a worksheet that lets
you write down your food choices and make a goal for tomorrow. [I have
included this page in both this booklet and my site for your convenience]
Remember, you don’t have to change everything overnight. . Start with
one, new good thing and add a new one every day!
What Is a Serving?
A serving is a specific amount of food, like the serving size on a cereal
box. It is not the same as a helping. A helping is how much you actually
put on your plate or pour in your cup. A helping can be larger or smaller
than a Food Guide Pyramid serving. (The serving sizes on food labels
might be different from Food Guide Pyramid servings, too.) You don't
have to measure everything you eat. Just estimate Pyramid servings to
make sure you are getting enough, but not too much. There is a
complete chart to be found in my free e-book Girl Power Guide to
Health (.pdf)
Serving sizes are a type of measuring tool. Knowing what an actual
Pyramid serving is can help you estimate how much you're eating. The
detailed chart found in our Girl Power e-book can help you judge
whether you're getting enough of the different types of foods. It will
answer all your questions...
How Much?
The Food Groups
How Much Is One Serving?
Recommended Servings
Eating Less
Fats, Oils, and Sweets
The Right Combination for Good Health
Some foods satisfy several food groups. You may think of them as one
item, but they contain different ingredients. These types of foods are
called combination foods. Here are some examples of combination foods:
• Tacos
• Pizza
• Cheeseburgers
• Lasagna
• Salad
• Sandwiches
• Stir-fry dishes
• Stews
• Soups
• Gyros
Can you think of any other nutritious "combo" foods?
To figure out the number of servings of each food group you have eaten
in your combination foods:
- List the main food ingredients.
- Estimate how much of each food item you ate, and how many
servings that equals. (See "What Is a Serving?" for help.) - Look at the Food Guide Pyramid to see how much of your daily
food that meal made up.
Many of these foods are often high in fat and calories, but there are
ways to make them more nutritious. Try to think of healthy
substitutions you can make for some combination foods!
• Taco-substitute turkey or chicken instead of ground beef.
• Pizza-substitute veggie toppings instead of pepperoni.
• Cheeseburger-try a turkey or veggie burger.
• Lasagna-substitute low-fat cheese instead of regular cheese.
• Salad-Add beans, raw vegetables, or low-fat cottage cheese.
Tips for Healthy Eating
The tips below are really important to eating a balanced diet and
staying healthy.
- Use the Food Guide Pyramid as your daily guide for eating.
- Eat breakfast.
- Snack smart with food-group snacks from the lower part of the
Food Guide Pyramid. - Allow enough time to eat. It takes time for your brain to get
the message from your stomach that you have had enough. - Choose many foods lower in saturated fat and sugars.
- Enjoy the great flavours of fruits and vegetables; try different
varieties. Experiment and try something you have never had
before. - Try to eat three good meals a day around the same time each day.
For recipes kids can make, check out
http://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/recipes/recipe_links.html
To help measure your eating habits, try keeping track of what you eat
for a week. Use the chart included in your Girl Power e-book, and fill in
how many servings you have each day. For help on what a serving means,
check out "What Is a Serving?"
GRATEFUL THANKS EXTENDED TO www.girlpower.gov for making
available the information which I have utilised to compile this very
brief overview and manual. All LINKS to specific pages in their sites
are included where these pages have been featured in link/affiliate
pages. I have included BODYWISE in this leaflet as it is vitally as
well, as too are drug and substance abuse. Although not featured here
in great detail, all information can be found on my website with links to
the appropriate www.girlpower.com pages, where you will be furnished
with the best and largest variety of vital information….