The Food Pyramid :
Can you reach the top ?
MELISSA PEREZ
BLOCK D
F E B R U A RY 1 0 , 2 0 11
answers .
 1. Fruits & Vegetables
 2. Grains
 3. Dairy
 4. Fats & oils
 5. Meats
 Before the new food pyramid came out, there used to
be only 4 food groups. Now it is six.
Grains.
Nutrition
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Include Foods that are made from wheat,
rice, oats, cornmeal, barley or any other
cereal grain
Divided into two subgroups:
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refined grains
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Milled- a process that removes the
bran and germ
Examples:
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White flour
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Germed cornmeal
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White bread
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White rice
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whole grains
Examples:
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Whole wheat flour
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Bulgur (cracked wheat)
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Oatmeal
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whole cornmeal
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brown rice
Health Related Facts
• 6-11 servings each day
• Your body takes the
carbohydrates it needs
from grains and uses it for
energy.
• They keep your blood sugar
and insulin levels from
rising and dropping to fast.
• A diet high in grains help
prevent heart disease.
• MUST contain Folate.
Fruits &
Vegetables
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-5 servings of
vegetables
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- 2-4 servings of fruit
each day
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- important sources
of vitamins A and C
 Decreases the chance of getting
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stroke or heart attack.
They can possibly help prevent
types of cancers.
Helps reduce blood pressure.
Helps you avoid diverticulitis
Each color has a unique way to
protect our eyesight, skin, cells.
2-3 servings each day
Increases the likelihood
of optimal bone density
for both men and
women
Helps protect against
osteoporosis and bone
fractures
Contain major source of
Vitamin A, Vitamin D
and Calcium.
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Vitamin A : builds
eyes, skin tone and
hair.
Vitamin D : helps
absorption of
Calcium
Calcium : builds
healthy bones, teeth,
muscles and nervous
system.
Milk & Dairy
Meats & Poultry
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supply protein, B vitamins, iron, and zinc
2 to 3 servings each day
Includes meats, poultry, fish, nuts
Major source of protein from both animal and plant.
Consumption of too much red meat causes hair loss and has increased
risk of cancer
- Maintains immune system and hormonal balance
- Proteins help growth and development of the body.
Fats and Oils.
Need to get at least 15%
to 30% calories in diet
Consuming some fats
isn’t bad because your
body needs it.
Has no recommended
serving ranges
Saturated fats, trans fats,
raise cholesterol levels in
the blood. . . High risk of
heart disease.
monounsaturated and
polyunsaturated fats are
essential fats a.k.a. the
good fat.
Other facts.
carbohydrates - Needed to supply fuel for cellular respiration.
Help for steady blood sugar, cardiovascular and intestinal health.
proteins -
needed to build, maintain, and repair muscles, organs,
and tissue and help cardiovascular health.
fats
- needed for proper functioning of the nerve and brain cells,
allow absorption of the fat-soluble vitamins A,D,E and K, provide
needed fatty acids and cholesterol for cell membranes.
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