Food Pyramid Lesson

 

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How can the foods you enjoy eating fit into the food pyramid?

1. Go to http://www.mypyramid.gov

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2. Once the page comes up, go to the middle of the page.  You’ll see a heading called “Spotlights.”  Click on the option called “Inside the Pyramid.”  Look at the example below to help you find this link.

 

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3. Now you will see a picture of the food pyramid.  Click on each section of the pyramid one at a time.  Use the information you find there to fill out the rest of this sheet.

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Physical Activity

Pyramid Recommendations

Your Choices

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Grains

Pyramid Recommendations

Your Choices

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Vegetables

Pyramid Recommendations

Your Choices

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Fruits

Pyramid Recommendations

Your Choices

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Oils

Pyramid Recommendations

Your Choices

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Milk

Pyramid Recommendations

Your Choices

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Meat & Beans

Pyramid Recommendations

Your Choices

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