The USDA Food Guide Pyramid offers basic recommendations to help you eat sensible portions and well-balanced meals.
Let the Pyramid guide you -by choosing whole grains, a variety of fruits and vegetables, and by limiting sugar and saturated fat.
Some experts advise eating less red meat and refined grains.
The USDA is releasing a revised Pyramid in 2005.
Fats, Oils, & Sweets – Use Sparingly
Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese Group – 2-3 Servings
Vegetable Group – 3-5 Servings
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, & Nuts Group – 2-3 Servings
Fruit Group – 2-4 Servings
Bread, Cereal, Rice, & Pasta Group – 6-11 Servings
