FOOD PYRAMID

THE FOOD GROUPS Meat, Fish, Egg, Nut Group Milk Yogurt, Cheese, (dairy) Group Bread, Rice, Cereal Group Fruit Group Vegetable Group A BALANCED DIET: contains the proper amounts of calories, nutrients & fibers

Things to Remember when Selecting Food Eat a variety of foods Choose a colorful diet Low fat High fiber Whole grains Lots of veggies Be willing to try new or different things!

PICK A COLORFUL DIET RED – contains lycopene Prevents DNA damage, reduces cancer risks Best sources – tomato sauce, tomato juice or soup, whole raw tomatoes, pink grapefruit, watermellon RED/PURPLE – contains anthocyanins antioxidants - inhibits blood clot formation Best sources –blueberries, grapes, grape juice, prunes, cranberries, blackberries, strawberries and red apples – with skin ORANGE – contains alpha and beta carotene Reduce risk for some cancers Best sources – carrots, mangoes, apricots, cantaloupes, pumpkins, acorn or winter squash and sweet potatoes

PICK A COLORFUL DIET ORANGE/YELLOW – contains vitamin C Provides antioxidants Best sources – oranges, orange juice, tangerines, peaches, papayas, lemons and nectarines YELLOW/GREEN – contains lutein & zeaxanthin Helps prevent cataracts and macular degeneration Best sources – collard, mustard or turnip greens, spinach, yellow corn, green peas, avocados and honeydew melons.

PICK A COLORFUL DIET GREEN – contains indoles, sulforaphane & isothiocyanate compounds that stimulate cancer deactivating enzymes Best sources – broccoli, Brussel sprouts, cabbage, bok choi and kale WHITE/GREEN – contains allicin Helps prevent tumor formation in stomach and colon Best sources - garlic, onions, celery, pears, endive and chives

THE OLD 4 FOOD GROUPS 1950’s SERVINGS BREADS & CEREALS – Bran, Pasta & Rice DAIRY – Yogurt, Milk - Non-Fat & White Cheese 2 MEAT – Poultry, Fish, Legumes & Beef *(Each serving is 3 ounces) 4 FRUITS & VEGETABLES

WHAT WERE THE PROPOSED FOOD GROUPS? THE NEW 4 FOOD GROUPS WHAT WERE THE PROPOSED FOOD GROUPS? GRAINS – Bread, Pasta, Hot or Cold Cereal LEGUMES – Beans, Peas, Lentils, Soy Milk, Tofu FRUITS – Citrus Fruits, Melons & Strawberries VEGETABLES – Broccoli, Collards, Mustard, Kale, Turnip Greens, Carrots, Winter Squash, Sweet Potatoes & Pumpkin

1992 Food Pyramid

2005 FOOD PYRAMID

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