1. AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FOOD PYRAMID For 4 th Graders Linnea Vong LRC 320

2. Did You Know?  That most of us don’t get enough nutrients from our diets?  We need to limit the consumption of saturated and trans fats commonly found in foods like burgers, french fries, and other oily foods.  To keep our bodies working at their optimum levels, we need to eat well-balanced diets that consist of foods from the five food groups: grains, vegetables, fruits, meats and beans, and dairy.

3. Grains  Need 5-6 ounces a day  What counts as 1 ounce?  1 slice of bread  1 cup cold cereal  ½ cup cooked rice or pasta

4. Vegetables  Need 2-2 ½ cups of vegetables a day

5. Fruits  Need 1 ½ cups of fruit a day

6. Meats and Beans  Need 5 ounces a day  What counts as 1 ounce:  1 ounce meat  ¼ cup cooked beans  1 egg

7. Dairy Products  Need 3 cups a day  What counts as 1 cup?  1 cup of milk  1 cup of yogurt  1/3 cup shredded cheese