What should
you eat?
Think of MyPyramid as a roadmap
to guide you on
the path to a
healthier weight. Learn how much
you
need to eat each day from
the
5 major food groups
with
MyPyramid Plan. (Get your
personal MyPyramid Plan below.)
Enter your age, sex, height,
weight, and activity level
in
the MyPyramid Plan entry box. If
you are not within
your healthy
weight range, the Plan lets you
choose
an option to gradually
move to a healthier weight.
This
option provides 200 to 400
calories less per day
than
average needs for someone like
you to maintain
weight, so you
should gradually lose weight.
Once you’ve entered your
information and picked the
healthier weight option, you
will get a plan with the amounts
to eat from each food group
every day. You can print your
plan as well as a worksheet to
track your daily progress. The
worksheet also lets you set a
food and activity goal for
tomorrow.
Your Plan is not a quick weight
loss program. It’s a way to eat
for health and well being. If
you stick with the Plan over
time, you should gradually move
toward a healthier weight.
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What
are the five MyPyramid food groups?
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MyPyramid is a guide to help you
choose foods to meet your
nutrient needs while staying
within your calorie limits. The
MyPyramid food groups are:
For
good health, eat a variety of
foods from each food group every
day. To learn more about each
food group, go to
Inside the Pyramid where you
will find:
• Which foods are in the group
• Health benefits
• How much you need
• How foods count
• Tips and resources
Last Modified:
March 13, 2009 12:59 PM
