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| What is MyPyramid? |
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| MyPyramid: |
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- Is a general guide to daily food choices.
- Promotes healthy nutrition with emphasis on the 5 major food groups.
- Suggests that foods containing fats, oils, and sweets be used sparingly.
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| What forms a "healthy diet?" |
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| A healthy diet includes: |
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- Emphasis on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products;
- Inclusion of lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts; and
- Sparing use of saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars.
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| Is the amount of food you eat important? |
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| The amount of food you eat is important to: |
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- Maintain healthy portion control.
- Have a daily intake of servings from each of the major food groups.
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